Author: Adam Messner

LEGAL CLINIC ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR PAID POSITIONS

The University of Akron School of Law Legal Clinic will be hiring for paid positions open for the summer and next year, 2013.  The paid positions are as Directors of our Inmate Assistance Programs and as staff members for the Appellate Review Office.  All students are invited to apply, including first year students.  Persons chosen for these positions will be paid $7.85 per hour up to 20 hours per week during the school year and 30 hours per week during the summer.  Students must take credit courses during the summer to qualify for employment.

People interested in developing interviewing, research, and writing skills should apply.  Our Clinic graduates use their skills in civil and criminal contexts as Public Defenders,CountyProsecutors, Legal Aid lawyers, judicial law clerks, and civil practitioners.  We have a 100% employment rate within six months of graduation.

A cover letter and resume must be submitted to Maureen Davis no later than Friday, 19, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.  Please sign up for an interview time in the Legal Clinic when you submit your application.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Maureen Davis at 330-972-7751 or by e-mail, mdavis1@uakron.edu.

SBA Election Results

Dear Akron Law Student Body,

The votes are in for the SBA officers of the 2013- 2014 year. I am happy to say that SBA will be in great hands with enthusiastic people working hard to create a sense of community and friendship in the coming year. I would Like to congratulate the following people on their positions as the SBA executive board for next year:

Lee Potts – SBA President

Jessica Peplowski – Full-Time Vice President

Katie Lott – Part-Time Vice president

Rachel Scava – Full-Time Secretary

Amber Groghan  – Part-Time Secretary

Daniel Boyer – Treasurer

For the 2L class, the votes have also been tallied and congratulations to the following people:

Kallen Dearnbarger – 2L President

Dakota Fox – 2L Representative

Elayna Saad – 2L Representative

Amber Groghan – 2L Part- Time Representative

For the 3L class, congratulations to the following People:

Aaron Conrardy – 3L President

Lavell Payne – 3L Representative

Kelle D Redepenning – 3L Representative

Finally, the 4L class will be represented by Aneesh Johal.

I know Akron law SBA is in fantastic hands for next year. Please take the time to congratulate and thank all of these talented people who freely give of their time and energy to make life here at Akron law so much better.

Thank you,

Eli Heller
2012-2013 SBA President

TRIAL TEAM TRYOUTS: Saturday, April 20, 2013 9:00 am- 3:00 pm

Akron Trial Team will be holding TRYOUTS on SATURDAY, APRIL 20, STARTING AT 9:00 a.m. and continuing through the day. It’s never been a better time for incoming competitors! Please sign up for a 10 minute slot on the signup sheet located in the Legal Clinic. All people trying out must give a short opening statement or a closing argument no longer than 5 minutes in length. The case that you will be arguing is a criminal case, and the packet is also located in the Legal Clinic. There will be several informal meetings where you will have the opportunity to talk with Coaches to learn more about Trial Team, as well as two sessions to work with Officers and Coaches to prepare for tryouts. You DO NOT WANT TO MISS this amazing opportunity to learn valuable skills, work with top trial attorneys, and advance your career.

If you have any questions or need help with your tryout material, feel free to contact Stephanie Hand-Cannane at sah83@zips.uakron.edu or Jonathan Sauline at jws50@zips.uakron.edu.

Trial Team Q & A Meeting – APRIL 15 in L-165

Attention all 1L and 2L students.  Worried you might not get a job when you graduate?  Want to come into an interview with a set of marketable skills?  Want to start building a strong legal network?  Well, now has never been a better time to tryout of Akron Law Trial Team!  This nationally acclaimed program is holding an informal Q & A meeting MONDAY, APRIL 15 @ 5:30 in ROOM #165.  Learn about Trial Team and network with real trial attorneys.  You DO NOT WANT TO MISS this opportunity to learn about trial team, discover what trial team has done for so many others, and what trial team can do for you.  Please don’t miss this opportunity.

If you have any questions please contact Stephanie Hand-Cannane at sah83@zips.uakron.edu  or Jon Sauline at jws50@zips.uakron.edu.

 

 

 

 

SBA Charity Kickball Tournament – April 20, 12-4 pm

As some of you may remember, in the fall of 2010 SBA put on a kickball tournament. The purpose of this event was to raise money for charity, specifically Kick-It. Kick-It (website is located here: http://www.kick-it.org) is a charity dedicated to finding a cure for cancer, specifically cancer in children.

It is a great cause, and last time SBA was successful in putting on an event that was both fun and raised a good amount of money. A HUGE part of the success of the event was a faculty team, which played in the championship with the winning student team. Both teams had a blast, and it is a good opportunity for students to become more familiar with our wonderful faculty.

SBA is going to be putting on another Kick-It game on April 20th, 12PM-4PM.  If you are interested in participating in this great event, there will be registration available in the student commons. The fee is $10 per person (again, this money goes to childhood cancer research), and teams are 10-12 people. If you are unable to field a full team, let us know and we will attempt to put you with similarly situated people. Food and drinks will be provided, and the last day to register is APRIL 18th.

Thank you in advance for your participation!

Eli Heller
SBA president