Affinity Groups at Moritz
Moritz has a broad range of student organizations representing the diversity of our student body; they serve an integral role in the diversity, equity, inclusion and justice mission of the college. Our affinity organizations include: the Asian/Pacific American Law Students Association, Black Law Students Association, Muslim Law Student Association, Latino Law Students Association, Middle Eastern Law Students Association, Outlaws, the Christian Legal Society, the Jewish Law Student Association, First Generation Law Organization, and the Women’s Legal Society; these organizations are open to all Moritz students.
Belonging and Education Workshops
At Moritz College of Law, we are committed to fostering a learning environment that embraces diversity, promotes equity, and encourages a strong sense of belonging among our students, faculty, and staff. To achieve this mission, we are excited to introduce our series of "Belonging and Education Workshops."
About the Workshops:
Our Belonging and Education Diversity and Equity Workshops are thoughtfully designed to engage participants in meaningful introspection, conversations and activities centered around the crucial issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the legal field and beyond. These workshops provide a platform for our law school community to explore, learn, and collaborate in creating a more inclusive and equitable legal profession.
Key Workshop Themes:
- Cultural Competence in Legal Practice: Gain insights into the importance of cultural competence and learn practical strategies to navigate diverse legal settings effectively.
- Implicit Bias Awareness: Explore the concept of implicit bias, its impact on decision-making, and strategies to mitigate its effects in the legal profession.
- Equity in Legal Education: Examine disparities in legal education and discover ways to promote access, equity, and success for all law students.
- Inclusive Leadership: Develop leadership skills that prioritize inclusion, equity, and diversity, creating positive change within law firms, courts, and organizations.
- Creating Safe Spaces: Learn how to create safe and inclusive spaces for open dialogue, respectful debate, and constructive problem-solving on diversity and equity issues.
Benefits of Participation:
- Enhanced Awareness: Develop a deeper understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion concepts within the legal context.
- Skill Development: Acquire practical skills to promote equity and inclusivity in your legal career.
- Networking: Connect with like-minded peers, faculty, and professionals who share your commitment to diversity and equity.
- Personal Growth: Reflect on your own biases, values, and perspectives, fostering personal growth and self-awareness.
Who Should Attend:
Our workshops are open to all law students, faculty, and staff who are passionate about creating a legal profession that reflects the rich diversity of society and promotes justice for all.
Join us in the journey towards a more inclusive and equitable legal community. Together, we can make a difference. Workshops, dates and registration details are below.
For more information, please contact law-moritzoie@osu.edu. We look forward to seeing you at our Belonging and Education Workshops. REGISTER at go.osu.edu/MOIE24 or BELOW.
Belonging and Education Workshops - Spring 2024
- Must be the Money: Classism & Law - Tuesday, January 23 – 12:10PM – Saxbe Aud. Drinko Hall 130
- “Rustin” - Thursday, February 1 – 12:10PM (Tabling) - Neurodiversity: Debunking the Brain - Monday, February 12 – 11:30AM-1:30PM – Lou’s Café Hallway
- Disability and Beyond: Social Perceptions on Disability - Tuesday, February 20 – 12:10PM – Saxbe Aud. Drinko 130
- We Don’t Actually Know: Women and the Law - Monday, March 25 – 11:30AM – 1:30PM
- Queering Intuition: Reimagining Society through Anti-Sexism - Wednesday, April 3 – 12:10PM – Saxbe Aud. Drinko 130
Diversity and Inclusion Committee
This committee is made up of faculty, staff, and students. The Moritz dean appoints the faculty and staff members, and the Student Bar Association (SBA) appoints the student members, who also serve as the SBA Diversity Committee. The Inclusive Excellence Committee supports inclusive excellence at in the college through a variety of programs, speakers, and initiatives, often in conjunction with several student organizations. Among those programs are the SBA Diversity Committee’s annual Diversity Week events.