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Salmon P. Chase College of Law

NKU Chase College of Law 
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 The Chase Difference

Salmon P. Chase College of Law transforms lives by preparing our students for impactful and wide-ranging careers in law. Since 1893, Chase has enjoyed a reputation as “The Lawyer’s School.” Our graduates display top-notch skills and rise to prominence in the bar and on the bench. Here at Chase, you’ll combine classroom education and experiential learning with assistance from experienced faculty and staff whose mission is your success.

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Prepare, Participate, and Practice in an Ideal Venue.

Chase is located in the geographic center of northern Kentucky and Cincinnati. Even if you’re not from the region, you’ll feel the sense of community when you get here. Cincinnati is home to several professional sports teams, opera and ballet, regional theaters, museums and parks. There’s plenty of reasons to study at Chase and plenty of others to stay here in the region for a career.Chase graduates practice throughout the nearly 1,000 law firms in the area. Cincinnati is the seat of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.

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Chase By the Numbers

90%
Employment Rate

from the Class of 2023
for jobs calling for a law degree

#1
Bar Passage

overall on the Kentucky bar exam
for the Feburary 2024 administration

4th
in the Nation

for placing graduates in public interest
and government career paths.


STUDENTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Daniel Elmlinger

Daniel Elmlinger

“Professors bring real-world experiences to classrooms, which helps students understand both the legal theory and the practical application of the theory. Every professor’s enthusiasm for students’ success empowers students to ask questions and receive answers, which sharpens critical thinking and analytical skills.”

Chris Meyer

Chris Meyer

“Having an interest in law and a degree in bioengineering, I wondered what a merger of the two might look like. The W. Bruce Lunsford Academy for Law, Business + Technology has introduced me to the interdisciplinary nature of a modern lawyer."

Jasmyne Shaw

Jasmyne Shaw

“Student organizations provide opportunities to develop leadership skills by planning and leading networking, informational and social events. Programs on substantive legal issues complement classroom lessons and allow students to speak with and network with alumni and others from the legal community."

 

Carla Saldivar

Carla Saldivar

“Working with the Kentucky Innocence Project at Chase has taught me to be an advocate. While reviewing a client’s file, you may find ‘good’ facts and you may find ‘bad’ facts, but knowing that your client is counting on you to investigate and to tell his or her story pushes you to be a loyal and zealous advocate."