Month: April 2018

“I am Evidence”

April is Sexual Assault Awareness month and we have multiple programs and activities happening.  On April 16th the HBO Documentary “I am Evidence” (https://www.iamevidencethemovie.com/) will launch.   The documentary I AM EVIDENCE tells the story of four survivors whose rape kits went untested for years, following them as they navigate their way through the criminal justice system and learn that so often, the system is broken. The film reveals the historic nature of the way we treat the crime of sexual assault in this country, and the positive effects that occur when perpetrators are held accountable and survivors are given an opportunity for healing and justice.

We would like to invite YOU to join our viewing party on April 16th at 7:45pm in The University of Akron Student Union 2nd floor Theater.  We will have a panel discussion before the video (including Bertina King Akron Police Investigator, Cindy Bloom Director of Rape Crisis Center) and information tables so arriving around 7:15pm would be best.

Fed-Soc & IPTLA Event on Monday – Professionalism & Technology in the Public Good

Join the Federalist Society and IPTLA for an event featuring Prof. F. Scott Kieff, the former chairman of the International Trade Commission and professor at George Washington University School of Law, with commentary by our own Prof. Daniel Brean. The event is titled “Professionalism & Technology in the Public Good,” and will be held on Monday (April 16) at 4:45 in room 280. Coffee, Lemonade, & light appetizers will be served.

Akron Law Review Selection Dates

Are you interested in joining the Akron Law Review next year? Please check the following dates for more information about the selection process. Feel free to contact Danni Schantz (ds215@zips.uakron.edu) Nate Fulmer (nmf42@zips.uakron.edu) or Prof Genetin (genetin@uakron.edu) for more information.

  • Grade On Process: Grades and rank are posted the first week of June. Those who are ranked in the top 15% of their class (full-time or part-time) will receive an automatic invitation to join Law Review. If you grade on to Law Review, you DO NOT have to complete the write on process.
  • Write On Process: Those who do not grade on to Law Review, may complete the write on process. Students will be required to submit a closed research and writing assignment (8-10 pages) that will be used to assess their research and writing skills. The write on assignment (research sources included) will be posted June 11 and will be due June 29.
  • Announcements: Invitations to join Law Review for both grade on and write on candidates will be sent via email on Monday, July 2.
  • Important Dates: Summer Training for Law Review will be held on Saturday, July 14. Law Review Seminar will meet Mondays, 4:30-6pm for both the Fall and Spring semesters.