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Need a break from being called on in class? Buy yourself some immunity!
Each ticket is good for one class period and must be given to your professor before class begins. You can “buy” a ticket by donating two canned goods or donating $1.
More information about when tickets can be purchased and what professors are participating can be found here: FlyerSpring2015.docx
Just a reminder that Professor Huhn will be doing his 25 mile walk through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park this weekend. Details regarding his walk can be found here.
If you can’t make it out to walk with him on Saturday or Sunday, you can meet him at the law school at 8:00 a.m. on Monday when he arrives to begin his last week of teaching at the University of Akron School of Law. You can also join him in making a donation to the 2015 class gift. Professor Huhn has already donated $525 here.
Any donations made via this site by Class of 2015 students will be submitted to the law school for inclusion in the graduation packet.
The Richard D. Hailey Scholarship: AAJ’s Minority Caucus will award $5,000 scholarships to African American, Hispanic, Asian American, Native American, and Biracial Law Student Members who are entering their first, second, or third year of law school. This scholarship is awarded to applicants who best represent criteria including the following: interest and proficiency in trial advocacy skills; desire to represent victims; commitment to AAJ and its mission by involvement in an AAJ law student chapter and Minority Caucus activities; and financial need. The winner must attend the AAJ Annual Convention in Montreal, Canada in July, 2015 in order to accept the scholarship. Travel and accommodation will be provided, but please note that all international travel requires a passport.
The Trial Advocacy Scholarship is open to all AAJ Law Student Members who are entering their second and third year of law school. This $3,000 scholarship is awarded to the applicant who best demonstrates the following: commitment to AAJ and its mission; a desire to represent victims; interest and skill in trial advocacy; and financial need.
The Leesfield Scholarship is sponsored by AAJ and AAJ member Ira Leesfield. This scholarship awards $2,500 to a Law Student Member to subsidize attendance at AAJ’s Annual Convention. Available to first- and second-year AAJ Law Student Members.
The Mike Eidson Scholarship awards $5,000 annually to a female student entering her third year of law school (the student can be enrolled in a three-year day program or four-year night program) who has demonstrated a commitment to a career as a trial lawyer, along with dedication to upholding and defending the principles of the Constitution, and to the concept of a fair trial, the adversary system, and a just result for the injured, the accused, and those whose rights are jeopardized. The winner must attend the AAJ Annual Convention in Montreal, Canada on July 12, 2015 in order to accept the scholarship. Travel and accommodation will be provided, but please note that all international travel requires a passport.
All scholarship applications are due May 1, 2015.
With the exception of the Mike Eidson Scholarship, applicants must be AAJ Law Student Members to qualify for the scholarships. Law students can join AAJ at the rate of $15 for one year. Student membership applications can be found here.
For more information or questions, contact AAJ’s Education Dept. at education@justice.org.
The Alumni Awards and Class Reunion Dinner will be held on Friday, May 15 at 5:30 p.m. at the Quaker Square Inn. Over 200 Akron Law alumni will be in attendance. This is a perfect opportunity to network and support Akron Law. The first ten students to RSVP for this dinner will receive complimentary tickets. All other tickets will be sold to students for $25 per person (discounted from $50).
It gets even better! Akron Law is holding an alumni golf outing on Saturday, May 16 beginning at 7:00 a.m. This four man scramble includes a hot breakfast, golfing, and lunch. Celebrate the end of finals and connect with alumni on the golf course. We are offering a discounted price for students of $50 per person (discounted from $100).
To register for the dinner and/or golf outing, contact Suzanne Brittain, Director of Marketing and Communication at smb7@uakron.edu or 330-972-8619
The 2016 Baker Donelson Diversity Scholarship Application Is Now Available!
Application deadline is June 19, 2015.
Baker Donelson is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where the individual differences among us are understood, respected, appreciated, and recognized as sources of strength of the Firm. These qualities enrich the environment in which we work. With this in mind, Baker Donelson will again award three scholarships to diverse law students who will complete their first year of law school by June 2015. Recipients will be awarded a six-week, salaried 2L Summer Associate position for the summer of 2016 in one of our Firm’s offices. Additionally, each recipient will be awarded $10,000 which will be paid prior to the student’s third year of law school to help defray the cost of law school tuition and related expenses.
For complete eligibility criteria, instructions, and to apply for the Scholarship Program please visit:
http://www.bakerdonelson.com/diversity-scholarship-diversity-practices/
Please do not hesitate to contact Helen Beasley with questions at hbeasley@bakerdonelson.com or 205.244.3833.