Moritz College of Law
While it’s a top choice for aspiring lawyers, its location in Columbus, Ohio — about an hour from Cleveland and two hours from Pittsburgh — also makes it attractive to those who want to work in an area with plenty of jobs and cultural activities. Here’s everything you need to know about OSU Moritz Law.
About
Moritz College of Law is located on the main campus of Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. The law school building was built in 2000, and it houses classrooms, faculty offices, and a large courtroom where students can practice their oral arguments.
The history of Moritz College of Law dates back to 1890, when it was founded as one of the earliest professional schools at OSU (then known as Ohio State University). In addition to its traditional J.D. program, Moritz offers five joint degrees that allow students to earn their degree from another college or school within OSU while also earning their law degree: JD/MBA; JD/MPA; JD/MPH; JD/MSLIS; and J.D./PhD in Criminology & Criminal Justice Studies.
The student body includes approximately 700 undergraduates and 200 graduates who come from all 50 states plus Puerto Rico and Guam with diverse racial backgrounds reflecting our nation’s rich racial heritage, including African American (14%), Asian American(7%), Hispanic American(5%).
Admissions
The admissions process at Moritz College of Law is highly competitive. The school receives over 5,000 applications annually and admits less than 20%. To be eligible for admission, applicants must submit the following:
- A completed application form (available online)
- Official transcripts from all colleges or universities previously attended
- LSAT scores sent directly from the Law School Admissions Council (LSAC)
Resources
The Moritz College of Law website is an excellent resource for students and alums. The site includes information on admissions, academics, student life and more. You can also find job postings on the Careers page of the site.
There are many ways to stay connected with Moritz through social media: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. All have accounts dedicated specifically to Moritz College of Law news stories that you may find interesting or valuable in your career as an attorney or law student (or both).
The University’s newsletter is published monthly by The Ohio State University Communications Office in partnership with Moritz College of Law’s Office of External Relations & Alumni Engagement (ERE). It features stories about notable alumni achievements; upcoming events hosted by the law school; student-focused activities such as competitions and internships; research initiatives led by faculty members; updates from various offices within ERE – including Admissions & Financial Aid Services (AFAS), Career Services Center (CSC) & Student Bar Association/Student Legal Clinic (“SBA/SLCC”).
Explore
- Visit the law school’s website. The Moritz College of Law has a fabulous online presence, with a website that is easy to navigate and packed with helpful information. You can learn more about the school’s faculty and staff, programs and initiatives, get updates on current events at Moritz, watch videos from recent conferences or lectures hosted there–and so much more!
- Follow them on Facebook and Twitter (they’re called “Ohio State Moritz Law”). If you still need to follow us on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter (or Instagram), now’s your chance! We’ll be posting news stories related to legal education; photos from campus events such as our annual Law School Essay Contest; video clips featuring faculty members advising about applying for jobs after graduation (or even before); behind-the-scenes glimpses into life inside our classrooms…you name it!
Go Buckeyes
Ohio State University Moritz College of Law is a private, non-profit school founded in 1892. The law school has a total enrollment of 1,200 students, including both full-time and part-time students. The average class size at Ohio State is approximately 150 students per class.
The admissions process at Ohio State is highly competitive, with an acceptance rate of 26%. Applicants must submit their applications through LSAC (Law School Admissions Council), which charges a $50 application fee for each school you apply to and an additional fee if you would like them to send your statement or letters of recommendation to multiple schools simultaneously. In addition to submitting your LSAT score(s) and undergraduate GPA along with several other documents such as official transcripts from all colleges attended and recommendations from professors/ employers/ community leaders who know you well enough to write about what kind of person they believe would thrive in law school; applicants must also complete three essays totalling no more than 6500 words on topics explicitly related toward why applicants want to go into law school now rather than later (or never).