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Message from Dean Louis D. Bilionis

Image of Dean Bilionis The University of Cincinnati College of Law has a long and distinguished history. It is the fourth oldest continually operating law school in the country and has been educating law students since 1833. Under the direction of the then dean, William Howard Taft, the Cincinnati Law School merged with the University of Cincinnati in 1896 to become the University's College of Law.

A founding member of the Association of American Law Schools, the College of Law counts among its many graduates some of the finest lawyers and public servants in our nation's history.

The University of Cincinnati College of Law has established a solid reputation as one of the premier small public law schools. It is a part of a comprehensive research institution in one of the most livable cities in the country. The College offers only the J.D. program to fewer than 400 students, creating an academic setting with a very favorable student/faculty ratio and an excellent environment for the study of law. Our graduates have achieved great success in the profession and in the community. We are indeed fortunate to count our graduates among the leaders of the bench and bar as well as in business and in government.

I encourage you to explore our website to learn more about the College of Law.

Louis D. Bilionis
Dean and Nippert Professor of Law
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For additional information about the history of the College of Law, I recommend Irvin C. Rutter & Samuel S. Wilson, The College of Law: An Overview, 1833-1983, 52 U. Cin. L. Rev. 311 (1983), available here in PDF format: download.