Month: March 2015

Deadline to apply to be a University Student Trustee is Friday, March 20th!

Are you interested in becoming a Student Trustee?

Applications are now being accepted from current University of Akron students interested in serving as a student member on The University of Akron Board of Trustees. Student Trustees will be expected to attend the meetings of the Board of Trustees and actively participate in Board matters.

Applicants can be undergraduate, graduate, or law students who are able to fulfill the two-year term before graduating from the University.

Applications, resume and letter of intent stating the reasons for seeking the position are due Friday, March 20, at 5 p.m. to the Undergraduate Student Government Office (Student Union 307a).

Please contact USG President Chelsi King at usgpresident@uakron.edu with any questions.

Location: Student Union 307a

Sponsored by: Undergradaute Student Government

Weren’t able to attend the Grad Fair? Here’s what you missed!

If you were unable to make it to the Grad Fair on the 11th, don’t worry! You can purchase your Cap, Gown, Tassel, and Hood at the Polsky Bookstore up until the week before Commencement. If you are out of state, and will not have a chance to purchase in person, please contact me directly.

If you plan to borrow your regalia, please let me know. Also, you will need to make sure I receive the Hood by April 24th. A photo of the hood is below for your reference. You may only borrow from Akron Law graduates from 2009-2014 as styles have changed from previous years. Please make sure you receive four pieces: A cap, a tassel, a hood, and a robe, see image of parts below for your reference.

Please visit the Commencement Page on the website which has a lot of helpful information for you and your friends and family as you make plans for the big day. Please look it over and contact me with any questions.

If you have any questions that are not addressed on the website or in this post, please feel free to contact me directly and I’ll be happy to assist.

Thank you,

Anthony Colucci | Assistant Director of Admissions
The University of Akron School of Law
Akron, OH  44325-2901
T: 330.972.6364
E: colucci@uakron.edu

 

Hood '15 Regalia Parts

Akron Law Library seeks Research Assistant

Akron, OH – Law Library Research Assistant – The University of Akron School of Law – Law Library

AkronLawJobs No. 6256 Overview: Provide short-term research assistance for faculty.  Projects will include conducting legislative research and literature research; cite checking, document delivery and photocopying.  Working as a research assistant will give the student the opportunity to develop and polish legal research skills while providing valuable services to the faculty.  In addition, the student will work on projects assigned by the Faculty Research Librarian.  Paid position: $10.00/ hour, start: Spring 2015 – Summer 2015

Qualifications: Must be a second year law student that is interested in researching all facets of law. Applicants should have a willingness and ability to work in a Law Library environment and with the faculty community.

How to apply:  Applicants can obtain an application from the Law Library Circulation Desk.  With the completed application, please provide names of three references. Return application materials to:  The Law Library Circulation Desk to the attention:  Annette Souare or email Souare@uakron.edu or Phone 330-972-5992.

Deadline: ASAP

Deadline extended for Fay Sharpe – applications due Friday, March 20th at NOON to CPPO

Fay Sharpe LLP in Cleveland, OH is currently collecting resumes for the firm’s summer program.

Open to 1Ls and 2Ls with a science or engineering, chemistry or physics backgrounds.

To apply: submit resume and cover letter to lawcareerplanning@uakron.edu no later than Friday, March 20, 2015 at Noon.

Questions? Contact Director O’Brien: ab139@uakron.edu.