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Body: CBLS and PAD invite all Akron Law students to attend our Have Your Say Forum on Thursday, November 19, 2015 in the Atrium. The topic for discussion is the ethics of having unpaid interns at for-profit law firms. As this effects all law students, everyone is encouraged to attend. Food and Refreshments will be provided. Any questions, email Abbey at akron.cbls@uakron.edu or Calissa at akron.pad@uakron.edu

Keep an eye out for posters to start the Phi Delta Phi scavenger hunt starting Tuesday, November 17th. Find all of the clues and submit them by Wednesday, November 25th to be entered into a drawing for a Study Aid Basket courtesy of Phi Delta Phi.

Please send your submission to ccb55@zips.uakron.edu by November 25th at 11:59pm to qualify!

Happy Hunting,
Phi Delta Phi

The Sports and Entertainment Law Society is looking for volunteers to help out at the Booke McMahan Memorial Swim Meet hosted by the Summit Special Olympics Athletic Club. The swim meet will be held at the University of Akron Ocasek Natatorium on Saturday November 14, 2015. Volunteers will earn general community service credit. If you are interested in volunteering, or would like more information please contact SELS President Lindsie Everett at Lindsieaeverett@gmail.com by Friday, November 13, 2015.

Please join us on Monday, November 9th at 12:15 pm in the atrium for a Tea Party with Judge Linda Tucci Teodosio, where she will be discussing the challenges women face within the legal field, and specific challenges she has faced throughout her career. Tea and pastries will be served.

Akron Law students are invited to compete in the 2016 ABA Client Counseling Competition. Teams will be comprised of two people, and the sign-up sheet is located in the School of Law main office and available at 2016 Client Counseling Survey
or: https://akron.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_a2UQPiovoxv8blj

Pursuant to the by-laws set forth,
1) All students are invited and encouraged to participate (1L, 2L, 3L)
2) Each student will:
a. Obtain practice in the area of client interviewing,
b. Gain invaluable feedback from attorneys to carry forward in jobs and the clinics,
c. Build their resume,
d. Work with a classmate to improve skills,
e. Learn client confidentiality,
f. Have a fantastic time!

It is unnecessary to have any experience or time for preparation. Students are asked to simply participate on the dates set forth.

Internal Competition: January 16 – Student Union

Internal winners advance to the Regional Competition!