Academics
Your Future. Your Community. Your OCU Law Experience.
Oklahoma City University School of Law is for you. Our supportive academic environment is intentionally designed to embrace diversity in all its forms. We see you. We’ll meet you where you are, whether you’re fresh from your undergrad experience or you’ve decided to follow your law school dreams with some real-life experience under your belt. We have one goal: to prepare you to practice.
While we’re intentionally diverse, the OCU Law community shares a common set of values, including our work ethic, energy, humanity, respect for one another, sound judgment, motivation, grit, curiosity, conscience and seriousness of purpose.
Sound like you?
You’ve Got Options
From full-time to part-time to dual degrees, OCU Law degree tracks are designed to fit your life and your future, helping you achieve your highest potential.
Juris Doctor (J.D.)
Your J.D. academic experience at OCU Law is powered by a refreshing blend of practical experience and stimulating coursework, providing unique opportunities to both study and engage in the law.
Forge your Academic Foundation
OCU Law brings together a solid foundation of knowledge and skills, preparing students to become forward-thinking innovators, problem-solvers and leaders. Rigorous academics for your career in the real world.
Learn from the Best
Study with faculty who are leading legal scholars, active practitioners and state and federal judges — all leaders in their fields. You will collaborate with OCU Law faculty in a dynamic exchange of ideas within a nurturing and supportive learning environment.
Hours of pro bono service
Provided by OCU Law students annually
Externship opportunities
Available now. Apply today.
National competition teams
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Access to free tutors
for 1L students
Hundreds of Experiential Learning Opportunities Set OCU Law Apart
Experience is the best preparation. It starts in the classroom and from there it’s all up to you. You’ll find a wide range of simulation courses, externships, pro bono opportunities, clinics, competitions (writing, litigation, transactional) and more.
Get out of the Classroom and onto the Case
From helping families facing eviction to providing business start-up assistance to local entrepreneurs, OCU Law students gain hands-on experience providing critical legal services to real clients through a variety of clinic opportunities.
Explore Professional Interests
With our downtown location, OCU Law students have unmatched access to government agencies, corporate headquarters and city, state and federal courts for externship opportunities in a variety of practice areas. In addition, students interested in Native American law can explore placements at Oklahoma’s tribal governments.
Sharpen your Skills
Improve your analytical, research, writing and oral advocacy skills through healthy competition with your peers. OCU Law students participate in both litigation and transactional competitions including moot court and mock trial, negotiation, mediation and client counseling.
Roadmap to Success
At OCU Law, your success is our top priority. Your journey to the Bar begins day one, and we’ll support you every step of the way. Our Academic Achievement team will ease your transition to law school providing resources from study groups to individual academic counseling. We’ll help you conquer law school, and the Bar — setting you up for a lifetime of professional success.
Ready to earn your legal degree in the heart of Oklahoma City?