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Can someone who went to Cincinnati describe the facilities? Library? Computer availability? Printing free/paid? Lights? Classrooms?

Any info on the College of Law would be great.
Thanks!

they use tiki lights.

I just looked at U of Cincinnati recently with my son. Here is my take:

I think of them as a very good, boutique law school. This is a small school with good programs and good faculty-student interaction.

The criminal program is especially good;however,they have other good programs. The law school itself is VERY nice with great facilities. Frankly, I liked their program better than that of OSU despite the higher ranking of OSU.

You can also get instate tuition at UC after one year with good planning,which makes it a very good deal.

We also met a few students there who all loved it! In fact, we didn't get a negative comment about the law school from anyone. We even spoke to an attorney doing research at the school who said that the law school is very well respected in Ohio.

Also, University of Cincinnati has some amazing facilities especially their work out gyms and swimming pools, if that is of interest to you. There is no question in my mind that UC is an underrated school particularly for its professional and graduate offerings.

Frankly, the only downsides to the school is that they are located in a sketchy area of Cincinnati. If you stay around campus, you shouldn't have any problems. Secondly, although well- known in Ohio, it isn't as well known outside of Ohio ,but they definitely do have alumni working in other states with big law firms.

The campus is really nice but the surrounding area is kind of sketchy. When I visited I couldn't get in the law building so I have no info on that.

It's awesome. It's my first choice.

Definitely in a sketchy part of town. The law building itself is fairly unimpressive...felt like my old grade school library from 1960's. Everyone I spoke to there was very nice. I don't know any specifics about employment prospects, but would assume you'd be looking at greater Ohio area at best.

Facility isn't great by any stretch. The admissions staff will definitely make you feel welcome, though.

eupelia wrote:Can someone who went to Cincinnati describe the facilities? Library? Computer availability? Printing free/paid? Lights? Classrooms?

Any info on the College of Law would be great.
Thanks!

UC 1L here.

Facilities- some of the larger lecture rooms are a little dark but the library in my opinion is very nice. Plans for a new building are in the works now but In general I actually like the law building.

Computer availability- Always

Printing- You have an extremely high allotment, you pay for additional printing. But printing cases from lexus is free and does not count towards the allotment so I can't imagine using more than it.

Overall I'm very happy with my decision to go to UC. PM if you have questions.

Any comments on what it is like to live in Cincinnati? I have heard a lot about it being a rough city with a high crime rate. Does this match your experience? Do you think moving to Cincinnati would result in culture shock for a New Englander?

AKenter wrote:Any comments on what it is like to live in Cincinnati? I have heard a lot about it being a rough city with a high crime rate. Does this match your experience? Do you think moving to Cincinnati would result in culture shock for a New Englander?

I just finished my undergrad at UC and a local. The surrounding area (Clifton) is okay, meaning: affordable, multi-cultral. But, Clifton is surrounded by rough areas. The safety conscious student rents a place 20 mins away and buys a parking pass.