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Thoughts from UC Law

The Case of Contracts

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.

Professor Sean Mangan on Manifesting a Path to a Legal Career and a Purpose-Filled Life

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.

On Constitutional Law and Political Conflict

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.

Law School Application and Placement Primer

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.

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About The Blog

Motions and Merits invites prospective and current students, alumni, partners, and employers to engage in dialogue with the extended University of Cincinnati College of Law community. Motions and Merits offers reflections, commentary, and storytelling rooted within one of the nation’s oldest and most enduring law schools, while exploring the issues that shape modern legal practice.

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