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New Law and Public Policy Minor Launches in Autumn 2025

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May. 01, 2025
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May. 01, 2025

Colleges Collaborate to Offer New Minor, Empower Students with Integrated Perspectives

Moritz College of Law and John Glenn College of Public Affairs will begin offering a new undergraduate minor in Law and Public Policy. This exciting collaboration between colleges gives students an opportunity to examine ways in which law, government, and public well-being intersect. Beginning Autumn 2025, it is the first undergraduate minor to be offered by Moritz College of Law.  

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Mar. 17, 2025
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Mar. 17, 2025

Her Life Covering Crime

Erin Moriarty ’77 is renowned for her work as a journalist at CBS. She has covered some of the American legal system’s biggest stories, including the trial of OJ Simpson, the wrongful conviction of Ryan Ferguson, the death of JonBenet Ramsey, and the case of millionaire Robert Durst. But before she was sharing stories with a nationwide audience, Moriarty was sharing insights with her fellow classmates as an Ohio State Law student.  

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Mar. 04, 2025
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Mar. 04, 2025

Steve Jemison Announced as 2025 Hooding Ceremony Speaker

Moritz College of Law is honored to announce that Steve Jemison will address this year’s graduating class at the Hooding Ceremony. 

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Mar. 03, 2025
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Mar. 03, 2025

Support Buckeyes Preparing for a Mock Trial National Championship

In April, two mock trial teams from Moritz College of Law will travel to Houston to compete in the National Trial Competition (NTC). After excelling in the regional round, they now prepare to face 30 teams from law schools across the country. Ohio State is one of only five schools that had multiple teams advance to the national competition. 

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Feb. 03, 2025
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Feb. 03, 2025

Leading the Way

Janica Pierce Tucker ’02 is a dynamic force within the Columbus legal community. Whether representing clients or mentoring young lawyers and leaders, she embodies professional excellence and compassion. Pierce Tucker’s journey serves as inspiration for both aspiring attorneys and seasoned practitioners.  

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Feb. 03, 2025
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Feb. 03, 2025

Alumni Awards Nominations

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Moritz College of Law Alumni Awards! Each year, the College presents awards celebrating outstanding alumni and their contributions to the legal field and the community. If you know an alum deserving of recognition, please submit your nominations using this link by Friday, Feb. 14.

Nominations will be accepted from fellow alumni and the legal community.

 

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