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My 1L JDO Experience
By: Stephanie Schmudlach The decision to go to law school, while not always hard in itself, is without a doubt one of the hardest processes that those who seek graduate level studies may go through. Deciding to pursue a J.D. as an undergraduate student, or even in high school, gives you the advantage of continuous studying and maintaining your pace as at each step you take. So, what about those of us who make the decision later in life, the ones who decide to take this pa
Stephanie Schmudlach
Dec 20, 20252 min read


NextGen Bar Exam Adopted in Ohio
The Ohio Supreme Court has announced that in July of 2028, Ohio will adopt the NextGen Bar Exam, replacing the Uniform Bar...
Joshua E. Brown
Mar 10, 20252 min read


The Ghosts of Vegas: Reflections on Turning 40
Everyone’s turning 40. Fine, not everyone, just all my friends. That is why my buddies and I decided to get together over the winter...
Luis Tobar
Feb 12, 20252 min read


Examining Law School Exams: A Survey
With another semester of exams behind us (and another set waiting for us in May), this column surveys several variations of the final...
Eric Fogle
Feb 10, 20253 min read


Faculty Spotlight: Professor Kevin Garewal – Leading the Law Library into the Future
If you are looking for a law student, odds are they are in the library. Despite all this time we spend there, however, most law students...
Cole Sundermann
Nov 4, 20243 min read


The Story Behind the CSU’s Pledge – A Sit-Down with Dean Fisher
By: Cole Sundermann This past orientation, Cleveland State University, College of Law welcomed their largest 1L class in recent memory....
Cole Sundermann
Oct 6, 20244 min read


Lessons From The Warrior Mindset
I served 13 years on active duty as a Submarine Warfare Officer in the US Navy and completed 3 submarine deployments. I also studied...
Nick Saflund
Feb 4, 20243 min read


Statement of Dean Fisher re: Ad Hoc Committee on Externships
I want to thank all those students who have expressed their opinions on the subject of paid externships and a special thanks to those who...

Lee Fisher
Feb 4, 20242 min read


A Beacon of Constitutional Discourse: The Federalist Society at CSU Law
At CSU Law, a new chapter is unfolding—one marked by intellectual vigor, spirited debates, and an earnest desire to welcome new members...
Ian Duncan
Feb 4, 20242 min read
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