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COLLEGE OF LAW Master of Laws For Foreign-Trained Lawyers
Welcome to The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. Our Master of Laws (LL.M.) program is designed for foreign-trained lawyers interested the ohio state university
Welcome to The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
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Moritz College of law The Deans 4 The Numbers 6 The Students 8 ACADEMICS Courses 12 Faculty 16 Programs 18
in learning about the American legal system. The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law is one of the top-ranked public law schools in the United States. While The Ohio State University is the second-largest university in America, the Moritz College of Law is comparatively small, with just 600 students. This setting offers you two sides of a very special coin: You can enjoy a feeling of closeness with your classmates and receive the personal service and attention that a program of this size allows. You also can experience
Ohio State’s thriving, energetic campus life, along with more than 6,000 other international students who have chosen this place as their home away from home. When you become an Ohio State student, you become connected to 57,000 students and more than 500,000 living alumni. Around the world, we are known as Buckeyes. We know each other as friends.
The Moritz COMMUNITY Organizations 30 Outside the CLASSROOM Campus 34 Columbus, Ohio 38 Student Voice
how to APPLY Scholarships 50 Grants 52 Application 55
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Alan C. Michaels Dean and Edwin M. Cooperman Professor of Law Research Focus: Criminal law and criminal procedure Undergraduate: Harvard College Law School: Columbia University Before Moritz: U.S. Supreme Court clerk; lawyer for Major League Baseball Players Association; prosecutor, Manhattan District Attorney’s Office Wisdom: “The Ohio State University is one of the most recognized and respected universities in the world. Our reach is global, our breadth is unmatched, our spirit is undeniable.”
Laura Fernandez Assistant Dean for International and Graduate Affairs Research Focus: International Law Undergraduate: University of Illinois LAW SCHOOL: University of Illinois Before Moritz: International lawyer at the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE); the International Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) in The Hague, the Inter-American Commission of Human Rights, and Human Rights Watch in Washington, D.C. Wisdom: “Today, a lawyer without a global perspective is at a disadvantage. Seeing how domestic and international legal issues are interconnected will make any lawyer a better lawyer.”
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What is “Moritz?” The name of our law school is The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. The name “Moritz” comes from Michael E. Moritz, a 1961 graduate and successful lawyer who donated $30 million to the school in 2001. We often just use the name Moritz when referring to the college of law.
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The Ohio State University is opening “gateways” in China, India, Brazil and other countries. Chao “Phoebe” You, a Moritz LL.M. 2009 graduate,
campus, all of the law classes
is director of the Ohio State China Gateway in Shanghai.
take place in one building –
Big Opportunities Small Classes
Our School by the numbers
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about
LL.M. students
6,500 6
LL.M. concentration areas
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54 150
Despite being on such a large
international students on campus
one of all faculty third members are women
Drinko Hall.
More than
63 full-time law professors
classes
%
of faculty have lived, taught, or worked overseas
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languages are spoken by the J.D. Class of 2014
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Students from around the globe
Argentina
Germany
Mexico
South Korea
Australia
Ghana
Nigeria
Sudan
Brazil
Iceland
Pakistan
Syria
graduates the ability to create a network of attorneys that
Cameroon
India
Portugal
Tajikistan
crosses continents and oceans. In addition, our 550 domestic
P.R. China
Indonesia
Romania
Taiwan
Costa Rica
Iran
Russia
Thailand
Colombia
Japan
Rwanda
Turkey
Czech Republic
Kenya
Saudi Arabia
United Kingdom
D.R. Congo
Kyrgyzstan
Slovak Republic
Venezuela
Dominican Republic
Lebanon
Somalia
Egypt
Lithuania
South Africa
Our LL.M. students come from all over the globe. This allows our
J.D. law students come from more than 20 different states and earned their college degrees from more than 100 different universities. LL.M. and J.D. students take classes side-by-side and often study and socialize together after class.
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At Moritz, our curriculum is defined by two principles – innovation and passion. We are constantly working with leaders in the legal community to adjust and modify our curriculum as the practice of law changes and
ACADEMICS
evolves. We take great pride in what we teach, how we teach, and who is teaching. Our faculty members are passionate about their classes and are eager to help each student find a passion of his or her own.
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academics
The new Law & Finance program brings
Courses
business leaders from around the world to Moritz.
At Moritz, we offer a wide range of courses designed to build a solid foundation in understanding the American legal system. We also offer many innovative and challenging courses and seminars that explore new and emerging legal fields and issues. We create a custom course
LL.M. Concentrations
schedule for each of our LL.M. students that
• Business Law
is designed to meet an individual’s needs
• Dispute Resolution
• Criminal Law and Procedure
• Intellectual Property and Information Law
and interests.
