The University of Cincinnati College of Law is a rare resource: an affordable legal education in an energetic urban environment. UC Law is a small and supportive law school community committed to your professional success.
Founded in 1833 - UC Law is the 4th oldest continuously operating law school in the country and the only law school in Ohio until 1885. It is one of the 32 charter members of the Association of American Law Schools, founded in 1900.
Our Mission and Vision
The mission of the University of Cincinnati College of Law is to educate and inspire leaders who pursue justice and advance the role of law in society.
We are a community of learners, led by a faculty committed to excellent teaching, scholarship, and service. We strive to create a learning environment that inspires the pursuit of justice, cultivates diverse and innovative ideas about law in society, fosters collaborative relationships, and imparts the knowledge, values, and competencies needed to excel in a changing world.
