Author: ekh42

Announcing the 2021-2022 American Indian Law Review National Writing Competition

This year’s American Indian Law Review national writing competition is now welcoming papers from students at accredited law schools in the United States and Canada.  Papers will be accepted on any legal issue specifically concerning American Indians or other indigenous peoples.  Three cash prizes will be awarded: $1,500 for first place, $750 for second place, and $400 for third place.  Each of the three winning authors will also be awarded an eBook copy of Cohen’s Handbook of Federal Indian Law, provided by LexisNexis.

The deadline for entries is Monday, February 28, 2022, at 6 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

Sponsored by the University of Oklahoma College of Law, the American Indian Law Review has proudly served Native and legal communities since 1973.  Each year at this time we encourage law students nationwide to participate in this, the longest-running competition of its kind.  Papers will be judged by a panel of Indian law scholars and by the editors of the Review.

For further information on eligibility, entry requirements, and judging criteria, see the attached PDF rules sheet or the AILR writing competition website at http://www.ailr.net/writecomp.

Canned immunity is BACK!

L.A.W. knows you are burnt out, tired, and counting down the days until Thanksgiving just so you can have a break. Due to most classes switching to online formats, the L.A.W. executive board decided to move Canned Immunity onto a virtual platform!

The rules are still the same, $2 or 2 cans per ticket or $5 or 5 cans for three tickets. Tickets can be used to receive “immunity” from being called on in selected classes. Email your ticket to your professor the day you want to use the ticket.

One ticket may be used per class. Please see the list of participating professors and restrictions. L.A.W. and Professors will be implementing the Honor Code on ticket usage.

Due to COVID-19 there are many food-insecure families in our area who need help, especially around the holidays. It would be shameful to take advantage of Canned Immunity and the work L.A.W. has put in to lie about ticket usage.

How to participate in Canned Immunity:

ONLINE

STEP 1: Go to http://give.akroncantonfoodbank.org/goto/CannedImmunity

STEP 2: Click DONATE NOW!

STEP 3: Enter a specific amount ($2 per ticket, or $5 for three tickets)

STEP 4: Type your name AND Akron Law Email in “recognition name” then click NEXT!

STEP 5: Enter in your payment information!

STEP 6: Wait 24 hours for your virtual ticket(s) to be emailed to you!

STEP 7: Forward the email you received from L.A.W. (omm23@uakron.edu or dpq1@uakron.edu) to your professor on the day you intend to use it!

IN-PERSON DONATIONS

STEP 1: Drop off your donations to the box in the law school starting at noon on Tuesday, November 2, 2020.

STEP 2: Take a picture of your donation and send it to omm23@uakron.edu or dpq1@uakron.edu. Include your donation amount.

STEP 3: Wait 24 hours for your virtual ticket(s) to be emailed to you!

STEP 4: Forward the email you received from L.A.W. (omm23@uakron.edu or dpq1@uakron.edu) to your professor on the day you intend to use it!

PROFESSOR RESTRICTIONS

No Restrictions:
Prof. Mike
Prof. Belsky
Prof. Vimont
Judge Oldfield
Prof. Spring
Prof. Morris
Prof. Hrdy

Restrictions:

Prof. Korzun – Usable Nov. 15th -24th
Prof. Padfield – Usable In Business Associations only
Prof. Gaughan – Usable in UCC except for the last two classes for review sessions!
Prof. Thomas – Students may use a ticket for a maximum of 1 class or 1 assignment in the Family Law day class and a maximum of 1 assignment in the asynchronous Family Law section.
Dean Peters – One ticket per student
Prof. Dessin – One ticker per student
Prof. Lavoie – Usable for class on Nov. 16th, 18th, and 23rd

QUESTIONS?

Email Olivia Mullen omm23@zips.uakron.edu or Diana Quezada dpq1@uakron.edu.

BLS Associates Panel – Wednesday, November 3rd at 5:30P.M.

The Business Law Society is hosting a Corporate Associate Q&A Panel on Wednesday, November 3rd at 5:30 p.m. in Room 280. Four corporate associates from Cleveland law firms will be speaking and the discussion will focus on the transition from law school to the actual practice of law. Panelists will also talk about helpful tips on gaining employment and how to not only market yourself, but also how to stand out once you have obtained employment. Food will be provided.