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If you anticipate graduating in fall 2020, the deadline to apply for graduation is May 1, 2020. Apply through your MyAkron account.

Become a part of the Akron Law Moot Court Honor Society! This year we proudly participated in five competitions. We look forward to competing in a variety of competitions next year including IP specific competitions. We encourage all interested students to try-out. 

Students in LARW II interested in trying out will need to notify their LARW II professor to indicate that they are using their oral arguments as their Moot Court try-out. Additionally, a copy of their LARW II brief will need to be sent to Emily Rich. 

Students not currently enrolled in LARW II will be asked to prepare a seven-minute oral argument based on a short fact pattern that will be provided closer to the try-out date. In addition, students will be required to submit their LARW II brief as a writing sample. Oral arguments will be scheduled for after finals. Information regarding the exact try-out date will be forthcoming. Please email Emily Rich, eir9@zips.uakron.edu, to register for try-outs, submit your writing sample, and to ask any questions related to the Moot Court Honor Society

The Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys (OACTA) is pleased to announce, the OACTA Inclusion and Equity Scholarship has been re-named the OACTA Hilary S. Taylor Inclusion and Equity Scholarship.
Mr. Hilary S. Taylor served as chair of OACTA’s Diversity Committee from 2010-2017, was a member of the OACTA Board of Trustees in 2017 and was the recipient of the OACTA Frank Seth Hurd Member of the Year Award in 2014. Under Mr. Taylor’s leadership, OACTA developed a Diversity Statement, initiated a Diversity Committee, was nationally recognized in 2011 as the recipient of the DRI (Defense Research Institute) State and Local Defense Organization Diversity Award, developed the OACTA Foundation to provide a funding source for the scholarship, and provided financial support to twenty-two (22) law students, to date, all in an effort to support and promote inclusion and equity in our profession and in the community.

OACTA Law Student Inclusion & Equity Scholarships are open to the following incoming second and third year law students who are enrolled in an Ohio law school or are a permanent Ohio resident: Minority law students; LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning) law students, regardless of race or ethnicity; Female law students, regardless of race or ethnicity; or, Law students from economically impoverished families/backgrounds, regardless of race or ethnicity. The criteria include academic achievements; service to the community and to the cause of inclusion and equity; and experience or interest in a civil defense practice. Since established in 2011, OACTA has distributed twenty-two (22) scholarships to students at six (6) different Ohio law schools, totaling $32,500.
Funding for these scholarships is provided by The OACTA Foundation. The OACTA Foundation, established in 2016, is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes, funding projects consistent with the mission of OACTA. The scholarship was instrumental in the development of the OACTA Foundation.

Mr. Taylor and his family were present for the scholarship re-naming at the OACTA Legal Excellence Awards Luncheon on November 21, 2019.
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Come join us Tuesday April 21, 2020 at 5:30 pm to hear about the Akron Law Advocacy Teams. Moot Court Honor Society and Trial Team members will speak about the programs and answer any questions that you may have.
The interest meeting will be via Webex. If you have any questions about Moot Court Honor Society email Emily Rich (eir9@zips.uakron.edu) and questions about Trial Team email Elliot Beatty (ecb54@zips.uakron.edu).

The American Society for Pharmacy Law (“ASPL”) is seeking applicants for the Inaugural Ken Baker Memorial Student Scholarship.
The purpose of this scholarship is to support students in pharmacy and pharmacy law to attend the annual ASPL Developments in Pharmacy Law Seminar where they will: 1) attend up to 15 hours of continuing education sessions; and 2) network with industry professionals from across the country.  Funding for this scholarship is subject to vary year to year based upon the operational funds available to ASPL. 

The recipient will receive a complimentary registration to the annual Developments in Pharmacy Law Seminar in the current year to earn up to 15 hours of continuing education and participate in a variety of networking opportunities.  A complimentary hotel-stay up to 3 nights at the conference hotel (room & tax only) and reimbursement of up to $750 travel to attend the conference.  Recipients will also receive a complimentary 1 year ASPL Student Membership giving access to monthly member newsletters, reduced registration fees for live and on-demand webinars and potential participation in various ASPL committees and work groups.

Eligibility

• Applicant must be a full-time student of an ACPE accredited entry-level pharmacy degree program in the U.S. 
  OR A full-time student enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school to pursue the JD degree.
• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. 
• Applicant must be actively enrolled in school November 5-8, 2020 of the Developments in Pharmacy Law Seminar. 

Selection Criteria
The selection process includes review of:

• Academic transcripts from law school or college of pharmacy 
• Letter of reference from law school or pharmacy professor 
• A brief essay (500 words or less) of the applicant’s interest in pharmacy law and how attendance at the conference will help in their career pursuits 
• ASPL may require additional information as part of the application process as it deems necessary to select a recipient who best meets the purposes of the scholarship. 
• Financial need is not a criterion 

Deadline for submission of an application is August 15, 2020. The recipient of the Scholarship will be notified no later than September 15, 2020.

All required information is to be submitted to:
American Society for Pharmacy Law
Scholarship Committee
PO Box 7317
Springfield, IL 62791

Or by email to administration@aspl.org