• International and Comparative Law • Labor and Employment Law
There are three ways to structure your LL.M. studies. First, you can choose to pursue a truly general LL.M. that provides a broad understanding of the fundamentals of American law, electing to take courses in Torts, Contracts, and Property, for example. Alternatively, you may opt to focus on areas of particular interest or relevance to your career goals, tailoring your selection to meet your individual needs. Or, finally, you might choose to fulfill the requirements to earn one of the designated LL.M. concentrations, listed right. Concentrations require 12 credit hours within the chosen subject area.
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Two foundation courses are required of LL.M. students in the first semester: Legal Analysis and Writing, and U.S. Legal System and Legal Traditions. In addition to gaining a thorough overview of the American legal system, students receive tailored guidance in researching and analyzing American court decisions and precedent and in mastering an American writing style. You must take at least 24 credit hours, or about eight classes, in order to graduate.
Required LL.M. Courses • Legal Analysis and Writing • U.S. Legal System and Legal Traditions
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Elective courses
New courses
Accounting & Finance for Lawyers
The Disaster Problem
International Intellectual Property
Real Estate Development
Marijuana Law, Policy & Reform
Administrative Law
International Law
Real Estate Finance
Adoption Law
Dispute Resolution Processes: Theory & Practice
International Tax
Regulatory Compliance
Advanced Constitutional Law: Theories & Interpretations
Dispute System Design Workshop Disputed Elections
International Trade
Sales
Advanced Family Law
Doing Business in China
Investment Management Law
Secured Transactions
Advanced Legal Research: Business & Tax
Drafting Business Contracts
Issues in Arbitration
Securities Regulation
Taught by Professor Douglas Berman. In the United States, the control and regulation of marijuana use has been a recurring legal and social problem, commanding significant political attention and public resources. This seminar will examine the social and historical backdrop of intoxicant prohibition, and assess the legal reforms and political debates now surrounding the control and regulation of marijuana use.
Jurisprudence
Sentencing Law & Policy
Advanced Legal Research: International
Election Law
Jury Instructions
Sexual Harassment
Labor Law
Sexual Orientation & the Law
Law & Genetics
Sexual Violence & the Law
Taught by Professor Daniel Tokaji. The influence of money on the political process has been the subject of enormous controversy in recent years. This seminar addresses the role and regulation of money in politics, including the subjects of bribery, campaign finance, and lobbying.
Law & Economics
Small Business Finance
National Security Law
Law & Religion
Special Education Advocacy
Law & Social Science
Sports Law
Law of Africa
State & Local Government
Law of Cyberspace
State & Local Tax
Taught by Professor Dakota Rudesill. From drones to bioweapons to domestic incidents, this course examines legal (international, constitutional, statutory, and administrative), process, policy, political, and personality angles of national security law and lawyering. An all-day national security crisis simulation is part of the course.
Law of Disability Discrimination
State Constitutional Law
Public Health Law
Law, History & Philosophy
Supreme Court Litigation
Lawyers as Leaders
Tax Policy
Legal Negotiations
Taxation of Business Enterprises
Legislation Clinic
Trademark
Marijuana Law, Policy & Reform
Transactional Lawyering
Mediation Clinic
Trial Practice
Taught by Professor Micah Berman. This course will survey the legal framework of government public health regulations, by examining the sources and limitations of the government’s authority to address current policy issues. It will focus on current public health policy issues including obesity prevention, tobacco control, and public health emergencies, with special attention paid to the inherent tension between public health regulation and individual rights.
Mergers & Acquisitions
White Collar Crime
Middle East Conflict
Wills, Trusts & Estates
Money & Politics
Workplace Bias
Advanced Legal Research: Litigation & ADR
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Education Law Employee Benefits Employment Discrimination Law
Advanced Legal Research: Ohio
Employment Law
Advanced Legal Writing
The Employment Litigation Problem
American Legal History
Energy Law
Anthropology & the Law
Environmental Law
Banking Law
Ethical Issues
Business Associations
Ethics & ADR
Business Bankruptcy
Evidence
Capital Markets
Evidence in Trial Practice
Children & the Law
Family Law
The China Problem
Federal Antitrust Law
Civil Procedure II
Federal Courts
Civil Rights
Federal Death Penalty
Commercial Leasing
Federal Income Tax
Commercial Paper
The First Amendment
Computer Crime & Surveillance
Food & Drug Law
Conflict of Laws
The Fourteenth Amendment
Constitutional Litigation
Gender & the Law
Consumer Law
Health Law
Contracts II
The Hospital Problem
Copyright Law
Hot Money
Corporate Finance
Human Rights
Corporate Governance Law
Immigration Law
Criminal Procedure: Adjudication
Insurance Law
Criminal Procedure: Investigation
International Business Arbitration
Critical Race Theory
International Business Transactions
Debtor & Creditor Law
International Criminal Law
Depositions
International Dispute Resolution
Multiparty Mediation Clinic National Security Law
Money & Politics
Regulatory Compliance Taught by Professor Gates Garrity-Roukos. This course will analyze the legal, ethical and policy foundations of regulatory compliance: the effort to translate statutory requirements into compliant corporate and individual behavior.
