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WELCOME THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO COLLEGE OF LAW Amber Chuhy, J.D. Saturday, April 4, 2020 WHERE'S THE LAW SCHOOL ON THE UTOLEDO CAMPUS? V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 2 3 Law Center Classrooms Legal Clinics Cubbon

  1. WELCOME THE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO COLLEGE OF LAW Amber Chuhy, J.D. Saturday, April 4, 2020

  2. WHERE'S THE LAW SCHOOL ON THE UTOLEDO CAMPUS? V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 2

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  4. Law Center Classrooms Legal Clinics Cubbon Courtroom LaValley Law Library Forum McQuade Law Auditorium SLK Lounge Patio

  5. TELL ME MORE ABOUT YOUR ACADEMIC PROGRAM. V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 5

  6. COURSE OF STUDY OPTIONS Full-time J.D. – 3 years Part-time J.D. – 4 years / flexible day or evening Two-Year J.D. – only for lawyers trained outside U.S. 3+3 Program – 6 years for bachelor's degree + J.D. January and August start dates! V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 6

  7. FIRST-YEAR COURSES For full- and part-time J.D., you only Civil Procedure I • need 89 credit hours to graduate . Constitutional Law I • Contracts I & II • Required first-year courses Criminal Law • provide a strong foundation Lawyering Skills I & II • in core legal subjects. Property I & II • Torts • V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 7

  8. SAMPLE 1L SCHEDULE V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 8

  9. UPPER-LEVEL COURSES Required upper-level courses provide Civil Procedure II • a deeper understanding of legal Constitutional Law II • subjects and hands-on experience . Evidence • Legal Ethics • Select from a broad range of electives, Experiential Learning Requirement • including substantive law courses, Upper-Level Writing Requirement • legal clinics, and flex courses. V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 9

  10. OPTIONS TO HELP YOU ACHIEVE YOUR CAREER GOALS. V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 10

  11. CERTIFICATES OF CONCENTRATION IN LEGAL SPECIALTIES Criminal Law • Environmental Law • Intellectual Property Law • International Law • Labor & Employment Law • V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 11

  12. JOINT DEGREES • Business + Law (J.D./M.B.A.) – master of business administration • Criminal Justice + Law (J.D./M.A.C.J.) – master of arts in criminal justice • Engineering + Law (J.D./M.S.E.) – master of science in engineering • Medicine + Law (J.D./M.D.) – doctor of medicine • Public Administration + Law (J.D./M.P.A.) – master of public administration • Public Health + Law (J.D./M.P.H.) – master of public health • OR customize your joint degree program! V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 12

  13. My favorite Toledo Law moment was arguing in front of federal judges as a finalist in the Fornoff Appellate Advocacy Competition during my 2L year. - Brandy Brown '19 V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 13

  14. HANDS-ON LEARNING EXPERIENCE Civil Advocacy Clinic • Corporate Counsel Externship • Mediation Externship • Public Service Externship • Tax Controversy Clinic • Simulation Courses • V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 14

  15. GET INVOLVED Law Review • Moot Court • Mock Trial • Public Interest & Service • 24 student organizations • V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 15

  16. WE'RE A SCHOOL DEDICATED TO HELP YOU SUCCEED. V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 16

  17. CAREER SERVICES Professional Development Program & Mentorship • Resume/cover letter review and editing • Individual career counseling • On-campus interviews and resume collection programs • Practice area programs and roundtables • Mock interviews with attorneys and judges • V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 17

  18. GO ANYWHERE Toledo Law alumni work in diverse fields. Law • Business • Government/Nonprofits • Health Care • Academia • V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 18

  19. SUPPORTIVE FACULTY Faculty are leading scholars who • embrace open door policy Low student-to-faculty ratio offers • personal interaction Rated #1 by Princeton Review • for most accessible professors in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 19

  20. RESOURCES TO PROMOTE SUCCESS Academic Support Program • Bar Passage Program • LaValley Law Library • Military Service Center • Student Disability Services • University Counseling Center • V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 20

  21. Everyone is willing to help you. We have an amazing group of professors. At Toledo Law, you never feel alone; we are all in this together. - Raina Dawson, 3L V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 21

  22. FUNDING YOUR LEGAL EDUCATION. V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 22

  23. TUITION & COST OF LIVING Lowest tuition among law schools in Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana • In-state tuition rates for veterans, Ohio high school graduates, • and Michigan/Indiana residents Lowest cost of living in the region • V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 23

  24. SCHOLARSHIPS Over $1M in entering student scholarships • Michigan/Indiana resident scholarships that guarantee • in-state tuition rates Non-conditional scholarships • Full- and partial-tuition scholarships for highly qualified students • No separate application • V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 24

  25. FINANCIAL AID Complete FAFSA to apply for federal student aid • Loan Options • Direct Unsubsidized Loan (federal) – Up to $20,500 per academic year • Direct Grad PLUS Loan (federal) – Up to cost of attendance • Alternative loans (private) • Federal Work-Study starting 2L year • V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 25

  26. [College staff] all work to make our experience here at UToledo as easy as possible, providing us resources and a wonderful environment to learn. - Eli Boldt, 3L V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 26

  27. WHAT'S LIFE LIKE IN TOLEDO, OHIO? V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 27

  28. BIG CITY / SMALL TOWN Fourth largest city in Ohio – western shore of Lake Erie • Known as "Glass City" • Cultural amenities of big city • Museums, theatres, sports teams, entertainment, • restaurants, shopping, and vibrant parks system Direct access to downtown courthouses and firms • Close-knit feel of small town • Short commutes and diverse, friendly neighborhoods • V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 28

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  33. NEXT STEPS FOR PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS. V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 34

  34. VIRTUAL MOCK LSAT Saturday, April 18 11 a.m. to noon Prof. Kara Bruce Register today for a dynamic session with Toledo Law Professor Kara Bruce. Learn tips and tricks before you take a digital practice test. utoledo.edu/law/admissions/mocklsat V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 35

  35. APPLY FOR FALL 2020 Start classes this August • Application deadline: Aug. 1, 2020 • LSAT accepted: June 2020 or earlier • V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 36

  36. APPLY FOR SPRING OR FALL 2021 Start classes next year in January or August • Online applications open Sep. 15, 2020 • Application deadlines • Nov. 15, 2020 for spring start • Aug. 1, 2021 for fall start • LSAT accepted: • October 2020 or earlier for spring start • June 2021 or earlier for fall start • V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 37

  37. HOW TO APPLY LSAC application • Credential Assembly Service (CAS) report • LSAT score • Transcripts • Letters of Recommendation • Personal Statement • Resume • V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 38

  38. NEXT STEPS FOR ADMITTED STUDENTS. V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 39

  39. CONGRATULATIONS Pay seat deposit by April 15 • Submit FAFSA • Send final transcripts • Orientation/registration packets • to be mailed in early June V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 40

  40. DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS? V I R T U A L P R E V I E W D A Y 41

  41. THANK YOU utoledo.edu/law/admissions 419.530.4131 or law.admissions@utoledo.edu Amber Chuhy, J.D. Saturday, April 4, 2020

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