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University of Cincinnati College of Law

Immerse yourself in a dynamic community dedicated to educating and inspiring leaders to pursue justice and advance the role of law in society. Dive into unique opportunities to defend the wrongfully convicted, fight for human rights around the globe, combat economic inequalities, and lift members of underserved communities. 

Develop essential legal and practical skills that will fuel your success in corporate boardrooms and state and federal courtrooms.  From BigLaw partners to leaders of the most influential public interest organizations in the country, our graduates elevate justice and represent the practice of law at the highest levels—creating a legacy of positive change that inspires generations to come. 

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Dean Haider Hamoudi’s Strategic Vision

Learn what puts Cincinnati Law on the national and global map, and our future plans as we move forward to Next.

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Juris Doctor (JD)

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Cincinnati Law empowers our students to shape their unlimited future, guided by a passion to elevate justice in all its forms. Through experiential learning, individualized support, and a tradition of innovation, our JD program equips you with the knowledge, skills, and values to lead with purpose and serve your community.

JD Program

Master of Laws (LLM)

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Our LLM program offers academic excellence and world-class experience in the heart of the U.S.  LLM students benefit from the state-of-the-art campus, scholarship opportunities, networking opportunities and affordable tuition. Discover how Cincinnati prepares students with the legal skills and work experience needed to launch impressive careers around the globe. 

LLM Program

Graduate Law Programs

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Enhance your skills while developing a working knowledge of the law that you can put into practice today. Designed for working professionals, the MLS offers the flexibility and insight to help you thrive in today’s complex legal landscape.

Graduate Program
Drew Dear (JD, ‘25)

Launch Your Unlimited Future

“I went from student to lawyer. UC Law prepared me to take that leap.”

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Abby Hobbs (MA, JD, ‘26)

Elevate Justice

"I’m not here to fit the mold of what a lawyer is supposed to look like. I’m here to expand it."

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Criminal Law Program
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Mohammed Alharthi (LLM, ‘19)

Cultivating the Complete Professional

"UC talks about how important your summer experience is. I learned so much."

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Freed by UC Law's Ohio Innocence Project

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I am so thankful that I am here at Cincinnati Law…It is a great college, great student body. You can quote me on that.”

Olivia Montgomery Class of '26

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Cincinnati Ethics Center hosts annual high school competition

January 21, 2026

The Cincinnati Ethics Center will host the fourth annual Greater Cincinnati Regional High School Ethics Bowl Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 24-25, at the University of Cincinnati. Multiple sessions designed to test the ethical reasoning skills of high school students will be held in UC’s Carl H. Lindner College of Business and the UC College of Law.

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