The Akron Bar Association is looking for volunteers for Street Law. Street Law is an award-winning, law-related outreach program in Summit County high schools. The Akron Bar Association Street Law Committee has partnered with area schools, the University of Akron School of Law and various community organizations and government offices to establish Street Law as a high school elective course. As a volunteer, you will serve as a resource to the teachers teaching Street Law. You will be in contact with the teacher you are assigned to and may be asked general questions or to come and help teach a class. Through this you will gain valuable networking experience by working closely with the attorneys who are assigned as resources as well. If interested, please e-mail streetlaw@akronbar.org.
Author: Adam Messner
SBA/BLSA – “Class Dismissed” The Official Homecoming After-Party- October 8, 10:30pm-2am, 3Point Bar
“Class Dismissed” The Official Homecoming After-Party Save-the Date
Date: Saturday October 8, 2011
Time: 10:30pm to 2am
Venue: 3 Point Bar (45 East Market Street; Akron, OH 44308)
Who’s Invited: All law students and their guests
Ticket Price: $10/ticket
Take a break from studying and join us for a fun evening with the hottest DJ in Northeast Ohio. Tickets will go on sale September 28th.
If you have any questions or would like to help out with this event, please contact Terence Baptiste at tmb77@zips.uakron.edu or Eric Foster ef22@zips.uakron.edu.
Scholarship Opportunity – Mark T. Banner Scholarship for Law Students
The Richard Linn American Inn of Court is proud to offer the Mark T. Banner Scholarship for law students. This scholarship is part of The Richard Linn American Inn of Court’s commitment to fostering the development of intellectual property lawyers of high ethics, civility and professionalism, and especially those from diverse backgrounds.
Eligibility
Law students who have entered into a JD program at an ABA-accredited law school in the United States and who will continue in that program through the fall semester 2012 are eligible to apply for the Mark T. Banner Scholarship.
Selection Criteria
Scholarship recipients will be selected by the Mark T. Banner Scholarship review board based on the following criteria:
- Commitment to the pursuit of a career in IP law
- Commitment, qualities and actions toward ethics, civility and professionalism
- Academic merit (undergraduate, graduate and law school)
- Written and oral communication skills determined in part through a telephone interview
- Leadership qualities and community involvement
- Member of a historically under represented group in IP law (including race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and disability)
- An ability to demonstrate commitment to the pursuit of a career in intellectual property law is an essential requirement
- Diversity is considered, but is also one element among several in the award decision
Financial Award
Recipients of the Mark T. Banner Diversity Scholarship will receive $5,000 payable for the Fall semester of their second or third year of law school.
Application Process
Applications will be accepted from now through November 15, 2011. Awards will be announced in March 2012. Applicants will submit the following documents for consideration:
- Completed Mark T. Banner Scholarship Application Form
- Resume
- Academic transcripts (law school, undergraduate/graduate school)
- Writing sample (5-10 pages) (a legal writing sample is requested, if available)
- Contact information for three references
- One page statement describing how (a) ethics, civility and professionalism have been a focus of the candidate, and (b) how diversity has impacted the candidate
PAD Jewelry Sale – Sept. 26, Student Lounge, 8 am – 8 pm
Phi Alpha Delta cordially invites you to attend our fundraising jewelry sale. An array of jewelry will be available for purchase in the student lounge of the law school on Monday, September 26th from 8:00 am until 8:00 pm. This is a great opportunity to shop for both fun, and professional-attire accessories for yourself, your family, or significant other. This is also a great chance to get some holiday season shopping done early this year! If you have any questions, please contact Dianna Sudia Smith dms119@zips.uakron.edu. We hope to see you there!
Thank you for your support,
Members of Phi Alpha Delta
AB INITIO HAPPY HOUR – Sept. 29, 5-7 pm, Barley House
Join the Ab Initio Section of the Akron Bar Association for FREE food and drinks at Barley House on Thursday, September 29th from 5-7pm to socialize and celebrate the near-end of the school/work week! It is the perfect opportunity to mingle with new lawyers and get to know what the Akron Bar Association, particularly the Ab Initio Section, is all about.
Please RSVP to carrieh@akronbar.org or on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=189886011080099) to ensure an accurate food count. All are welcome to attend! Hope to see you there!