Every Friday from 5:15 to 6:15 in the West Hall Lounge, the Law Association for Women will meet to discuss a book and learn to knit. Food will be provided.
Month: September 2009
International Law Society – General Meeting – Tue., Sept. 29, 5:45 pm, W-214
International Law Society will hold a general meeting on Tuesday, September 29, at 5:45 pm in W-214.
This will be the first meeting of the year to welcome all students interested in what ILS has to offer. This meeting is simply to get everyone up to speed on the agenda and introduce the officers.
China Business Summit
Interested in learning about business in China? Join us for China Business Summit, Friday, October 2nd.
China Business Summit
Strategies for Managing through the Global Recession
Oct. 2, 2009 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Quaker Square Inn at The University of Akron
135 South Broadway, Akron
Hear experts from Timken, Moen, Eaton, and more speak on topics such as Legal Update – Live from China, China Intellectual Property Panel, Economic Forecast and International Sourcing.
The registration fee for Akron Law alumni and students is $195. Six hours CLE and eight hours CPE are being offered. The cost includes CE hours, continental breakfast and lunch. Complete program details and registration can be accessed at www.uakron.edu/law/continuinged
Two students may attend the morning session free, by being selected from a random drawing. To enter the drawing for free registration, submit your name, e-mail address and telephone number no later than Noon Sept. 30 to Michele Novachek in the Office of External Programs (manovac@uakron.edu). All are welcome to pay the registration fee to attend.
Student Health Law Conference
Third Annual Student Health Law Conference – Hosted by Seton Hall University Ethics (ASLME) in Newark, New Jersey on Friday, October 16, 2009 from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm. This conference which is attended by law students throughout the country, seeks to expose law students to the myriad career paths for attorneys in health and life sciences. The conference provides an introductory session on health law, panels on a variety of employment opportunities and health law, and a networking reception with conference speakers. The $35 registration fee includes student meals. Topics covered include: Networking with Potential Employers, Hear about Nontraditional Jobs for Health Lawyers, Discover What Health Lawyers Do, Learn How to Contact Prospective Employers, and Get Guidance on How to Start Your Own Firm. For more information go to www.aslme.org.
How Can the Career Planning Office Help You?
How Can the Career Planning Office Help You? Recently, the Career Planning Office communicated what you can do to take control of your job search. Now, we’d like you to communicate to us what we can do to best help you. It’s a difficult job market right now; we’ll get better results if we work together.
The Career Planning Office will be hosting an open forum to get your constructive suggestions on what we can do to better serve you. This brainstorming session with Asst. Dean Meg Matejkovic and Career Planning Director, Barbara Weinzierl will be held on Thursday, October 1 at 12:15 and 5:15 in the West Hall Student Lounge area. At least come for the ice cream! If you prefer to offer your ideas in private and not in a public forum, our door is always open. Please stop by the Career Planning Office any time.