May 2013 JD Degree Candidates Preparing to Take the July 2013 Ohio Bar Examination

Posted on Mar 12, 2013 in Student Services | Comments Off

TO:  May 2013 JD Degree Candidates Preparing to Take the July 2013 Ohio Bar Examination

 The following certificate forms for the Ohio Bar Examination have approaching deadlines.  These forms must be certified by the law school, then submitted to the Court so that eligibility to sit for the Ohio Bar Examination may be established. Please check these upcoming deadlines and be sure to submit your forms in time to allow for processing.  These forms must be submitted to College Program Specialist Terri Bisesi in The Office of Law Student Services, Dean’s Office, Room 136 of the law building.

  1. Law School Character Certificate:  You may drop off the Law School Character Certificate at the law school receptionist.  Ms. Bisesi will prepare the certificate for Dean Thorpe’s signature. The certificate form will be returned to you so that you may include it in your application packet to the Court.  The deadline to be received (not postmarked) at the Court as per their website:
  2. Final Law School Certificate:  You may drop off the Final Law School Certificate any time prior to the end of spring semester.  Ms. Bisesi will hold it until graduation on Sunday, May 19, 2013, then send it directly to the Supreme Court of Ohio on Monday, May 20.
  3. Substance Abuse Instruction Certificate:  You do not need to submit this form to us for completion.  Substance abuse lectures are available two times a year as a school offering from Akron Law.  Therefore, if you attended one of the lectures, we include the completion of this one hour of substance instruction on your Final Law School Certificate.  If you have not attended one of the law school’s Substance Abuse Lectures, make-up lectures are not available through The University of Akron School of Law. Lectures are scheduled through Ohio State Bar Association (OSBA) for a fee. Contact their office at 1-800-282-6556.

 If you have any further questions, please contact me.

 Best,

Ivy K. Banks, Esq. (ikw1@uakron.edu)

Assistant Director of Admissions, Student Affairs, and Academic Success Programs

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Flexible MBA Information Session – March 8, 2013, 5:30-7 pm

Posted on Feb 11, 2013 in Student Services | Comments Off

Flexible MBA Information Session – March 8, 2013, 5:30-7 pm

Discover the Many Benefits of a Joint Degree!

• Your LSAT may be used in place of the GMAT.

• Save up to 19 credits by doing a joint degree.

• Maximize your job opportunities with 2 degrees.

• Graduate Assistantships available

• JD/MBA or JD/M. Taxation Options

• The MBA interdisciplinary concentration provides maximum flexibility.

Applying is easy! Visit mba.uakron.edu and select “joint degree.”

Faculty and advisors will be on hand to discuss programs, admissions and GMAT requirements. The GRE, LSAT and MCAT may also be considered for admission if you have already taken the test.

Visit mba.uakron.edu to register online and for directions to the Taylor Institute in the Polsky building (fifth floor).

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Fall 2012 Class Rankings Now Available

Posted on Feb 4, 2013 in Student Services | Comments Off

The fall 2012 class rankings are now available here:

http://www.uakron.edu/law/students/studentservices/classrank_fall2012.dot

They will also be posted in the Law Student Lounge by the close of business on Monday, February 4, 2013.

Please direct all rankings-related questions to Adam Messner at apm@uakron.edu.

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Class Rankings Will Post Monday

Posted on Feb 1, 2013 in Student Services | Comments Off

The Computer Center staff was not able to post class rankings today. Class rankings will be posted on Monday, February 4. You will receive an email when rankings are ready to view.

Rankings will be posted here: http://www.uakron.edu/law/students/studentservices/classrankings.dot.

Please direct all questions regarding class rankings to Adam Messner, apm@uakron.edu.

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Bar Exam Review Course FELLOWSHIP 2013 JD Graduates

Posted on Jan 28, 2013 in Bar Examination Information, General Announcements, Student Services | Comments Off

ATTN:     January and May 2013 graduates taking a February or July 2013 Bar Exam 

RE:          Bar Exam Review Course Fellowship Application

 All January and May 2013 graduates taking a February or July 2013 bar exam will be reimbursed 90% of the actual cost to them of a commercial bar review course, up to a maximum of $2,200.

Bar Exam Review Course Fellowship checks will be processed for students after they complete the Exit Interview with Akron Law’s Career Planning & Placement Office and comply with the other requirements, including submission of this form, receipt of bar review course final contract detailing actual costs to student, and signature approval by the Career Planning Office. 

Batch fellowship check processing will resume in February for 2013 graduates.  

Please bring your completed application with you to your Exit Interview.   The form may be found at http://blogs.uakron.edu/law/files/2012/10/Bar-Exam-Review-Course-FELLLOWSHP-2013-JD-Graduates-92612.pdf   #  #

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