Capital University Law School

10/01/2026

Join us for Fall Open House on November 2 from 5:30–7 p.m. Tour our downtown campus with current law students, get a behind-the-scenes look at life at Capital Law and learn about the application process.

Your future in law could start with your next step at Capital. https://www.law.capital.edu/admission-aid/visit/

Thinking about law school? ⚖️ You could take your next step right here at Capital.

Join Capital University Law School for its Fall Open House on November 2 from 5:30–7 p.m. Tour their downtown campus with current law students, get a behind-the-scenes look at life at Capital Law and learn about the application process.

✨ Your future in law could start with your next step at Capital. https://www.law.capital.edu/admission-aid/visit/

09/25/2026

A legacy of service, carried forward. 💜⚖️

For Joe Bjorkman L’28, public service runs four generations deep. From a family shaped by military and civic service to his own path toward a career in law, Joe is continuing that legacy in a new way at Capital Law.

Read his story and see how his experiences shaped his journey to law school.

A Family Legacy of Service, Reimagined at Capital Law: Capital University Law School student Joe Bjorkman L'28 traces his commitment to public service through four generations of American Legion Boys State and Boys Nation involvement, from his WWII veteran great-grandfather through his own 2019 expe...

09/22/2026

Happy fall equinox, Capital University Law School. 🍂 The leaves will be falling again soon 🍂

09/18/2026

What does Ohio law require to prove an insanity defense?

As a verdict approaches in the New Albany warehouse shooting trial, Capital University Law School Associate Professor Robert Barnhart explains the legal standard at the center of the case, including the role of mental disease, a defendant’s understanding of the wrongfulness of their actions, and what their conduct after a crime may reveal.

Barnhart also discusses why insanity cases present a unique intersection between medicine and the law, an important topic he explores with his students in the classroom.

Read the full NBC4 story to hear Professor Barnhart’s analysis here, https://comets.capital/3Tbtpfb

09/11/2026

Capital University Law School was honored to welcome Justice Jennifer Brunner L'83 of the Ohio Supreme Court to the law school this past week for a visit that highlighted the importance of public service, professionalism, and engagement with the legal community.

During her visit, Justice Brunner guest lectured in the State Constitutional Law class. She also joined the newly rechartered Whiteside Inn of Phi Delta Phi to speak about public service and the importance of professionalism in the legal field, sharing stories from her time on the bench. The Whiteside Inn was incredibly grateful for the opportunity to host such a respected legal mind and looks forward to continuing to highlight exemplars of ethics and professionalism in central Ohio.

We are grateful to Justice Brunner for spending time with our students and community, sharing her experiences, and serving as an inspiring example of ethics and professionalism in the legal profession. Capital University Law looks forward to continuing to welcome and learn from legal leaders across central Ohio.

09/11/2026

We will never forget the events of September 11, 2001 and the lives lost that day.

Twenty-five years later, we pause as a community to remember the events of September 11, 2001, and the lives forever changed by that day.

For many of today’s students, this day is part of history they have learned through the stories of family, educators and their communities. As we reflect, we honor those who were lost and those whose courage, sacrifice and service helped communities come together in the days that followed.

May we continue to remember, learn from history and carry forward a spirit of compassion, service and unity. 🇺🇸

09/10/2026

Capital Law students are bringing faith, ethics and service together through the newly formed Ozanam Law & Service Society.

The student-led group creates opportunities to explore ethical leadership, engage with speakers and serve the community, connecting classroom learning with the values that guide a legal career.

The group kicked off the year with a visit from Bishop Earl Fernandes from Diocese of Columbus.

Read more in The Catholic Times.

A group of Catholic law students at Capital University in Columbus have formed an organization to link their growth in the faith with what they learn about the ethical standards of their chosen profession. Cameron Hapy, president of the Ozanam Law & Service Society, said the idea for the group came....

09/04/2026

Check out this story on Capital University Law student Emma Avila’s summer internship with the Warner Music Group.

Emma Avila, a rising second-year student at Capital University Law School, spent her summer far from the typical courthouse or law firm grind. Instead, she landed a Legal and Business Affairs internship with Warner Music Group in New York City, where sh...

09/01/2026

Applications are OPEN!

Ready to take the next step toward a career in law? Applications for the Fall 2027 J.D. program at Capital University Law School are officially open!

Whether you’re preparing to advocate, lead, serve or make an impact in your community, your journey starts here. ⚖️

🔗 Learn more and start your application: https://www.law.capital.edu/

08/28/2026

At Capital University Law School, there’s always something happening, even during the lunch hour.

This week, our students were engaged across four different opportunities to learn, connect and get involved:

• The Rural Practice Gap: Advancing the Practice of Law in Ohio’s Underserved Counties, featuring Amy Milam, L'07, Rural & General Practice Counsel for the Ohio State Bar Association
• First Generation Law Student Society: Bringing together more than 80 students in community
• ACLU Student Organization: Creating space for conversation and advocacy
• Federalist Society: Civil Disagreement in Law with Professors Fouch and Marcum and Judge Andrew King