AB INITIO HAPPY HOUR – Sept. 29, 5-7 pm, Barley House

Join the Ab Initio Section of the Akron Bar Association for FREE food and drinks at Barley House on Thursday, September 29th from 5-7pm to socialize and celebrate the near-end of the school/work week!  It is the perfect opportunity to mingle with new lawyers and get to know what the Akron Bar Association, particularly the Ab Initio Section, is all about.

 Please RSVP to carrieh@akronbar.org  or on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=189886011080099) to ensure an accurate food count.  All are welcome to attend!  Hope to see you there!

Information Session on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Legal Honors Program — TODAY, Thursday, September 22 at 12:15 in Room 215

United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Legal Honors Program Presentation: Thursday, September 22 at 12:15 in West Hall, Room 215.

Ray Keyser, Chief Counsel in the Cleveland Field Office will be here on to talk about HUD’s recruitment of entry-level attorneys through its legal honors program. The presentation will cover the basic application requirements as well as some personal tips and guidance from Mr. Keyser’s own experience as an applicant. Because the legal honors program is highly competitive, Mr. Keyser will also discuss some alternative avenues for law school graduates who might be interested in joining the department. Please feel free to bring your own lunch to the presentation.

 

Call for Admission Ambassadors

Akron Law Admission Ambassadors are student volunteers who assist the Admissions Office by representing Akron Law from the incredibly valuable law student perspective. The Ambassador Program is structured so students may select the level of commitment to the Admissions Office that works best with their schedule and interests – from volunteering at an Open House to leading hour-long tours throughout the year.

If you would like to serve as an Admission Ambassador this year, please do the following two things:

  1. Complete the Admission Ambassador Interest form at www.uakron.edu/law/admissions/ambassador.dot. The Admissions Office will review submissions to this form in the coming weeks and assign students to the various tasks within the Admission Ambassador Program.
  2. Come to one of two training sessions (Tuesday, September 27 at 12:20 pm in W-214 or Wednesday, September 28 at 5 pm in L-167). All Admission Ambassadors are expected to attend a training session. If you have a schedule conflict and absolutely can’t make it to either session, please email Adam Messner at apm@uakron.edu so that we can make other arrangements with you to discuss the program in person.

Requirements to serve as an Admission Ambassador are as follows:

  1. At least 2.3 cumulative GPA
  2. Successful completion of first semester of law school (first year students who want to be Admission Ambassadors may begin in the spring semester)
  3. Friendly, welcoming, and professional

Please note that you may claim up to five (5) hours toward your Pro Bono/Community Service graduation requirement by serving as an Admission Ambassador.

Please address any questions regarding the Admission Ambassador program to Adam Messner at apm@uakron.edu.

 

Reminder — All Second Year Students – Mentor Program Training Session – Today at 12:15 or 5:15 in Room 167

Akron Bar Association/University of Akron School of Law Mentor Program — Training Session TODAY for student mentees

All second year full-time and 3rd year part-time students are strongly encouraged to sign up for the Mentor Program.

All students who plan to participate in the mentor program MUST attend a one hour training session today, September 21 at either 12:15 or 5:15. Details and application forms will be distributed at the training sessions or you may sign up at http://www.uakron.edu/law/career/lawyer-to-law-student-mentor-program

The Mentor Program is a great networking opportunity – don’t miss out!

ROOM 167

Pizza will be provided.