State and Local Government Law
Patent Law
Taught by Professor Christopher Walker. This course addresses major issues facing state and local governments and prepares students to practice law and influence policy at the state and local level.
Patent Prosecution
Workplace Bias
Patient/Client Care
Taught by Professor Martha Chamallas. The course explores contemporary theories and debates about the causes and effects of workplace bias. In addition to studying various theories of bias, the reading will cover applied topics such as pay equity, appearance discrimination, cyber harassment, accommodation of pregnancy and caregiving activities, and religious objections to compliance.
Nonprofit Organizations
Pretrial Litigation Privacy Products Liability Professional Responsibility Public Health Law Public Utilities
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Race & Crime
more than 150 courses each year. Moritz offers
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Faculty The professors at Moritz are some of the leading legal scholars in the world. Our professors write books and articles on complex and innovative legal topics and
Deborah Merritt
John B. Quigley
John Deaver Drinko-Baker & Hostetler Chair in Law
Emeritus Professor of Law
Research Focus: evidence, business of law, women’s law, and public policy Undergraduate: Harvard University Law School: Columbia University Before Moritz: U.S. Supreme Court clerk; director of Ohio State’s John Glenn Institute of Public Affairs
Research Focus: international and comparative law Undergraduate: Harvard University Law School: Harvard University
In the past two years, we have welcomed 10 new faculty members with a wealth of experience and notable research.
Before Moritz: research scholar, Moscow State University; visiting professor, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania; expert on the Middle East and human rights
are often asked to serve as experts by the
More than half of our
national media and policy makers. They
professors have clerked for
publish dozens of articles in prestigious
They have experience in
state and federal judges. almost every legal setting
law journals each year.
imaginable, having served as federal and state prosecutors, high-level state officials, nonprofit and corporate executives, advisors to Congress and the president, deal-makers on Wall Street, and counsel at numerous distinguished law firms.
Daniel C.K. Chow
Amy J. Cohen
Katrina Lee
Paul Rose
Peter Shane
Associate Dean for International and Graduate Programs, Joseph S. Platt-Porter Wright Morris & Arthur Professor of Law
Professor of Law
Professor of Law
Professor of Law
Research Focus: alternative dispute resolution and property law
Research Focus: legal writing, alternative dispute resolution
Undergraduate: Rutgers University
Undergraduate: University of California, Berkeley
Research Focus: sovereign wealth funds, corporations, and securities regulation
Jacob E. Davis and Jacob E. Davis II Chair in Law Research Focus: administrative law, constitutional law, and separation of powers
Undergraduate: Brigham Young University
Undergraduate: Harvard University
Law School: University of California, Los Angeles
Law School: Yale University
Research Focus: international law, international business, and China Undergraduate: Yale University Law School: Yale University Before Moritz: law clerk for federal court in New York; associate at New York City law firm
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Law School: Harvard University Before Moritz: Fulbright Scholar and law professor at the Kathmandu School of Law in Nepal; worked on community development initiatives in Nepal, Thailand, and Ghana
Law School: University of California, Berkeley Before Moritz: Partner at Nossaman LLP in San Francisco
Before Moritz: associate in corporate and securities law in San Francisco; assistant trader in equity and emerging market derivatives in New York
Our faculty has been quoted in The New York Times more than 95 times in the last two years.
Before Moritz: assistant general counsel, Office of Management and Budget, Office of the President of the United States of America; dean, University of Pittsburgh School of Law; visiting foreign chair, Ghent University, Belgium
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Programs Alternative Dispute Resolution Program The Alternative Dispute Resolution Program recognizes that lawsuits, which are expensive and long, should be the last resort, not the first. The ADR program, one of the top 5 in the United States, trains future lawyers in finding solutions outside the courtroom through negotiation, mediation, and
arbitration through traditional classes, simulations, and outside competitions. There are 10 distinguished faculty members that teach in the ADR program.
Law and Finance In the wake of the financial crisis, there is an urgent need to study global capital markets including regulation of the internal and external governance of markets, corporations, and financial institutions. The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law’s new Law and Finance program is a leader in that study. The program draws on the strength of the
University’s law and business schools to provide the ideas, research, and products that will provide critical information and guidance for policymakers, the industry, and academics.
Jim Lawrence, Distinguished Practitioners in Residence Program
Distinguished Practitioners in Residence Program in Business Law The Distinguished Practitioners in Residence Program brings judges and practitioners to Moritz to teach mini-courses in advanced topics of business law. These intense, short courses are usually held over a one-week period and provide an in-depth investigation into a specific area of
law. Courses include Corporate Governance; International Mergers & Acquisitions and Strategic Investments; International Joint Ventures; and Fiduciary Responsibility.
