Moritz College of Law

The Ohio State University
Moritz College of Law
Parent school Ohio State University
Established 1891 (1891)
School type Public
Parent endowment $3.634 billion
Dean Alan C. Michaels
Location Columbus, Ohio, United States
Enrollment 532
Faculty 80
USNWR ranking 30[1]
Bar pass rate 93%
Website moritzlaw.osu.edu
ABA profile officialguide.lsac.org

The Michael E. Moritz College of Law (or Moritz College of Law) is a public law school founded in 1891 and located in Drinko Hall on the main campus of the Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. The school is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a charter member of the Association of American Law Schools.

The Moritz College of Law is ranked the 30th best law school in the United States and 1st in dispute resolution by U.S. News & World Report.[1] In addition, Moritz is ranked the 18th best law school[2] and 5th best public law school in the United States by Business Insider.[3]

According to the Moritz College of Law's official 2015 ABA-required disclosures, 75% of the Class of 2015 obtained full-time, long-term, bar passage-required employment nine months after graduation, excluding solo-practitioners. This ranked Moritz 28th in the United States and 1st in Ohio for job placement of recent law graduates.[4]

History

Page Hall

The board of trustee of the Ohio State University officially sanctioned a law school in June 1885 after approving a resolution introduced by trustee Peter H. Clark, an early African-American civil rights activist.[5] However, it was not until October 1891 that the law school was formally opened to 33 students, including 1 woman, in the basement of the original Franklin County Courthouse.[5] Marshall Jay Williams, a Justice of the Ohio Supreme Court served as the first dean of the law school and lectured for two years before resigning in 1893.[5] In 1896, the University elevated the law school to its present-day College of Law status.

In 1903, the College of Law moved to Page Hall, its first permanent building on the main campus of the University (now home to the John Glenn College of Public Affairs), named in honor of Henry F. Page, a prominent Ohio attorney who had left his estate to the University.[5] Over the next four decades, the College of Law experienced rapid growth under the successive leadership of deans William F. Hunter, Joseph H. Outhwaite, John Jay Adams and Herschel Arant.[5] Today, the College of Law continues its growth in national stature under the successive leadership of deans Gregory H. Williams, Nancy H. Rogers and now Alan C. Michaels.

Drinko Hall

The modern day building that now houses the Moritz College of Law since 1958, Drinko Hall, is named after internationally known attorney and College of Law benefactor John Deaver Drinko, former Managing Partner of BakerHostetler in Cleveland, Ohio. Drinko received his law degree from the College of Law in 1944 and received a Distinguished Alumnus Award in 1991. In 2001, the College of Law received a $30 million donation from benefactor Michael E. Moritz, former partner of BakerHostetler in Columbus, Ohio. Moritz received his undergraduate degree from the Ohio State University Fisher College of Business in 1941 and law degree from the College of Law in 1944, where he graduated at the top of his class. At the time, it was the largest single gift to the Ohio State University (in 2011, the University received a $100 million gift from Les Wexner). The donation provided full tuition grants with stipends to 30 law students, 4 endowed faculty chairs, 3 service awards for students, and a fund for use by the dean.[6] The College of Law completed a supplemental campaign to raise an additional $30 million to match Moritz's gift and make further improvements.[7]

The Ohio State University continues to recognize the Moritz College of Law through its Selective Investment Grants as a unit worthy of funding for innovative programs and top faculty.[8] Further, Moritz College of Law's faculty have been awarded University-wide teaching, diversity, and scholarship awards.[9][10][11]

Academic reputation

The Moritz College of Law has experienced a significant increase in its academic reputation over the past decade and is now consistently ranked among the top 30 law schools in America. Above the Law ranked the Moritz College of Law as the 27th best law school in America in 2016.[12] Business Insider ranked the Moritz College of Law as the 18th best law school in America[2] and the 5th best public law school in America in 2016.[3] U.S. News & World Report ranked the Moritz College of Law full-time Juris Doctor program the 30th best law school in America and 1st for dispute resolution in 2015.[1]

Further adding to the growing national stature of the Moritz College of Law is the scholarly writings and activities of the Moritz faculty. According to professor Brian Leiter's "Scholarly Impact Score," the Moritz College of Law faculty ranks 19th amongst the top 40 law faculties in scholarly impact in 2015, as measured by the amount of law journal citations of Moritz faculty articles over the past five years.[13] In particular, professors Michelle Alexander, noted civil rights activist, and Ruth Colker, the Distinguished University Professor and the Heck-Faust Memorial Chair in Constitutional Law, were amongst the most-cited critical theory law faculty between 2010 and 2014.[14]

Journals

Students have the opportunity to write and edit works published in a variety of peer-reviewed journals, which are permanently archived and available online at the Ohio State University Knowledge Bank.

