About the course

The remarkable growth and transformation of the healthcare industry translates into a growing number of jobs for lawyers.

　　At the same time, meeting the challenge of educating today's practice-ready health lawyers is a new and unique enterprise. Navigating complex health law issues increasingly requires a sophisticated understanding of the confluence of science, technology and social science, something not usually taught in a more traditional, finite health law program.

　　Concurrently, public and private sector employers are moving away from a focus on what new health lawyers know, and instead toward what new health lawyers can do with what they know. Reflecting this focus, many employers are requiring one to two years of experience as a hiring prerequisite. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 6 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Akron
Summer (May), 2024	Akron
Fall (August), 2024	Akron
Spring (January), 2025	Akron
Summer (May), 2025	Akron
Fall (August), 2025	Akron
Spring (January), 2026	Akron
Summer (May), 2026	Akron

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Akron

A personal statement. The personal statement may expand on your application or reveal a side of yourself not expressed on your application. A law school report including transcripts from all colleges and universities attended, and an LSAT or GRE score not older than five years from the date of application. Letters of recommendation: Letters may be from instructors, employers, colleagues, or others. Letters of recommendation should come from appropriate sources. Multiple LSAT or GRE scores: If an applicant has taken the LSAT or GRE more than once in the past five years, The University of Akron will consider the highest LSAT or GRE score. Interviews: Because of time constraints, personal interviews are not a part of the application process. Applicants should submit in writing any information they wish the admissions committee to consider. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS): The TOEFL or IELTS is generally required of all foreign-educated applicants. The preferred scores on TOEFL IBT (internet based test) are a 102 and 610 for the PBT (paper based test). The preferred score on the IELTS is a 7.5. Law School Admission Test (LSAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE): All foreign-educated applicants to our traditional three-year JD program must take the LSAT or GRE. This requirement will not be waived under any circumstances. Credential Assembly Service (CAS): Foreign-educated applicants must register for the LSAC credential assembly service.

　　Full Admission may be given to any applicant who desires to pursue a graduate degree and has a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with an overall grade-point average of 2.75 or better or 3.00 for the last two years (64 semester credits or equivalent), or holds an advanced degree from an accredited college or university in or appropriate to the intended field, or holds a baccalaureate or master's degree from a foreign college or university with first-class standing or its equivalent, plus satisfactory evidence of competence in English. intended field, or holds a baccalaureate or master's degree from a foreign college or university with first-class standing or its equivalent, plus satisfactory evidence of competence in English.

　　Original transcripts/diplomas or certified true copies from all universities, professional schools, and/or colleges previously attended (or currently attending) must be submitted to The University of Akron's Graduate School. If the institution is not English speaking, the transcripts must also accompany an exact certified English translation. Certified true copies must bear the original stamp and signature of the appropriate school official.

　　A minimum score of 79 on the internet-based TOEFL.

　　A minimum score of 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Akron. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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