Election Law@Moritz Election Law@Moritz is a nonpartisan research, education, and outreach program. As a national center of election law expertise, EL@M is a resource for lawyers, educators, journalists, policymakers,
election administrators, and citizens interested in how elections are fairly held.
Justice for Children Project The Justice for Children Project provides law students with significant opportunities to explore the legal issues pertaining to children through course offerings, symposia, and research projects. Moritz is one of
the few top law schools in America with a program focused on children’s issues and rights.
Nadia Zaiem, Student, Justice for Children Project
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Experiential Learning Courses
Now more than ever, it is imperative that law schools provide students with meaningful opportunities to apply the theories or skills they have learned in the classroom to a real lawyering
In the Dispute Systems Design Workshop, students work alongside their professor to design a series of processes by which conflicts can be handled more effectively. In this class, students work on a substantial final project that has real-world application. Students recently researched past state constitutional revision commissions across the country for procedural approaches that led to bipartisan groups reaching consensus on constitutional changes and achieving
enactments. The students used their findings to brief a bipartisan group of Ohio officials who were advising the newly formed Ohio Constitutional Modernization Commission. In prior years, the workshop has published books with their research, including a book on cross cultural negotiations used by the U.S. Air Force War College and an awardwinning book for judges on planning court mediation programs that was published by the Supreme Court of Ohio.
context. More than two dozen Ohio State law courses incorporate client projects, simulations, and opportunities to practice critical lawyering skills. Each experiential class focuses on a different, specific area of the law or kind of law. All include a significant portion of experiential work that allows students to “learn by doing.” Through the different classes students enhance skills such as problem-solving, professional judgment, negotiation, interviewing, evidence review, and writing contracts. Many courses, like Legal Negotiations and Settlements, are highly interactive. This course, for example, is designed to familiarize students with the theories, skills, and ethics involved in legal negotiation through simulations and role play. In the Trial Practice course, students do just that – build up confidence with the ability to present a case on trial. Students practice presenting opening arguments, conducting cross-examinations, introducing exhibits, and delivering persuasive closing arguments. At Ohio State, almost all Trial Practice courses are taught by sitting judges.
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“Judge Marbley’s class was phenomenal,” student Branden Albaugh said. “Everyone got up in every class and tried out their skills, and Judge Marbley would give constructive feedback. To learn trial skills from a practicing judge was a huge benefit. We ended class with a mock trial in his federal courtroom downtown, and he ran it just like a live trial when it came to submitting evidence, making objections, questioning witnesses, and trial procedure.” Other classes are more narrowly tailored to a sole topic. For example, in The China Problem, students work to solve a specific legal problem using the skills and professional judgment required in transactional work. Specifically, the background problem involves advising a client on the balance of risks and opportunities of forming a business or joint venture in China, and students must navigate issues raised by both U.S. and Chinese law.
Experiential learning courses include: Advanced Legal Writing The China Problem Commercial Leasing Depositions Disability Discrimination Dispute Resolution Processes: Theory and Practice Dispute System Design Workshop Drafting Business Contracts The Employment Litigation Problem The Hospital Problem International Business Arbitration International Dispute Resolution
Issues in Arbitration Jury Instructions Legal Negotiations and Settlements Lost in Translation: Can Your Client Hear You? National Security Law and Process Patient Client Care Pretrial Litigation Real Estate Development Sentencing Law and Policy Special Education Advocacy Transactional Lawyering Trial Practice
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Program on
4 Things
Law and Leadership
Traditionally, law schools have spent little, if
The Program on Law and Leadership (PLL) prepares students for a lifetime of successful leadership by serving in leadership positions in the profession, organizations, their communities, and society at large. Our goal is to ensure our graduates are capable of becoming the next generation of lawyer-leaders.
A Glance at How to Get Elected: Stories from Moritz Alumni. Moritz grads in political office, including Nev. Gov. Brian Sandoval ’89, shared anecdotes, leadership lessons and campaign stories.
30 Years in Academic Leadership: Advising a University President Jeff Kaplan ‘76, SVP at Ohio State, provided an inside look at university administration.
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Leadership On Your Side: A Conversation with Nationwide Insurance Chief Legal Officer. Pat Hatler, executive vice president and chief legal and governance officer for Nationwide Insurance, shared leadership lessons learned while leading one of the largest and strongest diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the country.
You Should Know
About the Program on Law and Leadership
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any, time actually teaching and sharpening students’ leadership skills. Moritz is different.
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You never know who you might break bread with. PLL prides itself on creating small, intimate events for students and lawyer-leaders. These settings allow students and leaders to interact and network.
The Course Lawyers as Leaders is one of the only law school courses in the country dedicated exclusively to building leadership skills. Through the case studies and exercises, students gain experience analyzing issues, exercising judgment, and making difficult decisions – the hallmarks of skillful leadership. The objective of the course is to help students think more broadly about leadership, increase their appreciation for the variety of leadership roles people with legal training may achieve throughout their careers, and prepare for positions of leadership themselves.
