Donald P. Klekamp College of Law

09/16/2026

“Fulbright is a very competitive process. I applied two times. The first time, I didn’t get it. The second time, I didn’t tell anyone I was applying, I didn’t want to jinx it.

It’s part of my character to keep trying until I reach my goal. My parents were professional bodybuilders so I started working at a gym when I was 14. That’s when I learned discipline is very important. Around the same time, I was noticing the problems with corruption in my country [North Macedonia] and I thought becoming a lawyer was one way I could do something about it.

I arrived last August at the Donald P. Klekamp College of Law. In the first week, I realized that the law school is very well connected to the courts and the legal community.

I was like, “Oh, this is a place where I can grow.”

I figured, okay, I will see some hearings and maybe speak with an American judge for 15 minutes. That was before I learned about the judicial externship program.

I started externing at the First District Court of Appeals my second semester. I learned so many things...I was included in drafting memorandums, had legal discussions with the judges. I remember sitting at my desk inside the courthouse for the first time, and there was actually a name tag with my name on it.

I was like, ‘Oh my god, where am I?

If somebody told me a year ago I would be working on real cases in America, I would be like, ‘This is not possible. That is a dream.’

None of this would have been possible without the Fulbright program.

When I came home from the U.S., the first question in job interviews was: “What was your experience like in the US?” My LLM and the experience that I had in the courts definitely stood out in my job search.

Today, I work in Skopje at an international law firm headquartered in Vienna. It’s a competitive job.

I’m part of the system, but I’m very young. In the following years, I hope to make some changes, step by step. As Macedonians, we fight until we reach our goals.

- Alek Kolarikj - LLM 2026

The type of visa held may impact experiential learning opportunities.

09/14/2026

Join the Nathaniel R. Jones Center for Race, Gender, and Social Justice for The Spirit of Dissent: Echoes of American Dreams, an inspiring evening celebrating the power of dissent and its role in shaping our democracy.

Keynote speaker Rogers M. Smith will present “The Declaration of Independence and American Dreams,” exploring the historical and contemporary significance of dissent as a catalyst for change.

Thursday, October 8, 2026
6–8 p.m.
Donald P. Klekamp College of Law Atrium

Registration includes dinner by the bite and drinks. Individual tickets are $75, and student tickets are $25. Advance registration is required by Monday, September 28.
Learn more and register: https://foundation.uc.edu/thespiritofdissent

09/11/2026

Join us for Corporate Pizza as we explore the federal government's recent moves to take equity stakes in established and start-up companies, with a particular focus on the "golden share" in U.S. Steel and “investment” in Intel.

We will discuss the history of the government's cited statutory authority, the legality of these deals, and the terms of the equity stakes. (Corporate) Pizza provided.

Corporate Pizza is a monthly event hosted by the Corporate Law Center where Corporate Law Fellows will team up with an expert in a variety of fields to tackle a current topic in the law.

Our first event will feature Professor Kate Jackson and 3Ls Maggie Hinegardner and Nathan Steineker on September 16 from 12:15 to 1:15 in Room 140.

09/10/2026

UC Klekamp Law celebrates Professor Jennifer Bard’s latest contribution to Health Affairs Forefront.

In “After Chiles, States Lack a Clear Map for Regulating Speech-Based Health Care,” Professor Bard examines the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Chiles v. Salazar and the uncertainty it creates for states, licensing boards and health systems seeking to regulate speech-based health care while protecting patients from harm.

Read Professor Bard’s analysis:

The US Supreme Court’s 8–1 ruling went further than anticipated, and Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s dissent catalogs exactly what health care regulation now stands to lose.

09/08/2026

The Bleznick Tax Fellowship is helping students at UC’s Donald P. Klekamp College of Law turn an interest in tax law into confidence, experience and professional opportunity.

Created by Jordan Bleznick, A&S ’76, the fellowship provides students Isaiah Moshe, A&S ’24, Law ’28, and Sam Florence, Law ’27, with financial support, mentorship, research experience and connections that are preparing them for careers in tax law.

Learn how philanthropy is opening doors for the next generation of tax attorneys: https://www.uc.edu/news/articles/2026/08/philanthropy-allows-university-of-cincinnati-law-students-to-turn-curiosity-into-confidence.html

09/07/2026

Calling all students interested in justice, advocacy, and global impact.

The Urban Morgan Institute's Current Challenges & Strategies Conference offers a unique opportunity to learn from internationally recognized human rights leaders, explore today's most urgent issues, and connect with professionals working to create change.

November 6–7, 2026
UC Kleamp Law - https://www.alumni.uc.edu/get-involved/college-networks/law/urban-morgan-institute-human-rights-conference.html

Be part of the next generation of human rights advocates.

09/04/2026

As part of UC Klekamp Law Global Engagement Week 2026, join us for the Lawyers Change the World Speaker Series, presented by Ambassador María Jesús Conde Zabala.

Ambassador Conde’s distinguished career in international law and human rights includes serving as Spain’s Ambassador-at-Large for Feminist Foreign Policy, director of human rights for the Basque government, a UNICEF representative and regional advisor, a professor of sociology of law, and a substitute judge in Bilbao. She is a graduate of both the University of Cincinnati and the University of Deusto, UC’s strategic partner in Spain.

Thursday, Sept. 10
12:15–1:15 p.m.
Room 160

Students, staff and faculty are warmly invited to attend. Refreshments will be provided.

09/03/2026

UC Klekamp Law celebrates Professor Jennifer Bard and the publication of her essay, “How a Supreme Court Ruling on Conversion Therapy Could Reshape Health Care Regulation,” in Health Affairs Forefront.

In the essay, Professor Bard examines how the Supreme Court’s consideration of conversion therapy could have far-reaching implications for states’ ability to regulate health care and protect patients.

Read her analysis: https://www.healthaffairs.org/do/10.1377/forefront.20260209.636240/full/

09/02/2026

How do voting rights, redistricting and the law shape Ohio’s elections?

Join the University of Cincinnati Nathaniel R. Jones Center for Race, Gender, and Social Justice and the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center for “The Vote, the Map, and the Law: What’s at Stake in Ohio’s Election,” an engaging discussion about voting rights and gerrymandering in Ohio.

Thursday, Sept. 24
5:30–7 p.m.
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

Register Today: https://tickets.cincymuseum.org/freedomcenter/events/01a01b5e-fd61-fd2d-bf92-ffba18c31838?__hstc=12409899.ff89c8b5eff6b1edca82d108b9941f63.1787574334922.1787574334922.1787574334922.1&__hssc=12409899.1.1787574334922&__hsfp=a08d08aebdfb8c0f7e66064734a0f03b