麻豆果冻传媒影音 (UA) School of Law was once again recognized as one of the top law schools in the U.S., this time in rankings from the Princeton Review.
Akron Law was one of 168 schools included on the , which reflects the school’s commitment to academic excellence and student success.
“I am delighted that Akron Law has been recognized as a best law school by Princeton Review,” said Akron Law Dean Emily Janoski-Haehlen. “The positive attributes mentioned by students and law school professionals in the survey for this ranking are exactly what make Akron Law distinctive. We produce practice-ready graduates, and our graduates pass the bar exam and get jobs. Our career outcomes and low debt at graduation are two of our best attributes. In addition, our curriculum is built and supported by an outstanding faculty that truly cares about the success of the Akron Law family.”
According to its website, the Princeton Review does not have a "Best Overall Academics" ranking list nor does it rank the law schools 1 to 168 on a single list because it believes each of the schools offers outstanding academics. The Princeton Review also believes that hierarchical ranking lists that focus solely on academics offer very little value to students and only add to the stress of applying to law school.
Princeton Review bases its Best Law Schools list on 14 rankings lists, each one rating the top 10 law schools in a particular category with a score from the minimum 60 to the maximum 99. The categories cover topics that the company believes prospective applicants might want to know or would ask during a campus visit, including academics, career prospects, and campus diversity. Eleven of the 14 lists incorporate or are based entirely on student opinions that were collected through school student survey. Three lists, "Toughest to Get Into," "Best for Federal Clerkships," and "Best for State and Local Clerkships," are based entirely on institutional data.
Akron Law received a score of 92 in “Professors Accessible” category, an 89 in “Professors Interesting” category, and an 81 in “Academic Experience.”
Inclusion in the Princeton Review list comes after Akron Law made significant progress in the U.S. News & World Report college rankings, advancing nine spots to secure a ranking of No. 127 among the nation’s Best Law Schools. This marks a steady improvement from No. 136 in 2024 and No. 147 in 2023, and is the largest overall rankings increase of any law school in Ohio.
Akron Law offers a top-rated, innovative and practical education at an affordable price, state-of-the-art facilities, flexible degree options, experiential and hands-on learning opportunities, international connections and positive career outcomes for graduates. The school's trial advocacy program and intellectual property programs are both nationally ranked.
Media contact: Cristine Boyd, cboyd@uakron.edu, 330-972-6476