Stories tagged with: Pre-law

Larry Hayman, Esq.
National Leaders

Larry Hayman receives national Gerald Wilson Award for leadership, service in pre law advising

April 7, 2026 3 min

Larry Hayman, Esq., was recognized for more than a decade of leadership at the regional and national levels, as well as his ongoing commitment to access, mentorship and professional collaboration.
A group of students attending a Pre-law day panel
University Community

Ohio University’s two-day Pre Law Day connects students with legal alumni, celebrates launch of new pre-law mentorship program

April 1, 2026 5 min

The Center for Law, Justice & Culture brought together 150 students and 24 alumni for its annual Pre-Law Day, offering valuable industry insight while celebrating the launch of the CLJC Pre-Law Mentorship Program.
Sonya Pfeiffer speaks to an auditorium on Pre-Law Day 2026
University Community

Building a future in the law: Event explores bias through the ‘Staircase’ trial

March 31, 2026 5 min

Pre-Law Day featured Sonya Pfeiffer (BSJ, ’95) and David Rudolf speaking to students and community members about cognitive bias and their experience as defense attorneys.
Participants in the Summer Law and Trial institute are shown in a courtroom with Jennifer Brunner
Inspiring students

Summer Law and Trial Institute expands pathways to legal careers for Ohio high school students

August 13, 2025 5 min

This year's participants explored many facets of the legal system, developed courtroom skills and discovered new pathways toward careers in law, justice and public service.

Greg Fraunfelter and Luke Feeney are shown with a group of other mayors from around Southeastern Ohio during a meeting at the Ohio Statehouse
Alumni Leaders

Bobcats in office: Ohio University alumni leading Southeastern Ohio as mayors

May 6, 2025 4 min

These alumni represent a growing network of OHIO graduates who are using their education to lead, serve and strengthen their communities.

The Ohio University Speech and Debate Team
Scripps College of Communication

OHIO Speech and Debate Team: Preparation is critical to debate success

September 4, 2024 5 min

The two candidates for President of the United States are preparing to debate next week (Sept. 10), and those involved in OHIO’s Speech and Debate Team have some simple advice – be prepared.
Summer Law & Trial Institute 2023 at Supreme Court of Ohio with Justice Melody Stewart

Experience law: Rising high school juniors and seniors invited to immersive academic study this summer

April 17, 2024 3 min

High school students are invited to apply by June 7 for the highly competitive Summer Law & Trial Institute this summer at Ohio University's Athens campus.
OUAA feature header

Lighting the Way for Those to Come

April 11, 2024 10 min

From mentorship to scholarship to recruitment, OHIO alumni inspire students to succeed.
Esme Miranda

OHIO student fuels passion for helping others through internship with Ohio Innocence Project

September 7, 2023 4 min

After Ohio University introduced Esme Miranda to the Ohio Innocence Project as a student organization they secured a summer internship as a social justice intern with the organization.

Johnathan Roberts
Student Success

Johnathan Roberts helps relaunch Ohio University Chillicothe Student Resource Center

August 29, 2023 3 min

Johnathan Roberts was recently selected as an Ohio Campus Compact AmeriCorps volunteer for the 2023-2024 academic year at Ohio University Chillicothe.
High School students Reya Singh and Leen Ciba are prosecutors in a mock trial in Walter Hall on Ohio University’s Athens Campus. | Photo by Ben Siegel

High school students invited to apply for free 2023 Summer Law and Trial Institute

May 9, 2023 3 min

High school students are invited to apply for the highly competitive Summer Law and Trial Institute offered this summer at Ohio University's Athens campus.
Alumna Leah Recht gives the keynote speech at the Ohio University Pre-Law Day.

Alumni talk with students about law school, access to justice and more at Pre-Law Day

April 13, 2023 5 min

Ohio University students got tips and encouragement about applying to law school and talked with alumni about their careers and timely topics drawn from the headlines at Pre-Law Day.
Leah Recht, portrait

Pre-Law Day features law school and career panels, resume review and more on March 2

February 9, 2023 3 min

Pre-Law Day on March 2 is an excellent opportunity for pre-law students at Ohio University to connect with alumni and explore their interest in law school and the legal profession.
2022 recipients of the CLJC Law School Application Support Fund award

Students invited to apply for CLJC Law School Application Support Fund

February 6, 2023 2 min

The Center for Law, Justice and Culture invites current Ohio University students to apply for the CLJC Law School Application Support Fund.
Jocelin Arbenz, third from left, and OIP Interns meet with Ohio Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor, center, and OHIO alumnus Pierce Reed, far right.

Jocelin Arbenz says Ohio Innocence Project internship gave her confidence for law school

September 30, 2022 9 min

Jocelin Arbenz enters her senior year at Ohio University excited about pursuing law school, especially after spending the summer interning alongside lawyers and law school students with the Ohio Innocence Project.
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