Program on Dispute Resolution

The nationally-recognized Program on Dispute Resolution at the Moritz College of Law is ranked the best dispute resolution program in the United States by U.S. News & World Report. The Program offers students many opportunities to learn and practice Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) techniques while earning a 15-credit Certificate in Dispute Resolution. Students can compete in the annual Lawrence Negotiation Competition, named in honor James K.L. Lawrence ’65, a former attorney at the National Labor Relations Board and noted mediator at Frost Brown Todd in Cincinnati, Ohio. Students can participate in the Mediation Clinic, which began in 1983 and is one of the oldest and most renowned law school clinics of its kind. Finally, student can join the student-initiated, student-run publication of Ohio State Journal of Dispute Resolution which is the official law journal of the American Bar Association’s Section on Dispute Resolution and is dedicated to the exploration of alternative forums for and methods of dispute resolution, such as negotiation, mediation, arbitration, summary jury trials, and mini-trials. Sarah Rudolph Cole is the John W. Bricker Professor of Law and current Director of the Program on Dispute Resolution.

Moot Court & Lawyering Skills Program

Lou's Cafe at Drinko Hall

The Moot Court & Lawyering Skills Program at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law includes intramural competitions and inter-scholastic teams covering various areas of the law. The Moot Court and Lawyering Skills Governing Board is responsible for organizing and administering four intramural competitions: the Herman Moot Court Competition, Colley Trial Practice Competition, the Representation in Mediation Competition, and the Lawrence Negotiations Competition.

The Moot Court Board also oversees the 15 Moot Court teams that compete nationally against other schools, and assists them in their preparation for competition. The teams include: Two teams who compete in the ABA Moot Court Competition, Two teams who compete in the Nationals Moot Court Competition, Two Civil Rights teams, a team who competes in the Jessup International Law competition, and teams in Corporate Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Procedure, Evidence, Juvenile Law and Labor Law. In addition, the winners from the Lawrence Negotiations and Representation in Mediation intramural competitions move on to an inter-scholastic regional round.

The Moot Court and Lawyering Skills Governing Board consists of a Chief Justice, four Executive Justices and seven Associate Justices, all of whom are second- and third-year students. The Board has established standing committees to oversee each major competition, and every Associate Justice is assigned as chairperson of a standing committee.[18]

Center for Interdisciplinary Law and Policy Studies

The Center for Interdisciplinary Law and Policy Studies offers students the opportunity to work closely with faculty members from both the College of Law and other disciplines on research dealing with critical contemporary policy issues. Three areas are of particular interest:

Post-graduation employment

According to the College of Law's official 2015 ABA-required disclosures, 75% of the Class of 2015 obtained full-time, long-term, bar passage-required employment nine months after graduation, excluding solo-practitioners.[4] Moritz College of Law ranked 28th out of 201 ABA-approved law schools in terms of the percentage of 2015 graduates with non-school-funded, full-time, long-term, bar passage required jobs nine months after graduation.[19]

The College of Law's Law School Transparency under-employment score is 8.5%, indicating the percentage of the Class of 2015 unemployed, pursuing an additional degree, or working in a non-professional, short-term, or part-time job nine months after graduation.[20] 97% of the Class of 2015 was employed in some capacity while 1% were pursuing graduate degrees and 2% were unemployed nine months graduation.[4]

Ohio was the main employment destination for 2015 Moritz College of Law graduates, with 77% of employed 2015 graduates working in the state.[4]

Costs

The total cost of attendance (indicating the cost of tuition, fees, and living expenses) at the College of Law for the 2014-2015 academic year is estimated at $49,496 for Ohio residents and $64,448 for non-residents.[21] Moritz College of Law's in-state tuition and fees on average increased by 5.73% annually over the past five years while its non-resident tuition and fees on average increased by 3.55% over the past five years.[22]

The Law School Transparency estimated debt-financed cost of attendance for three years is $185,780.[22] The average indebtedness of the 87% of 2013 College of Law graduates who took out loans was $97,624.[23]

Scholarships

Moritz College of Law Dedication Wall

Moritz Scholars

The Moritz Merit Scholarship Fund was established in 2001 by Michael E. Moritz ’61. The Scholarship is designed to attract and train a select group of students with outstanding academic and personal histories who are dedicated to improving the lives of their clients, their communities, and the profession of law. Moritz Scholars receive mentorship from nationally-recognized individuals chosen for their leadership in a wide variety of areas including academia, business, law, government, and public interest.