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It’s unique. There are few similar programs at law schools
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We take leadership seriously. The program’s leader –
across the country.
Associate Dean Garry Jenkins – lives leadership. A double graduate of Harvard – both the law school and the Kennedy School of Government – Jenkins sits on the board of Haverford College, his undergraduate alma mater, and the American Civil Liberties Union. On his bookshelves – just about every book written on leadership.
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The University is your oyster. PLL also helps students find classes and programs across the University that meet their specific interests.
Our Program
International Business and Legal Leadership – How to Lead a Global Pharma Company Michael Parini, SVP and Assistant General Counsel at Pfizer, Inc., spoke with PLL students.
Emotional Intelligence Workshop Students worked with professional consultants to learn about emotional intelligence and to assess their own skills.
Dean’s Roundtable with Kara Trott ’91 The President and CEO of Quantum Health sat down with Dean Michaels and a small group of PLL students to discuss leadership.
My First Term in Office with Kathleen Clyde ’08 This new member of the Ohio House of Representatives (and PLL alumna) shared her experiences. Dean’s Roundtable with Kurt Tunnell ’87 Students, Dean Michaels, and the Managing Partner of Bricker & Eckler shared lunch and leadership anecdotes.
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University of Oxford Summer Program, Oxford, England
The Queen, high-tea, polo matches, Union Jack, and… Moritz law students? Each summer, about 75 of our students jet to England to take law classes at Oxford University. Students learn about, and compare, the British and American legal systems through course work, guest lectures, and excursions to London. Students live in Oxford University housing.
Oxford By the Numbers
5
weeks the program runs
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3,817
Miles between Columbus, Ohio and Oxford, England, where many of our students spend the summer after their first year of law school studying with some of the world’s best minds.
12th
Century
– when Oxford was founded
1,676
Moritz students who have studied at Oxford.
6
credit hours students can earn
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Pursuing an LL.M. degree is, more than taking courses and doing homework. This is your time to confront preconceived notions, expose yourself to other points of view, and – perhaps most importantly – think critically about what you
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are learning. Opportunities for discussion and engagement abound at the Moritz College of Law, in the form of guest lectures, symposia, group discussions…and even over coffee with new friends.
POINT OF PRIDE Despite being on such a large campus, all of the law classes take place in one building –
Drinko Hall. A third
of our students live across the street in the South Campus Gateway, and many more live within walking distance.
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“Learn from your classmates and take time to develop friendships; good friends will sustain you in law school and in life.�
Professor Anne E. Ralph
our
Community The J.D. Class of 2015 comes from
by the numbers
22 states, 96 colleges, and
11countries
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libraries on campus, including our own and the beautiful Thompson Library
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110 60%
restaurants, cafes,
coffee shops, grocery
stores within a mile of our building
of our students walk to campus everyday
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events and lectures hosted every semester
650
study tables and desks in the law library
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organizations For many, student organizations are a key component of their law school experience. Whether you have a passionate interest in intellectual property or simply a desired to make American friends, get ready to join a student organization. They are the perfect avenue for developing your leadership skills, making lifelong friends and professional contacts, and expressing your interests. Some student groups are organized to foster
interest in certain areas of law practice, while others create opportunities for community service. Some groups were created to help you connect with others who share the same beliefs and backgrounds, while still others gather for purely social reasons. Browse the list below. We are certain that you will find at least one group that whets your appetite.
Evolve and change Each year student groups also evolve and change.
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• Inter-Professional Council • International Justice Mission • International Law Society • J. Reuben Clark Law Society • Jewish Law Students Association • Labor & Employment Law Association • Latino Law Students Association •
For example, alumni of Teach for America recently
Law School Democrats • Law School Republicans • Mentoring Collaborative
created the Education Law Society.
Student Association • Middle Eastern Law Students Association • Military
Advocates for Children • American Civil Liberties Union • American
Law Students Association • Moot Court and Lawyering Skills Governing
Constitution Society • Asian/Pacific American Law Students Association •
Board • Moritz Community Outreach Project • Muslim Law Students
Black Law Students Association • Business Law Society • Christian Legal
Association • Ohio State Journal of Criminal Law • Ohio State Journal on
Society • Criminal Law Society • Dispute Resolution and Youth • Dispute
Dispute Resolution • Ohio State Law Journal • OutLaws • Pro Bono Research
Resolution Association • Education Law Society • Entrepreneurial Business
Group • Public Interest Law Foundation • Real Estate Law Association •
Law Journal • Environmental Law Association • Federalist Society • Health
SPEAK • Sports and Entertainment Law Association • Street Law • Student
Law Society • I/S: A Journal of Law and Policy for the Information Society
Animal Legal Defense Fund • Student Bar Association • Volunteer Income
• Immigration Law Society • Intellectual Property Law Society
Tax Assistance • Women’s Legal Society
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Outside of the classroom When you decide where to earn your LL.M. degree, you are selecting more than a college or university. You are selecting a community. That feeling of community begins with your fellow LL.M. classmates but also extends to include J.D. students and friends from around the Ohio State campus. It includes law colleagues throughout the city and Ohio State alumni living around the world. The relationships you create during your year at Moritz will last a lifetime. We understand the deep commitment necessary to leave your home country and family to spend a year in unfamiliar circumstances, while engaging in deeply challenging intellectual work. Having a stimulating – yet supportive – atmosphere makes a big difference in managing stress and in being successful. Our program staff are committed to helping each student during this challenging year of U.S. law study. This assistance comes first in the form of formal counseling – on course selection, preparing for job opportunities, and cultural
integration. It begins with a weeklong, comprehensive orientation to law school like and like in the United States and continuous during our lunchtime information sessions and in one-on-one meetings throughout the year. It’s not all business. By hosting parties in their homes and trips to area attractions, LL.M. Program staff members offer you a chance to get to know your fellow classmates in a more casual setting. House parties, sporting events, trips to Amish Country – these are just a few of the events planned each year.
