News - Capital University Law School

’83 CapLaw grads, judges lead Perry County free legal clinic

April 30, 2013

When Luann Cooperrider, L'83, and Dean Wilson, L'83, looked around the communities in the Perry County in Appalachia Ohio, they saw a tremendous need for legal representation among people who could not necessarily afford an attorney – but who also could not get help from Legal Aid because of a lack of funding.

Capital University Law School is creating innovative curriculum

April 12, 2013

Capital University Law School is creating several innovative additions to its curriculum as part of its response to the changing educational needs of its students.

Ohio Innocence Tour 2013 will include a stop at Capital University Law School April 11

April 3, 2013

The Ohio Innocence Tour 2013, presented by Ohioans to Stop Executions & Witness to Innocence, features men formerly on death row who have been exonerated, along with their families. The event will be at noon Thursday, April 11, in Room 229 at the Law School, 303 East Broad Street.

Dennis McCarthy, L'75, appointed as member of the National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force

April 2, 2013

Retired Marine Corps Lieutenant General Dennis McCarthy, L'75, has been appointed as a member of the National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force. The appointment was announced by the White House announced today that President Obama has appointed April 1.

Call Center Connecting Veterans with Legal Services TN

Call center starts operations to connect veterans, active military with legal services

March 12, 2013

A call center that helps connect Central Ohio’s low-income veterans and active military personnel to legal services is now in operation at Capital University Law School.

Law Students to Argue Child Welfare and Adoption Law in Moot Court Competition in Columbus March 15-16

March 12, 2013

Twenty-six teams of law students from across the country will demonstrate their advocacy skills as they present legal arguments at the seventh annual National Moot Court Competition in Child Welfare and Adoption Law Friday March 15 at the Ohio Statehouse and Saturday March 16 at the Supreme Court of Ohio Judicial Center.

Capital University Law School seeking nominees for 2013 Hall of Honor

February 13, 2013

Capital University Law School is accepting nominations for the 2013 inductees into the Hall of Honor, a place that permanently honors the dedication and contributions of outstanding alumni, friends, faculty and staff of the Law School.

Role of federal judiciary in society subject of Capital University Law School’s Sullivan Lecture

February 13, 2013

The role of the federal judiciary in American society will be the subject of the 34th annual John E. Sullivan Lecture, sponsored by Capital University Law School.

Magistrate Judge Deavers, L’94, to speak at Commencement

January 29, 2013

The Hon. Elizabeth Preston Deavers will present the keynote address at the 2013 Capital University Law School commencement and hooding ceremony May 19.

Council and Counselors Working for Art’s Sake

January 16, 2013

Greater Columbus Arts Council, Columbus Bar Association, Capital University Law School Small Business Clinic and some local attorneys have teamed up to support the Central Ohio arts community by providing pro bono legal services to local artists and arts organizations.