Barton Scholars

The Robert K. Barton Memorial Scholarship Fund was established in 1968 by golf legend and Ohio State University alumnus Jack Nicklaus. The Scholarship was established in memory of his good friend and Moritz College of Law alumnus Robert K. Barton ’62, one of central Ohio’s top amateur golfers and law partner of former Ohio Governor and fellow Moritz alumnus John W. Bricker. Barton, his wife Linda, and another couple were killed when their private plane crashed en route to watch Nicklaus play in the 1966 Masters Tournament.[24]

Notable faculty

Deans of Moritz College of Law
Name Tenure
Alan C. Michaels 2008–Present
Nancy H. Rogers 2001 - 2008
Gregory H. Williams 1993 - 2001
Francis X. Beytagh 1985 - 1991
James E. Meeks 1978 - 1985
L. Orin Slagle 1974 - 1978
James C. Kirby 1970 - 1974
Ivan C. Rutledge 1965 - 1970
Frank R. Strong 1952 - 1965
Jefferson B. Fordham 1947 - 1952
Harry W. Vannemen (Acting) 1946 - 1947
Arthur T. Martin 1940 - 1946
Herschel Whitfield Arant 1928 - 1939
Alonzo H. Tuttle (Acting) 1926 - 1928
John Jay Adams 1909 - 1926
George W. Rightmore (Acting) 1908 - 1909
Joseph H. Outhwaite 1905 - 1907
William F. Hunter 1893 - 1905
Marshall Jay Williams 1891 -1893

The Moritz College of Law has 80 faculty members. Notable current and former faculty members include:

Notable alumni

Robert Duncan
William Saxbe
George Voinovich

The Moritz College of Law has approximately 10,000 alumni across the United States. Selected notable alumni distinguishing themselves include:

References

  1. 1 2 3 "U.S. News: Ohio State University (Moritz)". U.S. News. U.S. News. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
  2. 1 2 "The 50 best law schools in America". businessinsider.com. Business Insider. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
  3. 1 2 "The 25 best public law schools in America". businessinsider.com. Business Insider. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "Section of Legal Education - Employment Summary Report". American Bar Association. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 Williams, Lawrence (1935). "The Law School" (PDF). Law Journal of the Student Bar Association of the Ohio State University. Retrieved 2016-08-06.
  6. ↑ $30M Gift is Largest Single Donation to OSU, onCampus. July 19, 2001. Accessed on June 13, 2006.
  7. ↑ Law Record, Autumn 2005, Dean's Message. Accessed on June 13, 2006.
  8. ↑ 2000 Selective Investment Grant. Accessed on June 13, 2006.
  9. ↑ 2004 Distinguished Teaching Awards. Accessed on June 13, 2006.
  10. ↑ 2003 University Distinguished Scholar Awards. Accessed on June 13, 2006.
  11. ↑ 2004 University Distinguished Diversity Enhancement Award. Accessed on July 13, 2006.
  12. ↑ "Above The Law Top 50 Law Schools 2016". abovethelaw.com. Above The Law. Retrieved August 8, 2016.
  13. ↑ "Top Law Faculties in Scholarly Impact, 2015". Brian Leiter. Retrieved August 8, 2016.
  14. ↑ "Most-Cited Critical Theory Law Faculty, 2010-2014 (inclusive)". Brian Leiter. Retrieved August 8, 2016.
  15. ↑ "2015-16 ExpressO Law Review Rankings:" (PDF). ExpressO. Bepress. Retrieved August 8, 2016.
  16. ↑ Ohio State Journal on Dispute Resolution. Accessed on June 13, 2006.
  17. ↑ Moritz Announces Journal for the New Information Age, This Month @ Moritz. Accessed on June 13, 2006.
  18. ↑ Student Organizations: Moot Court. Accessed on August 25, 2007.
  19. ↑ Leichter, Matt. "Class of 2015 Employment Report". The Law School Tuition Bubble. Retrieved 6 August 2016.
  20. ↑ "Ohio State University Profile". Law School Transparency. Retrieved 6 August 2016.
  21. ↑ "Tuition & Student Budget". Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. Retrieved 24 July 2014.
  22. 1 2 "Ohio State University Profile, Costs". Law School Transparency. Retrieved 24 July 2014.
  23. ↑ "Which law school graduates have the most debt?". U.S. News & World Report. Retrieved 24 July 2014.
  24. ↑ MacDonald, Jim (April 8, 1966). "Death of Nicklaus friend saddens Masters leader". Toledo Blade. (Ohio). p. 16.

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