Month: March 2015

Center for Constitutional Law Fellowships

The Akron Center for Constitutional Law (CCL) is accepting applications for student fellowships for the 2015-16 academic year. Fellows work with the Center on research and public education related to recent developments in constitutional law. Current projects include tracking new U.S. Supreme Court decisions, adapting the Center’s resources to social media, and researching the history of gender and the constitution. The fellowship begins in Summer 2015 and fellows receive a small stipend for the part-time work. During the academic year, fellows are involved fully in the work of the Center, which includes opportunities for research, conferences, externships, editing the online journal, organizing moot court and paper competitions, mentorship by Con Law professors, and community public speaking. Fellows also have the opportunity to write their GWR thesis under the direction of the Center director.

It is expected that there will be three to five fellowships available. If interested, please submit your application to the CCL Director, Professor Tracy Thomas by March 31, 2015 at thomast@uakron.edu. Your application should include a letter explaining your interest in the area of constitutional law and a current resume including overall GPA and grades in all Con Law related courses. For questions please contact Professor Thomas, and for more information on the Center, go to http://www.uakron.edu/law/constitutionallaw/index.dot.

Akron Bar Foundation Fellowship – Applications due Friday, March 13th!

Akron Bar Foundation Fellowship

The Career Planning Office is excited to announce that the Akron Bar Foundation has created a fellowship to fund first and second year law students with a stipend while the student(s) is performing a summer clerkship with a not-for-profit, public interest or government position. The ABF Fellowship is available to any University of Akron Law School student completing their first or second year (full-time program) or second and third year (part-time program) curriculum. Recipients must commit to working in the position for at least 25 hours per week for a period of not less than ten (10) weeks, starting the third week of May. Students must arrange for work in a not-for-profit, public interest or government position prior to submitting an application. To apply, students must submit an application to the Career Planning Office by 12 noon on Friday, March 13. The application that is submitted must include: (i) a completed and signed Fellowship Program application form (available in the CPPO); (ii) law and graduate school (if applicable) transcripts (official copy, if possible), honors and awards; (iii) a current resume; (iv) a personal statement; (v) a statement from the employer confirming employment and the anticipated dates of employment; and (vi) such other information as requested. The application also may include letters of recommendation. Up to five applicants for the ABF Fellowship will be chosen for a personal interview to be conducted by select members of the Akron Bar Foundation. The number of ABF fellowships awarded and the amount awarded will be determined by the Akron Bar Foundation, but the amount of an individual award shall not be less than $2,500. Further details, instructions and application forms are available in the CPPO.

SELS – Basketball Tournament: Central Hower – Sun. March 15 3:00pm

The Sports and Entertainment Law Society is hosting its first annual basketball tournament at Central Hower on Sunday, Mar. 15th at 3:00 pm.

• Teams will consist of at least 5 players.
• There must be at least 1 person of the opposite sex on your team.
• Rules will be provided when you register your team.

If you would like to register your team, or you have any questions about the basketball tournament please e-mail sels.akronlaw@gmail.com with your team name and a list of players by Friday, Mar. 13th at 3:00 pm.

BLSA Banquet – April 11, 2015: 6:30pm – Quaker Inn Grand Ballroom

BLSA would like to cordially invite you all to join us as we celebrate the end of another phenomenal year! The annual banquet is BLSA’s chance to celebrate and acknowledge the accomplishments of its chapter and the local Attorneys who strive to make equality a reality in our legal community. We will be holding our annual BLSA Banquet on April 11, 2015, at 6:30PM in the Grand Ballroom of Quaker Inn.

This year’s theme is “A Call for Unity,” inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Student tickets are available for only $35 and full tables can be purchased for only $400. It is a great way to interact with local Judges, Attorneys, and other professionals from the Akron/canton area.

For more information please contact Rich Freeman at 216-526-9495 or email him at rjf14@zips.uakron.edu

Law Grad Fair Wednesday, 3/11, 2:30-6:30pm

ATTN: December 2014 Graduates and May 2015 Candidates

Please plan to attend the Law Grad Fair on Wednesday March 11th at any time between 2:30pm and 6:30pm.

You will be able to purchase your cap & gown (as well as class rings, diploma frames, graduation announcements, etc.), schedule or complete your exit interview with Career Planning, receive information and make a pledge or donation toward your class gift, and check in with Student Services to make sure everything is in order for your graduation.

I will also be on hand to answer questions you may have about the ceremony itself, which will take place on May 17th (details here).

This is the best time to purchase your cap & gown (approx. $140+tax).

Those students who were unable to have their photo taken for the class composite photo will be able to do so from 3 to 6 in room 166. No signups required, please just stop by. A dark suit is required for a uniform appearance to your class composite photo.