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Favorite spots around campus Thompson Library The University’s main library, we recommend the top floor reading room for an excellent view of campus and large, quiet tables. In addition to its book-stacked floors, the library also has 230 computers available for use.
As one of the largest research universities in the world, The Ohio State University has excellent resources for students and offers a rich campus life. Hundreds of student groups, organized around every
Mirror Lake The scenic little lake features a fountain, ducks and benches for relaxing. Mirror Lake is a frequent stop for families, faculty, and students alike.
Ohio Union Located across the street from Moritz, the Union is the “living room” of the university. Visit with friends at one of the restaurants, or relax in a chair by the fireplace. Quiet rooms for study and a prayer room, with foot-washing station, are available.
imaginable interest, allow students to find others with similar passions. Dozens of intramural sports teams and state-ofthe-art fitness facilities present a chance to meet friends and stay healthy. Our art galleries, music and theater performances, and special events of every kind present daily opportunities to experience art and culture. Ohio State is ranked among the top 10 research universities by the National Science Foundation and the top 20 national public universities by U.S. News & World Report. Around 6,500 international students from more than 100 countries call Ohio State their “home away from home.”
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Across the globe, more than 500,000 Ohio State alumni keep the Buckeye spirit alive, maintaining friendships with classmates no matter how far they may roam. They call upon each other as both clients and friends.
RPAC One of the largest fitness centers in the nation, which has welcomed President Barack Obama, Michael Phelps, and Richard Simmons, the Recreational Physical Activity Center provides around 30,000 square feet of fitness space including an aquatic pavilion, indoor track, racquetball courts, and classes from zumba to spinning to yoga.
Ohio Stadium On Saturdays in the fall, thousands of students, alumni, and friends gather to cheer our football team - The Ohio State Buckeyes. The colors scarlet and gray fill the stadium, which seats 105,000 people.
Wexner Center Independent films, performances, exhibitions, and art reign here. Pull up a blanket and enjoy outdoor movies on the Oval outside the Wex or grab brunch at the Heirloom Café.
High Street The main street through Columbus, which borders campus and Moritz on the east side, is home to coffee shops, bookstores, restaurants, bars, and wandering students by day and night.
ARC The Adventure Recreation Center has a climbing wall, indoor soccer fields, and rental equipment for outdoor adventures such as kayaks, tents, canoes, and backpacks.
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Favorite Places Easton Town Center Nordstrom, Macy’s, and all the shops.
The Short North Just south of campus, this area’s monthly Gallery Hop mixes art, food, and eclectic boutiques.
Hocking Hills One of seven state parks close to Columbus. This one specializes in waterfalls and caves.
German Village Cobblestone streets, quaint cottages, and restaurants.
The Schott All major music concerts roll through campus here.
Jeni’s Homemade ice cream in unique flavors. We recommend Ale & Apricots or Wildberry Lavender.
Olentangy River Trail
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Columbus, Ohio Columbus is the capital city of Ohio and is located in the Midwest region of the country. It is the 15th largest city in the United States, with approximately 1.9 million people in the area. It is a business epicenter with a diverse, fast-growing economy. Hundreds of companies are headquartered here, including retail giants the Limited Brands, Victoria’s Secret, and Abercrombie & Fitch, as well as several pharmaceutical and health care companies, national restaurants, publishers, banks, and
Parallels campus. Great for long runs or biking.
insurance companies. Many Moritz alumni live
Huntington Park
and work in Columbus at law firms, as in-house
This AAA baseball field has promotions that fit a law student’s budget.
Columbus Marathon Route Start near the Statehouse and run 26.2 miles through campus, by the Governor’s Mansion, along the riverfront and through the shaded streets of Bexley, Olde Towne East, and Upper Arlington.
Veterans Memorial While commonly known as the location for the Ohio Bar Exam, the grassy lawn out front is a prime viewing spot for Red, White & Boom, the Midwest’s largest fireworks display.
