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OACTA Law Student Diversity Scholarship – Deadline is TODAY

Friday, April 20th, 2012

OACTA 2012 Law Student Diversity Scholarships Available

OACTA’s annual Law Student Diversity Scholarship program is open to incoming second and third-year African American, Hispanic, Asian, Pan Asian and Native American students enrolled at Ohio law schools. Incoming second and third-year female law students enrolled at Ohio law schools are also eligible regardless of race or ethnicity.  Other criteria for the scholarship include:

  • Academic achievement in law school;
  • Professional interest in civil defense practice; and
  • Service to community and to the cause of diversity;

Up to two (2) scholarships in the amount of $1,250 each will be awarded to successful applicants.  Applicants are required to submit an application, law school transcript and a cover letter addressing the following:  academic, personal and professional accomplishments, and why they should be selected as a recipient of the scholarship.  Applicants may submit up to three letters of recommendation.

The completed application and all other requested material must be received by April 20, 2012.  Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Winners will be announced in June 2012.  Scholarship recipients will be recognized at the OACTA Annual Meeting in November.

Click here to download the application.

ROOM CHANGE: ACLU Meeting and Election – Apr. 18, 12:30, L-167

Tuesday, April 17th, 2012

ROOM CHANGE – ACLU Elections to be held in L-167

Akron Law ACLU willl hold officer elections for next year, reconsider it’s officer position and Constitution on Wednesday, April 18 at 12:30 in L-167. Old and new officers will then discuss remaining plans for the year to help transition and talk generally about objectives for next year.

TRIAL TEAM TRYOUTS POSTPONED

Monday, April 16th, 2012

TRIAL TEAM TRYOUTS for Saturday April 21st are POSTPONED.  Instead,  tryouts will commence at the start of Fall Semester.  We will keep you posted as to the the specific times and dates.   For students who have already signed up, the case will remain the same, so you have all summer to work on your materials.  Sorry for the inconvenience and good luck on finals.

Please direct any questions or concerns to Daniel Leister at leister.daniel@gmail.com or Stephanie Hand-Cannane at sah83@zips.uakron.edu.

Trial Team Luncheon – TOMORROW at 12:15 pm in L-151

Monday, April 16th, 2012

Attention all 1L and 2L students.  Worried you might not get a job when you graduate?  Want to come into an interview with a set of marketable skills?  Want to start building a strong legal network?  Well, now has never been a better time to tryout of Akron Law Trial Team!  This nationally acclaimed program is holding an informal luncheon TOMORROW, TUESDAY, APRIL 17 @ 12:15 in ROOM #151.  So pack a lunch and come network with real trial attorneys.  You DO NOT WANT TO MISS this opportunity to learn about trial team, discover what trial team has done for so many others, and what trial team can do for you.  Please don’t miss this opportunity.
If you have any questions please contact Daniel Leister at leister.daniel@gmail.com, Dan Bray atdlbray62@gmail.com or Greg Thompson at gat8@zips.uakron.edu.

Last Fed. Soc. Event TONIGHT at 5:30pm in West Hall 210

Monday, April 16th, 2012

Last Fed. Soc. Event TONIGHT at 5:30pm in West Hall 210

“Is Islam Compatible with Democracy”

(CHIPOTLE FOR DINNER)

Professor David Forte, Speaker
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law

Dean Martin Belsky, Commentator
Akron School of Law

Federalist Society – general meeting and officer elections – Tuesday, April 17th at 12:30pm in West Hall 210

Friday, April 13th, 2012

The Federalist Society will hold a general meeting and officer elections next Tuesday, April 17th at 12:30pm in West Hall 210.  Under the Akron Fed. Soc. Constitution, only members belonging to the national Federalist Society chapter may vote.  Joining the national organization costs $5 and includes many benefits, such as quarterly publications of The Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy.  Follow this link to join:

https://www.fed-soc.org/my_fedsoc/default.asp?url=%2Fmembership%2Fstep1%2Easp

Please make sure you designate Akron School of Law as your organization on the new member application.

A leadership role in The Federalist Society allows you to develop contacts with some of the greatest legal scholars across the country.  Travel opportunities are available as well.  Feel free to contact Brittany Whitney at brittanywhitney@gmail.com if you have any questions.

Fed. Society – Is Islam Compatible with Democracy? – Apr. 16, 5:30, W-210

Friday, April 13th, 2012

Join The Akron Law Federalist Society for its final event of the academic year. David Forte, professor at Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, is an expert in Islamic law and will speak on whether Islam is compatible with democracy. Our own Professor Paul Richert will provide commentary.  We’ve scheduled this as an evening event and hope those who work during the day will be able to join us.

Date: Monday, April 16th
Time: 5:30pm-6:30pm
Location: West Hall 210
Dinner provided by Chipotle

Complete List of 2012-2013 SBA Officers

Thursday, April 12th, 2012

Now that the runoff election is complete, here is a complete list of the 2012-2013 SBA Officers:

President:   Eli Heller

Full-Time Vice President:   Kate Jones

Part-Time Vice President:  Katie Lott

Full-Time Secretary:   Josh Potter

Part-Time Secretary:   Stephanie Canon-Velazquez

Treasurer:   Lee Potts

Second Year Full-Time Class President:  Lavell Payne

Second Year Full-Time Class Representatives:  Alexandra Ripich and Kelle Bacon

Second Year Part-Time Class President/Representative:  Justin Shedron

Third Year Full-Time Class President:  Samantha Rutsky

Third Year Full-Time Class Representatives: Laci Mason and Pete Nischt

Third Year Part-Time Class President: Aneesh Johal

Third Year Part-Time Class Representatives: Dan Hampu and Allyson Murray

SBA Run-Off Election Results

Thursday, April 12th, 2012

SBA Run-Off Election Results:

Part-Time Vice President:  Katie Lott
Second Year Class Representative:  Kelle Bacon
Third Year Part-Time Class Representatitve:  Allyson Murray

Congratulations!

Environmental Law Society Meeting – Thursday, April 12, 5:45 pm, L-167

Wednesday, April 11th, 2012

Are you interested in environmental law, energy law, or natural resources or real property law? Then consider joining the Environmental Law Society to discuss these topics as well as future volunteer and networking opportunities such as the April OSBA Seminar. This Thursday is the election of our ELS officers for next year. Students new to ELS are invited to join us. Due to class turnover, there is still opportunity to become an officer even if you haven’t been an involved member. So join us and get involved this Thursday, April 12, at 5:45 pm in room L-167.