FOR FOREIGN-TRAINED LAwyERs

MASTERSOF LAWS

(LL.M.)

The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law is one of the top-ranked public law schools in the United States and our Master of Laws (LL.M.) program is designed for foreign-trained lawyers interested in learning about the American legal system. Our LL.M. students come

from all over the globe. This allows our graduates the ability to

create a network of attorneys that crosses continents and oceans.

LL.M. and J.D. students take classes side by side and often study

and socialize together after class.

Ohio State is one of the best places in America to earn an LL.M.

Why? We are a nationally ranked program that provides excellent

overall value and endless opportunities. Our challenging academic

program is led by dedicated professors who are international

experts in their fields. Our tuition is half the amount of comparable

private universities. Our location provides for excellent internships

and job opportunities and a modest cost of living in a thriving, safe

city. Our name is big, our community is small and tight-knit.

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• Criminal Law

• Dispute Resolution (top-ranked program in the country)

• Intellectual Property and Information Law

• International and Comparative Law

• Labor and Employment Law

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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 courses and challenging

seminars that explore new and emerging legal fields and

issues. We create a custom course schedule for each of our

LL.M. students that is designed to meet an individual’s needs

and interests.

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The LL.M. class at Ohio State is comprised of 35-40 students who come to study from all over the world each year. we are looking for a diverse group of

committed students with a demonstrated background of academic success

who can thrive in this intensive, one-year program. 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.

“I was passionate about criminal law long before I came here, but, for me, Professor Joshua Dressler is a genius. He is willing to talk with me, and that never happens with professors in my home country. He asks questions, and lets me think for myself. The teachers here are really special.”

Jad Rizk, Lebanon

”At Moritz, I have been impressed by the extremely qualified professors who are always ready to listen to you. I also realized that 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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applicatiOn requirements•Allprevioustranscripts

•AminimumTOEFLscore(80)orIELTSscore(6.5)

•Twolettersofrecommendation

•Resume

•Personalstatement

Applications accepted Sept 15 - April 15

moritzllm@osu.edu

“My advice to new LL.M. students: seek out new people, and

try something new every day. Columbus is teeming with things

to do, places to see, and excellent food. Don’t be afraid to strike

up a conversation with that stranger sitting next to you in class.”

Katrin Thorsteinsson, Iceland

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 are often asked to serve as experts for policy

makers and the national media. They have clerked for the

supreme Court of the United states and have provided counsel

to some of the largest international companies in the world.

Most importantly, our professors love to teach and have been

recognized with the university’s highest teaching awards more

than a dozen times. They are genuinely interested in helping

students thrive in and out of class. Our small size, low faculty/

student ratio, and open-door culture encourage personal contact

with faculty, leading to spontaneous after-class discussions,

supportive mentoring, and life long connections.

Alan C. Michaels Dean and Edwin M. Cooperman Chair in Law

Laura Fernandez Assistant Dean for International and Graduate Affairs

Katrina Lee Director, LL.M. Legal writing Program

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In addition to challenging courses and concentrations, Ohio State offers LL.M. students several key experiential learning or extracurricular programs, including:• AMERICAn LAw & LAnguAgE PRogRAM. This summer program exposes

students to major concepts in American law and is a great resource for incoming LL.M. students or practicing attorneys, judges, or business law professionals.

• PRogRAM on DIsPutE REsoLutIon. Ohio state has the top-ranked alternative dispute resolution program in the country and trains students in negotiation and mediation.

• MEDIAtIon AnD LEgIsLAtIvE CLInICs. These two experiential learning courses allow students to gain experience working with real clients under the direction of a faculty member.

• CAREER sERvICEs sPECIFICALLy FoR LL.M.s. Moritz has a career services counselor dedicated to assisting students plan and take the next steps in their careers.

• PuBLIC ExtERnshIP oPPoRtunItIEs. student externs work in government agencies throughout Columbus, gaining hands-on legal experience.

• PRogRAM on DAtA AnD govERnAnCE. Ohio state hosts lectures, panel discussions, and other events focused on intellectual property, privacy, and copyright.

• prOgram On law, Finance, and gOVernance. students in this program benefit from lectures and workshops given by corporate leaders and financial experts.

• mOOt cOurt and negOtiatiOn cOmpetitiOns. LL.M. students refine their skills by competing against J.D. students and other LL.M. students.

• REsEARCh AssIstAntshIPs. A limited number of opportunities exist for Ohio state law faculty to hire LL.M. students to conduct legal research.

• OxFOrd summer prOgram (Oxford, England). students can spend the summer taking both American and English legal courses.

• wAshIngton, D.C. suMMER PRogRAM. students take classes and work in the

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SchOLARShIPInFORmATIOn:

There are a variety of scholarships and loan options available to assist students. All applications completed and received by February 1 will receive priority consideration for scholarship awards. All applicants will be automatically considered for all applicable scholarships.

SchOLARShIPS:

Moritz LL.M. scholarship

scholarship for the Americas

scholarship for Africa

scholarship for Europe

scholarship for southeast Asia

Chinese Excellence scholarship

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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 1.5

million people in the area, and has a much more

affordable cost of living than other major cities.

Columbus is also a business epicenter with a

diverse, fast-growing economy and hundreds of

company headquarters. The city also supports a

bustling cultural scene, rich with concerts, theaters,

music and sporting events.

FORmOREInFORmATIOn:

INTERNATIONAL AND GRADUATE AFFAIRs The Ohio state University Moritz College of Law 55 w. 12th Ave., Columbus, OH 43210-1391 United states of America

moritzllm@osu.edu

PHONE NUMbER: 001-614-292-1241

The Ohio State University is one of the largest research universities in the world. Our university is very global

innature,withmorethan6,500international

students on campus each year and faculty

and researchers from many countries. Our

students have access to multiple libraries,

fitness facilities, theaters, restaurants,

concert venues, art galleries, medical

facilities, and more.

FOR FOREIGN-TRAINED LAwyERs

MASTERSOF LAWS

(LL.M.)