Month: March 2014

School of Law Fall 2014 Schedule

The Fall 2014 Schedule of Classes is available for online viewing via My Akron.  The typed copy of the School of Law schedule, including elective descriptions and footnotes will be posted by Wednesday, March 26th and a link to the schedule will be emailed.  It is important to review all footnotes and elective descriptions for specific class information.

The Fall priority registration period will begin on Monday, March 31st.  All students are encouraged to register early.  We suggest you log into your MyAkron account now to determine your registration date and time.

Tutorials showing how to use MyAkron to locate your enrollment appointment, to search and register for courses are available on the Software Training and Technological Services website located at: http://www.uakron.edu/training/StudentV9.dot.

Questions regarding courses may be directed to Misty Franklin at misty@uakron.edu.

Seeking volunteers for Fugitive Safe Surrender!

We are still in need of volunteers for the following dates and times:

Friday, June 27th from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (need 2 volunteers)

Friday, June 27th from 2-6:00 PM (need 1 volunteer)

Earn pro bono of limited means hours!

Fugitive Safe Surrender, the House of the Lord, 1650 Diagonal Rd., Akron, OH, June 25 – 28,2014, 10 AM to 6 PM.

 On the above dates and times the Ohio Attorney General’s office, in partnership with every major County and  City of Akron  public organization, will be conducting the most recent of several safe surrender programs. These programs were started by the United States Marshal several years ago and have now been taken over, in Ohio, by the Ohio Atty. Gen.’s office. The goal of the program is to create a safe haven for individuals with outstanding warrants, misdemeanor or felony, to surrender and have their cases disposed of before a Judge.

 In the past events over the four days of these programs each year, over one thousand people have surrendered each time. The benefit to the community is that individuals who have outstanding warrants feel free to surrender, the need to arrest people unexpectedly is removed, and the fugitives can go on with their lives. This is a worthwhile program.

To volunteer for one of the above-named slots, please email Alisa Benedict O’Brien: ab139@uakron.edu

LEGAL CLINIC ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR PAID POSITION

The University of Akron School of Law Legal Clinic is hiring for a paid position open for Summer 2014 and the 2014-2015 school year.  The paid position is for a Director of our Inmate Assistance Program. This position is open to all full-time day or evening students entering their 2L or 3L year in Fall 2014.

Persons chosen for this position may work up to 20 hours during the school year and up to 25 hours in the summer.  Students MUST be enrolled in classes during the summer.

People interested in developing interviewing, research, and writing skills should apply.  Our Clinic graduates use their skills in civil and criminal contexts as Public Defenders, County Prosecutors, Legal Aid lawyers, judicial law clerks, and civil practitioners.

A cover letter and resume must be submitted to Maureen Davis no later than Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at 5:00 p.m.  Please sign up for an interview time in the Legal Clinic when you submit your application.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Maureen Davis at 330-972-7751 or by e-mail, mdavis1@uakron.edu.

DRI Law Student Diversity Scholarship Application Due March 31

The deadline for receiving applications for DRI’s 2014 Law Student Diversity Scholarships is March 31st. These scholarships are open to 1) all rising second- and third-year African American, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American law students; 2) all second- and third-year female law students, regardless of race or ethnicity; 3) any other rising second- and third-year students who come from backgrounds that would add to the cause of diversity, regardless of race or gender. Additional information and an application are available on DRI’s web site at www.dri.org.