In recent years, Bluffton graduates have been accepted to a number of excellent law schools, including:
University of Dayton
University of Cincinnati
University of Michigan
Xavier University
Georgetown University
University of Akron
University of Notre Dame
Ohio Northern University
UCLA
Here’s what our alumni are saying:
"My education at Bluffton taught me two critical skills necessary for success in law school - the ability to analyze large amounts of material and use that information to construct a concise written argument. Bluffton's small class sizes allowed for one-on-one feedback from professors on how to make my writing more clear and persuasive, and taught me how to identify inconsistencies in my arguments. In addition to the strong focus on writing at Bluffton, the Criminal Justice department provided courses in Constitutional Law and Criminal Law and Procedure, taught by a local judge, which confirmed my interest in going to law school."
-- Tom Ritzert, ‘01
Student, University of Michigan Law School
“The classes, professors, guest speakers, and off-campus opportunities at Bluffton University enabled me to understand the bigger public policy issues and injustices in the world and encouraged me to explore alternative views. Bluffton was the catalyst for me to choose a career in service to crime victims. I link my ability to testify before the Ohio General Assembly and before Congress on crime victim rights legislation, and to co-Chair a successful drive to amend Ohio's Constitution to my education at Bluffton."
-- David Voth, ‘78
Executive Director, Crime Victim Services, Allen County, OH
“Bluffton University provided me with an excellent background for law school. The liberal arts education I received helped me become knowledgeable about a variety of disciplines which pertain to the study of law. While at Bluffton, I was also continually challenged to view social issues from different perspectives. My cross-cultural experience in Northern Ireland, especially, broadened my worldview and taught me to always take other people’s perspectives into account when considering an issue. I am very grateful I chose Bluffton for my undergraduate studies.”
-- Melanie Murray, ‘06
Student, Ohio Northern University Law School
“The education I received at Bluffton prepared me as well as anything could for law school. The importance of public service emphasized by Bluffton as part of its curriculum has led to my career choice as a lawyer in the public sector.”
-- Alina Schulte, ‘04
Student, University of Cincinnati Law School
"Bluffton was a great stepping stone to my career as a lawyer. At Bluffton I learned the value of teamwork and compassion, and think that my education and experiences at Bluffton provided a solid foundation for law school and the practice of law."
--Tamara S. Brandt, 97
Attorney, Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton LLP, Los Angeles, Calif.
