By The Numbers: Our J.D. Program
The OU Law Advantage
Our J.D. program serves as the bedrock for mastering legal reasoning and nurturing intellectual engagement with the law. Discover how our program shapes legal scholars and practitioners.
First-Year Law Summer Start ( 1LS) Program
The exclusive 1LS program offers a select group of admitted students an early glimpse into law school and the opportunity to get a head start on their studies. This unique initiative allows you to earn credits ahead of time, easing your course and final exam loads for the first year of your J.D. program.
Our Curriculum
In your 1L year, you’ll build a robust legal foundation in civil procedure, criminal law, legal research and writing, contracts, and more. By your 2L year, you’ll be in classes tailored to your chosen specialty. Learn more about our curriculum and the classes offered at OU Law.
Transforming Theory into Real-World Experiences
From clinics to externships, OU Law gives you opportunities to gain practical experience in and out of the classroom. Explore our experiential learning opportunities.
At OU Law, our mission is to prepare tomorrow’s leaders for the world in which they will serve. Part of this commitment is providing our students with an abundance of opportunities that prepare them to practice law in today’s interconnected world.