Motions & Merits
What does an in-house legal career really look like? Corporate counsel leaders and Dean Haider Ala Hamoudi discuss adaptability, initiative, mentorship, and the skills that sustain long-term success in law.
Law school teaches doctrine, but thriving in law requires adaptability, resilience, and real-world experience. Hear insights from legal leaders on what truly prepares students for a lasting career in law.
Trial lawyer Charlie Rittgers shares how data, jury insights, and modern communication strategies are reshaping trial prep—offering practical lessons future trial lawyers can use in their careers to improve persuasion and courtroom success.
UC College of Law Alum Pamela Miller ’09 shares how her law education shaped a career at the intersection of trauma, policy, and justice—challenging how courts understand child abuse and advancing the concept of Intrafamilial Child Torture.
As law school applications surge, employers increasingly want more practice-ready graduates. Cincinnati Law is transforming its first-year curriculum with a new course, to align core legal education to real-world practice.
Law professor Emily Houh traces her unexpected journey into contract law, revealing its deep roots in moral philosophy and its modern relevance to equity, social justice, and economic power in marginalized communities.
Discover how Professor Sean Mangan empowers University of Cincinnati College of Law students to pursue bold legal careers through hands-on experience, client-focused training, and a belief in every student’s potential.
At University of Cincinnati College of Law, Associate Professor, Ryan Thoreson prepares students to engage legal issues with rigor, respect, and nuance—building lawyers ready to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law in polarized times.
Dean Hamoudi of the University of Cincinnati College of Law discusses how their graduates are thriving in a diverse range of legal careers—from Big Law to public interest and government—demonstrating the real-world value of a legal education in today’s evolving landscape.