Crew Stadium The nation’s first soccer-dedicated stadium is only a few miles from campus.
counsel for corporations, and for federal, state, and local government. People from nearly 100 countries call Columbus their home. Nearly every type of food can be found here in our excellent, family-owned restaurants and in international grocery stores that feature African, Asian, Halal, Latino, and South Asian products. We are home to synagogues and churches, mosques, and temples. The city cheers the swift play of its professional soccer team, the Columbus Crew, and feats on ice from its professional hockey team, the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Compared to other American cities, Columbus is very affordable, and boasts rental homes and apartment complexes with a variety of price ranges and amenities. The city has an extensive bus system that is free for Ohio State students. Columbus is within a one-day drive or a one-hour flight from 60 percent of the U.S. population. While Columbus affords all the advantages of a major metropolitan city, it still maintains the charm and friendliness for which the Midwest is famous. It’s a great place to study — and to call home.
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One Year, Endless Possibilities
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Our current students once sat where you are today, wondering if they should pursue an LL.M. degree in the United States. Hundreds of lawyers from around the world have made the
Student Voice
decision to earn an LL.M. degree from The Ohio State University. Learn more
�At Moritz, I have been impressed
about their experiences
professors who are always ready
by the extremely qualified
to listen to you. I also realized that
here and on our website.
my friendships with other students have really made my experience complete. We have so many different stories to share. I know that, even when the program ends, we will keep in touch for a very long time.� Adriana Casafont Ortiz, Costa Rica
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“I was fascinated by the diversity
“My advice to new LL.M. students:
and level of qualifications of the
seek out new people, and try
faculty, friendliness of its members,
something new every day.
their “open door” policy; I also
Columbus is teeming with things
enjoy the interaction with J.D.
to do, places to see, and excellent
students. These things help to foster
food. Don’t be a afraid to strike up
intellectual and cultural exchange, and expand our legal horizons. It
a conversation with that stranger
all makes this intensive process at
sitting next to you in class.”
Moritz go easier.”
Katrin Thorsteinsson, Iceland
Timur Alamanov, Krygyzstan
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“I was passionate about criminal
“I really enjoyed choosing
law long before I came here, but,
whatever courses I liked. I took
for me, Professor Joshua Dressler is
some first-year classes for bar
a genius. He is willing to talk with
exam purposes in combination with
me, and that never happens with
some upper-level classes that I was
professors in my home country. He
really interested in, like arbitration.
asks questions, and lets me think
Moreover, I enjoyed having
for myself. The teachers here are
classes with American students
really special.”
and students from other countries. This diversity provides you a great
Jad Rizk, Lebanon
opportunity to learn from each
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other and certainly will benefit your international practice.” Derek Li, Zhuhai, China
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Applying for
Scholarships All applications completed and received by February 1 will receive priority consideration for scholarship awards. There is no separate scholarship essay required. All applicants will be automatically considered for all applicable scholarships.
Scholarship for the Americas Lawyers who have obtained their LL.B degree in law from Central or South America will be automatically considered. The Scholarship for the Americas is merit-based and offers two (2) 25% tuition waivers per year. We are looking for candidates who demonstrate strong
academic aptitude, work experience, and who will contribute to the intellectual diversity and strength of the LL.M program.
Applications received between February 1 and March 15 will be considered for scholarships.
Scholarship for Africa
Moritz LL.M. Scholarship The Moritz LL.M. Scholarship is awarded to outstanding LL.M. applicants who will contribute to the intellectual diversity and strength of the LL.M. program. All applicants, regardless of citizenship, or country where their LL.B. was earned, are eligible for this scholarship. Awards range in value from $3,000 to $10,000.
Lawyers who have obtained their LL.B degree in law from European countries will be automatically considered. The Scholarship for Europe is merit-based and offers two (2) 25% tuition waivers per year. We are looking for candidates who demonstrate strong academic
aptitude, work experience, and who will contribute to the intellectual diversity and strength of the LL.M program.
for Applicants from the People’s Republic of China The Jones Day Scholarship is supported by the generosity of Jones Day, one of the world’s largest and most successful international firms. In keeping with its role in helping to globalize the marketplace, Jones Day has continued its generous support for the Moritz College of Law by sponsoring an annual scholarship for talented lawyers from the People’s Republic of China. One scholarship, or two partial scholarships, will be awarded each year to study in Moritz’s LL.M. Program.
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aptitude, work experience, and who will contribute to the intellectual diversity and strength of the LL.M program.
Scholarship for Europe
Jones Day Scholarship
Lawyers who have obtained their LL.B degree in law from African countries will be automatically considered. The Scholarship for Africa is merit-based and offers two (2) 25% tuition waivers per year. We are looking for candidates who demonstrate strong academic
The scholarship seeks to support students who show promise through a record of community service, academic or professional achievement, leadership and/or overcoming hardship. In awarding the scholarship, we seek candidates who have the capability and commitment to share their perspectives with other LL.M. students and the J.D. students at Moritz.
