In partnership with the University of Cincinnati College of Law’s Center for Professional Development, Keating Muething & Klekamp PLL invites any first-year law student who seeks an opportunity to gain exposure to the legal profession to participate in the First-Year Law Student Case Competition. The event will be held at KMK Law on January 16–17, 2026.
This program offers students the chance to engage directly with members of the legal community through speakers, networking opportunities, team presentations judged by KMK partners, in-house counsel, and community leaders.
Who is eligible to participate?
The competition is open to any first-year law student who has encountered substantial educational or economic obstacles, or would benefit from greater exposure to the legal profession.
Registration
To register each team member must individually submit their resume and a registration form. That form includes a place to list your teammate and a section to write a required statement of why you would benefit from participation in the competition. Registration must be submitted to Kate Christoff, Director of Legal Talent, at casecomp@kmklaw.com by December 30, 2025. Space is limited so apply early.
Key Dates
Application Deadline: Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Competition Dates: Friday, January 16 & Saturday, January 17, 2026
Team Prizes
- 1st Place: $3,000
- 2nd Place: $2,000
- 3rd Place: $1,000
Contact Information
Kate Christoff, Director of Legal Talent
513.639.3965
kchristoff@kmklaw.com