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The Law Association for Women is hosting a Giving Tree for the Battered Women’s Shelter of Summit County. The tree has several ornaments with the names of domestic violence survivors who could use a helping hand this holiday. Get into the true meaning of the holiday spirit by helping a person in need.
If you are interested, please take an ornament off the tree located in the Student Lounge.
Soroptimist International has announced the availability of two new scholarships for law students. Click here for details and application forms.
Join the Student Bar Association (SBA) for our final Bar Review this Friday, November 16th! We will be having a private beer tasting at Thirsty Dog Brewing Company from 8-9:30 (with drink specials sponsored by Barbri) and an after party at Ray’s Pub in Highland Square! Thirsty Dog Brewing Company is located at: 529 Grant St., Suite B, Akron, Ohio 44311. Come out and celebrate with us one last time before finals!
The Public Justice Foundation is holding its annual Hogan/Smoger Access to Justice contest. This year’s topic is:
“Is Democracy for Sale? Have Citizens United’s holdings run amok? Legal challenges left to Super Pacs? Can funding disclosure be required?”
The winner of the essay contest will receive $5,000, a free 2013 Public Justice Foundation Student Membership, and their essay will be featured on the Public Justice website and in the nationally disseminated Public Justice newsletter. The contest is open to all law students that are currently enrolled in a U.S. accredited law school. The intent to enter deadline is January 31, 2013, and the essay submission deadline is March 31, 2013. Click here for the intent to enter form, contest rules, and judging criteria.
If you have any questions about the essay contest, please feel free to contact Outreach Coordinator, Cassandra Goings, at cgoings@publicjustice.net or at (202) 797-8600.
Join the Student Bar Association as we celebrate the Second Amendment this Friday, November 9th from 6:30pm – 9:30 at Laser Quest in Fairlawn located at 80 Brookmont Rd., Akron OH! Tickets are $20 and can be purchased from 12:15pm – 1:15pm and 5:30pm – 6:30pm in the cafeteria every day this week! Your ticket gets you not one, not two, but THREE games of laser tag and Donato’s dinner sponsored by Barbri! You must purchase your tickets in advance, and you must arrive by 6:30pm in order to play.
Please see any SBA member with questions.