It’s that time of year again. The ACLU will be traveling to Washington DC. Along with the many museums and monuments to visit, members of the ACLU will also be invited to hear oral argument at the Supreme Court. The visit is planned during spring break; leaving Sunday, March 24 and returning Tuesday, March 26. Please email Samantha Hardin sla21@zips.uakron.edu with you interest in attending by Friday, February 1 by noon.
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Federalist Society – Polygraph Expert Brian Morris – Jan. 29th at 12:30pm
“Today the Federalist Society will host polygraph expert Brian Morris who will give a live polygraph demonstration followed by a discussion of the modern use of the polygraph in today’s criminal system. Professor Koosed will be providing commentary after the presentation. Please join us today, January 29th, at 12:30 in room 152. Lunch will be provided by A-Wok!”
Constitutional Environmental Law Student Writing Competition
The Environmental Law Institute (ELI) would like to remind you about the April 12, 2013 deadline for the eighth annual ELI-ABA-NAELS Constitutional Environmental Law Student Writing Competition. The winner will receive a $2000 cash prize, an offer of publication in ELI’s flagship journal, the Environmental Law Reporter (ELR), and a one-year individual membership to ELI.
An updated copy of the 2012-13 competition notice is pasted below. For more about the competition and past winners, please visit our website: endangeredlaws.org/writingcomp.htm. We look forward to receiving submissions from your law school!
IPTLA – Discussion of IP Mnanagement
The Intellectual Property & Technology Law Association presents: A Discussion of Intellectual Property Management
Come listen to Wayne Watkins, Associate Vice President for Research at The University of Akron and adjunct professor of law, discuss the importance and intricacies of intellectual property management! Food will be provided.
Date: Wednesday, January 30th
Time: 12:15 pm
Where: West Hall, 206
February 2013 Ohio Bar Exam – Hotel Accommodations
February 2013 Ohio Bar Exam – Hotel Accommodations
To all students sitting for the February 2013 Ohio Bar Examination:
As you may be aware, as a courtesy, Akron Law has reserved a block of hotel rooms at a discounted rate in Columbus. The deadline to reserve a room is Monday, February 4, 2013. FYI…Akron Law will have a representative staying at the same hotel, as well as goodies, pencils, pens, and snacks, courtesy of your soon-to-be fellow alum.
Holiday Inn Columbus – Downtown Capitol Square
175 E. Town Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
Phone: 614.221.3281
Dates:
Monday, February 25, 2013
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Rates:
Double or single each night without breakfast: $94
Double or single each night including breakfast for the 3 mornings: $109
Parking at the hotel: $10/night
There is a pool, an exercise room, a diner-type restaurant, a small lounge, and free Internet access. There is also a shuttle service available, and the bar exam is being administered about a mile away, so students can walk if they like.
Reservations:
Call 614.221.3281 and mention “Akron Law.”
A credit card or advance deposit is required.
You are not obligated to select the Holiday Inn as your hotel of choice. This is simply a courtesy.
If you have questions about these arrangements or anything throughout your preparation process, contact: Kani Harvey Hightower at khh1@uakron.edu or Mrs Palmer-Schmitz at dpalmer1@uakron.edu.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Palmer-Schmitz, Esq.
Director, Academic Success Programs
The University of Akron School of Law
150 University Avenue
Akron, Ohio 44325
330.972.8065