Master of Laws (LLM) Program

Career-Oriented Curriculum

The Moritz College of Law provides a career-oriented curriculum to its students. With combined offerings of doctrinal courses in major legal practice areas (such as corporate law, litigation, dispute resolution, labor and employment law, and intellectual property) and experiential learning courses (such as the Mediation Clinic , the Legislation Clinic , and the Public Interest Externship program , moot court competitions ,) Moritz equips LLM candidates with essential lawyering skills and real-life work experience that meet the demand of the global legal market.

A flexible degree , LLM students at Moritz may design their own curriculum that best suits their career goals, either by selecting any courses from over 100 courses in all major areas of U.S., transnational and international law , or focusing on one of the six academic concentrations that focus on major legal practice areas in the global market.

LLM- JD Transfer

LLM students at Moritz has the option to transfer to the JD program upon completion of the LLM program. Most credits earned from the LLM degree are transferrable to the JD program. As a result, LLM-JD transfer students will complete the JD program only in two years. LSAT test is not required.

LLM Student Support

The academic year at Moritz is enriched through a wide range of resources and student support services available both at the College of Law and the Ohio State University, including one-on-one academic advising, career advising, mentoring program, mental health and wellness programs, Faculty Resource Advisors, and LLM-JD Buddy program. Our career and professional development programs help prepare LLM students for job search post-graduation during the OPT period (OPT - Optional Practical Training - allows F-1 visa students temporary employment of up to 12 months after graduation in law-related roles, working at least 20 hours a week or full time).

Preparation for Bar Exam Success

At Moritz, LLM students may take courses on all subjects tested on the New York bar exam as well as many other bar exams in the U.S., such as Ohio, California, D.C., Massachusetts, Texas, Washington. LLM students also receive a low-cost commercial bar prep course from THEMIS, one of the largest national bar review providers, along with bar exam info sessions and workshops at the law school throughout the academic year. This bar exam prep course will help them prepare for all of the bar exams listed above.

The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law is an integral part of one of the world’s great educational institutions. Founded in 1891 and consistently the top-ranked law school in the State of Ohio, the Moritz College of Law has grown into one of the nation’s pre-eminent public law schools and one of the most respected law schools in the world.

Founded in 1891 and consistently the top-ranked law school in the State of Ohio, the Moritz College of Law has grown into one of the nation’s pre-eminent public law schools and one of the most respected law schools in the world.

A collegial community of approximately 570 students and more than 50 faculty members, Moritz is known for its rigorous academic program, the pioneering research of its world-class faculty, a deep commitment to teaching and professional training, and the development of future leaders.

The college’s more than 11,000 alumni are central to its national reputation. Graduates include justices of the Supreme Court of Ohio, federal appeals and district court judges, U.S. senators, U.S. representatives, governors, managing partners in law firms of all sizes, chief executive officers of Fortune 500 corporations, professors at law schools across the country, and prominent attorneys in private practice, government service, and public interest law firms.

The Moritz College of Law is an integral part of The Ohio State University, one of the best and largest public universities in the U.S. The Ohio State University has also been selected among U.S.’s best public university campuses. The Ohio State University is nationally known for its college football team, the Buckeyes.

Moritz College of Law's Missions

• We seek to teach students rigorous analytical skills, assist them in developing their understanding of the law and legal process, and enhance their professional judgment through a dynamic and innovative learning environment with the goal that they become outstanding legal professionals equipped to aid and improve society.
• Offer insights on the impact of law and legal institutions on individuals and communities and advocate for changes in law that improve the well-being of people and society.
• Contribute expertise in the public conversations and initiatives that lead to the improvement of law and the administration of justice in Ohio, the nation, and the world.