Month: February 2015

FCBA Foundation Law School Scholarship

The FCBA Foundation Law School Scholarship application window is now open and available to law students entering their second and third years of study in the fall of 2015. Law students must be attending an accredited law school in the United States. One-time competitive awards are available ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 and are based on the applicant’s financial need, demonstration of merit, and interest in communications law practice.

Applicant Selection:

This is both a merit and needs-based scholarship. Applicants must demonstrate strength of character, superior academic achievement, and a strong interest in pursuing a career in communications law. Applicants will be selected on the basis of: (1) a demonstrated interest in the communications law field; (2) dependence on financial assistance in order to attend law school; and (3) their law school record.

Applications for the FCBA Law School Scholarship funding should be submitted online at:

https://fcbafoundation.starsscholarshipsonline.com/STARS/default.aspx. Applicants may be asked to interview with members of the Foundation Board; interviews may be conducted by telephone. Applications are due no later than April 1, 2015 and the winners will be notified by May 15, 2015.

Earn Pro Bono Hours at Haven of Rest with JLSA

Jewish Law Students Association Community Service Event

Sunday March 1st from 9:00-12:00 pm — 3 Hours of Pro Bono

Please join us for our JLSA Community Service event on Sunday, March 1, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Haven of Rest located at 175 East Market Street, Akron, OH 44308.

Your volunteer experience can be applied to your required limited-means community service hours.

Please contact Rachel-Alia Elbaz at re16@zips.uakron.edu with any questions.

Niekamp, Weisensell, Mutersbaugh & Mastrantonio LLP seeks applications for 2L law clerk!

Akron, OH Law firm practices in the following areas – civil litigation, criminal defense, domestic, probate, wills, trusts, estate planning, business creation, record keeping, transactions, bankruptcy, banking law.
The successful candidate for the position will be asked to do research in several areas of the law including civil litigation, personal injury, business litigation. Work on Motions and briefs. There are also other less law specific duties required such as messenger duties, including such things as dropping off and picking up documents to/from other counsels’ offices, etc.
Qualifications: 2L
How to apply: Resumes, references, and writing samples can be sent electronically or via US Mail at the address below. Email: jack@nwm-law.com. Niekamp, Weisensell, Mutersbaugh & Mastrantonio LLP
23 South Main Street Third Floor Akron, OH 44308
Deadline: ASAP but no later than March 16, 2015

Fall 2014 CLASS RANKINGS HAVE POSTED

Fall 2014 CLASS RANKINGS HAVE BEEN POSTED!

Class rankings are now available in two locations:

  • The glass display case on the north wall in the West Hall Student Lounge

Note:  For website access, you may need to authenticate with your secured UAnetID and password.

 

Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston, Ltd. Scholarship Opportunities

Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston, Ltd., with offices in Wooster, Millersburg,Mount Vernon, Medina and Ashland, is sponsoring two law scholarships for the 2015-2016 school year.

The Critchfield Law Resident Scholarship is offered for current or former residents of Ashland, Holmes, Knox, Medina or Wayne counties who have completed at least one semester of law school.

The Critchfield Law Diversity Scholarship is offered to a minority student who has completed at least one semester of law school, regardless of the student’s place of residence.
Selected recipients will be awarded $1,000 for each scholarship for the 2015-2016 academic year. The application deadline is April 3, 2015.

Information regarding the scholarships and copies of the scholarship application forms can be found at www.ccj.com.  Questions regarding the scholarships may be directed to Tricia L. Pycraft, Esq., at 225 N. Market Street, Wooster, OH 44691, (330)264-4444 or at  TPycraft@ccj.com.