Moritz College of Law Latest News

More Than $4.2 Million In Grant and Scholarship Assistance is Awarded Annually to Moritz Students

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

The Moritz College of Law, through the generosity of friends and alumni, annually awards more than $4.2 million in grant and scholarship assistance. Admitted applicants are automatically considered for merit scholarship assistance. Applicants who wish to be considered for a Moritz Merit Scholarship, need-based financial aid, or "specialty" awards must file the appropriate forms.

Early Decision Agreement and Application for 2010 Admission Due Nov. 27

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:55:12 -0500

The early decision option allows students seeking admission to apply early and receive a decision in mid-December. This option was created for those applicants whose first choice is Moritz, or those who need a decision early due to personal and/or professional obligations. Applicants applying in the early decision option are reviewed using the same criteria as general admissions and are given no advantages over general admission applicants.

Applications Being Accepted for 2010 Summer in Oxford Program

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

For the 24th consecutive year, the Ohio State Moritz College of Law and the University of Oxford will offer their Summer Law Program at the University of Oxford in Oxford, England. The program, which is one of the oldest overseas law programs in existence, is scheduled for July 3, 2010 to Aug. 7, 2010. The program is limited to 60 participants. During the 2009 program, 40 students enrolled.

Dean Michaels' November Faculty Scholarship Digest Now Available

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:51:37 -0500

On a regular basis, Dean Michaels prepares a memorandum summarizing recent scholarship published by members of the Moritz faculty. The College boasts 50+ faculty members with national and international reputations. The range of influential and innovative legal scholarly works produced by our distinguished faculty reflects a variety of perspectives, interests, and areas of expertise.

New Issue of Ohio State Journal of Criminal Law Now Available

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:54:40 -0500

Volume 7, Issue 1 of the Ohio State Journal of Criminal Law is now available. The issue is titled "Symposium: What Criminal Law and Procedure Can Learn From Criminology." The Ohio State Journal of Criminal Law is a peer-evaluated, faculty-student cooperative venture published by The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law. The journal is published semi-annually and is a forum for important scholarship written by academics and professionals in the criminal justice field.

Kelly Schneider '96: Starting New Ohio Program Targeting Wrongful Convictions

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:42:49 -0500

The arduous and demanding life of a public defender was never an option for Kelly Schneider ’96. It was the only option. Schneider, through the Ohio Public Defender’s office, is starting the state’s first program that focuses on wrongful conviction claims.

Erin Moriarty '77 Takes Lead In 2009 Alumni Face Off

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500

In the summer 2009 edition of All Rise, an alumnus/a from across six decades and Moritz Dean Alan Michaels made their picks of some key college football matchups this season. Below are the most up to date standings.

Read Coverage of Prof. Merritt's Argument Before the U.S. Supreme Court

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:11:42 -0400

On Wednesday, Oct. 7, Ohio State University Moritz College of Law Professor Deborah Jones Merritt argued a case before the U.S. Supreme Court. The court, in Reed Elsevier v. Muchnick, is expected to determine whether a provision in the Copyright Act prevents federal jurisdiction for claims of unregistered copyrights. Professor Merritt, who argued for the first time before the U.S. Supreme Court, was hand-selected by the Court to defend the lower court ruling.

Commission Directed by Prof. Shane Releases Findings

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:42:04 -0400

Moritz Professor Peter M. Shane and the blue-ribbon commission for which he was executive director released a report today in Washington, D.C., setting forth a new vision for healthy, informed, democratic communities.

Admissions representatives traveling the country this fall

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 22:38:07 -0400

Each fall, representatives from the Moritz College of Law will visit college campuses and Law School Forums across the country.