As one of the nation’s premier public law schools, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law offers a stimulating, diverse community that ignites and supports the passionate pursuit of students’ interests inside and outside of the classroom.

Applicants to the college are required to apply electronically through the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) at LSAC.org. We will begin accepting applications for the class entering Fall 2025 beginning on September 15, 2024.

Every year, Ohio State Law receives applications from qualified students in a number that far exceeds the number of available seats. We limit our entering class size to approximately 160 students. If you have been placed on the wait list, the Admissions Office has …

Applicants to the college are required to apply electronically through the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) at LSAC.org. We will begin accepting applications for the class entering Fall 2025 beginning on September 15, 2024.

Nearly all Ohio State law students pay in-state tuition during their second and third years of law school. See our Establishing Ohio Residency page for more information on paying in-state tuition. 2024-2025 Student Budget

Each year, The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law welcomes a select group of transfer students from other ABA-accredited law schools.

Pass the Ohio Bar Examination (UBE), the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam, and the Ohio Law Component.

To learn more how to qualify as a Ohio resident for tuition purposes, please view “Ohio Residency for Tuition". Once you have accepted the offer of admission, you will be able to log into Buckeye Link to check your residency status.

The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law Master of Laws (LLM) Program draws upon the excellence in teaching and research at the best law school in Ohio and one of the best public law schools in the U.S.

Alumni regularly rate our clinics as their most rewarding and valuable law school experiences. In the College’s clinics, J.D. students represent diverse clients and conduct in-depth legal work, accompanied by an intensive academic experience.