Dean's Welcome

Nestled within one of the country’s most comprehensive research universities, Moritz has one of the smallest enrollments of comparable colleges and therefore can boast small class sizes and personalized attention. You’ll receive the one-on-one attention you deserve in law school while relishing in the resources available at one of the world’s premiere universities.

You’ll learn from diverse, internationally recognized faculty who are experts on countless legal issues; these scholars are continually cited in briefs and media, and they wrote some of the textbooks you’ll study. Faculty are regularly cited in court and in the national media, serve on legal reform commissions, help draft model statutes, and provide testimony before Congress.

Each year more than 98 percent of graduates report employment within nine months after graduation. We have one of the highest placement rates in the country. And you can connect with our more than 9,000 alumni who are working in all 50 states and around the world.

You won’t be buried up to your eyebrows in debt upon graduation. At Moritz, a large percentage of students receive scholarships from the College. In addition, most of our students are able to qualify for in-state tuition rates by their second year.

Choosing a law school is a difficult decision. You’ll likely be inundated with figures and statistics that eventually blur. Those data are important (and we are very proud of our numbers), but what’s most vital is that you feel comfortable with your faculty and classmates. In this brochure, we try to give you a sampling of what it’s like to be a Moritz student and what to expect in class and in Columbus. Of course, even that isn’t really enough, and I hope you will have the time to visit our school. The people and our community are what truly distinguish Ohio State. The personalized attention you will receive from our dynamic professors and as a part of our innovative programs is a genuine point of pride for us. At Moritz, we’re committed to creating outstanding lawyers, effective leaders, and principled citizens ready to make a difference.

Alan C. Michaels
Dean and Edwin M. Cooperman Professor of Law