Scholarship for Southeast Asia Lawyers who have obtained their LL.B degree in law from Southeast Asian countries will be automatically considered. The Scholarship for Southeast Asia is merit-based and offers two (2) 25% tuition waivers per year. We are looking for candidates who demonstrate strong
academic aptitude, work experience, and who will contribute to the intellectual diversity and strength of the LL.M program.
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General reference
Scholarships
Sites for funding
SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED WITH OTHER PARTNERS
In addition to providing resources for funding, these sites cover a variety of topics related to studying and living in the U.S. • eduPass • Foreignborn.com
COLFUTURO Grants The Moritz College of Law offers half tuition waivers to COLFUTURO award winners from Colombia. Applicants must apply directly to the Moritz LL.M. program. COLFUTURO award recipients must provide proof of their award to the Moritz College to be awarded the tuition
waiver. This award is limited to four applicants per application cycle. For full details, visit the COLFUTURO website: http://www.colfuturo.org/
Sites for funding
for international students*
• American Association of University Women Educational Foundation Fellowships and Grants
Fulbright Grants The Moritz College of Law offers partial tuition waivers to Fulbright award winners, effectively lowering the tuition amount to Ohio resident rates. Applicants must apply through the Fulbright program in their home countries. Often applications must be received one year
Other possible
• Australian Federation of University Women Scholarships in advance of planned matriculation. For full details, visit the U.S. State Department’s Fulbright Program for Foreign Students website: http://foreign.fulbrightonline.org/
• Australian Federation of University Women Fellowship Fund • Brazil – Fundação Estudar • Canada – Mackenzie King Scholarships • Ford Foundation International Fellowships Program (IFP) • Fulbright Grants • Golden Key National Honor Society Member Scholarships • International Research and Exchanges Board (IREX) • International Federation of University Women (Scholarships for women from Australia, France, Great Britain, India, Israel, Japan, Norway, South Africa, Switzerland and USA)
Muskie Grants Citizens from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, the Russian Federation, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, or Uzbekistan are eligible for the Edmund S. Muskie Ph.D. Fellowship. The Moritz College of Law offers partial tuition waivers to
Muskie fellows, effectively lowering the tuition amount to Ohio resident rates. For full details, visit the Muskie program website: http://www.irex.org/project/edmund-s-muskiegraduate-fellowship-program
• Italian Student Loan Fund – Fondo Per Studenti Italiani • Japanese Association of University Women • Latin America – Inter-American Agency for Cooperation and Development (IACD) of the Organization of American States (OAS) Graduate Fellowships Program • LLMstudy.com – Find out how to make an application for LLMstudy.com’s Annual Global Bursaries worth £500 each. • Mexico – Fulbright Commission in Mexico (COMEXUS)/Fall 2012 Admitted Students • Mexico – Comisión Nacional para la Ciencia y Tecnología (CONACYT) • Mexico – Fund for Development of Human Resources (FIDERH) • P.E.O. International Peace Scholarship Fund for Women • Poland – Kosciuszko Foundation Fellowships & Grants • World Bank Scholarships Program
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*The Moritz College of Law does not endorse any particular foundation.
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Potential
Loan Sources for Foreign Study*
• Global Student Loan Corporation (GSLC) GSLC offers student loans for international students. GSLC does not require a U.S. citizen or permanent resident to co-sign the loan. • International Student Loan Program (ISLP) ISLP is a loan program for international students to study in the United States. • Sallie Mae Sallie Mae is the leading provider of education funding in the United States.
*The Moritz College of Law does not endorse any particular foundation.
How to apply Applications become available on September 15. The deadline for submitting all application materials is March 15. Those applying by November 1 will receive priority review and a decision by December 1. Those who apply by February 1 will receive priority consideration for scholarships.
Original transcripts with English translations are required from each institution attended. Applicants are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Our minimum required score for TOEFL is 80; for IELTS, the minimum is 7.0.
We are seeking individuals from a wide range of countries, with diverse legal backgrounds. We encourage the new law graduate to apply, right along with the experienced law professor or practitioner. The LL.M. class has about 35 students, allowing us to provide exceptional support and service.
We strongly encourage prospective students to apply early in the cycle. Student visas, which are required, can take up to three months to obtain. Decisions are made on a rolling basis.
The faculty of our admissions committee carefully considers all information in the application package, including academic performance, professional work or volunteer experience, clarity of purpose and career goals, the student’s relationship with recommenders, and the quality of previous universities.
Pro g ram Req u i remen ts Applicants must have: • obtained an LL.B. from a foreign country; or • completed in a foreign country the university-based legal education required to take the equivalent of the bar examination in that foreign country; or • qualified to practice law in a foreign country; or • the equivalent thereof, as determined by the LL.M. Admissions Committee.
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