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2019-2020 Louis Jackson Memorial National Student Writing Competition

November 6, 2019

The annual Louis Jackson Memorial National Student Writing Competition in Employment and Labor Law is now accepting submissions for 2019–2020. The competition is sponsored by Jackson Lewis LLP and is administered by IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law’s Institute for Law and the Workplace (ILW). The top three winners receive scholarships: $3000 for the first-place winner, and $1000 […]

Distinguished Lecture on Big Data, Law and Policy (Nov. 21, 2019)

November 5, 2019

Thursday, November 21 Ideation Zone at Pomerene Hall (Rm. 320), 1760 Neil Ave., Columbus, OH 43210 4:00-5:30 p.m. with a reception to follow RSVP (via this link) by November 14 About the Lecture In the big data economy, consumer data often unlocks free or discounted services. But, at what cost? Join us for this TEDx style […]

Tags: Big Data, Programs

Wellness in the Workplace (November 6, 2019)

November 4, 2019

Wellness in the Workplace November 6, 2019; Room 244 Time: Noon- 1:15 Moderator: Beth Watkins, Assistant Director of Career Services Speakers will give an overview and share statistics regarding legal workplace wellness. Also, speakers will discuss common challenges for students in the legal workplace. Lastly guests will look at strategies for […]

Office of Diversity and Inclusion Dialogue and Discussion Series – Emanuel (November 20, 2019)

November 4, 2019

EMANUEL is the story of the victims and survivors of the June 2015 Charleston church shooting. The film’s executive producers include Stephen Curry (NBA, Golden State Warriors), Viola Davis (How To Get Away With Murder) and Mariska Hargitay (Law & Order). This event will occur on Wednesday, November 20, 2019; 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The event location is Performance Hall, […]

Tags: Emanuel, Film, Movie

Oxford Summer Program Info Session! – November 12

October 29, 2019

Oxford Summer Program Info Session! Interested in spending 5 weeks studying comparative law at the University of Oxford in Summer 2020? Please come to Room 246 on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 12:10 p.m. The Oxford program allows participants to earn up to 6 law credits and learn both from OSU law professors and Oxford professors. […]

Tags: Academics, Oxford, Study Abroad

Moritz Study Abroad Information Session – November 4

October 29, 2019

Come learn about Moritz’ short and long study abroad opportunities as well as summer and post-graduation international fellowships (where funding may be available). An information session will be held on Monday, Nov. 4, at 12:10 p.m. in Room 246. You will hear about semester exchange programs with the Universities of Antwerp (Belgium), Leiden (the Netherlands), […]

Companion Animal Law Writing Contest – Nov. 30, 2019 Deadline

October 29, 2019

The American Kennel Club has launched its ‘Companion Animal Law Writing Contest’ (www.writeaboutanimallaw.com) for law students. This year’s contest focuses on two questions: the first one is state legislature’s animal control and enforcement laws’ bond-for-care provisions, and the second one is on fraudulent claims of emotional support and service animals. First prize is $2,500.00. Second prize is […]

Entertainment Law Initiative Writing Competition

October 28, 2019

22nd ANNUAL ENTERTAINMENT LAW INITIATIVE® WRITING COMPETITION The Entertainment Law Initiative fosters future careers in entertainment law by seeking out the nation’s top law students and giving them invaluable networking and educational opportunities. Now in its 22nd year, the program has grown to include a national legal writing competition. The ELI Writing Competition challenges students to […]

Halloween Costume Contest – October 31

October 28, 2019

The Student Bar Association will be holding a Halloween costume contest on October 31 between 1:00 and 2:00 p.m. outside of Lou’s Cafe. Online submissions will be open until 5:00 p.m. via moritz.sba.osu@gmail.com. SBA is offering a $100.00 prize for the best costume. Other categories of winners will also be chosen!

Movember Campaign!

October 28, 2019

This November, Student Life’s Counseling and Consultation Service (“CCS”) at The Ohio State University will be holding its sixth annual “Movember” Campaign. The Movember Campaign is a worldwide effort to raise awareness around men’s physical and mental health issues. CCS will be bringing the campaign to campus for the sixth year in a row. The campaign […]