Author: Maureen

Information Session Scheduled for Civil Rights Tour

Civil Rights Tour Information Session

Monday, March 20th

12:00-1:00 in 141 or

5:15-6:15 in 140

Have you ever wanted to visit some of the historical sites of the Civil Rights Movement?: the Ebenezer Baptist Church, the Edmund Pettis Bridge, Montgomery and Birmingham, Alabama. Professor Brant Lee is planning a trip in May, after finals end. If you are interested, come to one of these information sessions. Or email Professor Lee at btlee@uakron.edu if you are interested but cannot make it to either session.

 

 

 

Community Service Hours Opportunity

Looking for individuals who would be interested in judging Student Congress Debate on March 25th at Our Lady of the Elms High School, 1375 W. Exchange Street, Akron, OH 44313, from 8:00 am to 3:00 p.m.  Experience in judging Student Congress is not necessary, we will train everyone on what they will be doing.  All volunteers will receive a free lunch.

 Please contact Shannon Rote if interested.  Shannon.Rote@Copley-Fairlawn.org

 

 

 

Summer 2017 Environmental Internship

Summer 2017 Environmental Internship: The 2017 Summer Environmental Scholarship is sponsored by the Environmental Section of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association.

The Scholarship provides funding for unpaid summer internships in either a governmental agency in environmental law work, or a non-profit organization with an environmental mission.

The Scholarship is available to law students who attend law school in northeast Ohio or those who wish to work in the region. The scholarship amounts vary depending on the funds raised and the number of applicants chosen. You must have secured an unpaid internship in order to apply for a scholarship.

The deadline to submit your application for SUMMER 2017 Environmental Internship is April 30, 2017 to obtain an application please email lawcareerplanning@uakron.edu. The application has all applicable information for applying.

Carl Wedekind Diversity Scholars Program at the Legal Aid Society (March 11 deadline)

Purpose

At the Legal Aid Society we believe excellence and diversity go hand in hand. Diversity produces different perspectives, richer thinking, creative solutions, and a collegial culture of mutual respect.  In sum, it enhances our ability to represent clients whose basic human needs are threatened.

Through the Carl Wedekind Diversity Scholars Program at the Legal Aid Society, we demonstrate our commitment to increase the number of attorneys who are historically underrepresented and who wish to pursue a career in public interest law. The Carl Wedekind Diversity Scholars Program affords the opportunity for a law student to spend a summer with us assisting our attorney staff with legal problems faced by low-income families.

Eligibility

To be selected as a Carl Wedekind Diversity Scholar at the Legal Aid Society, students must be enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school and intend to practice in the Louisville-area upon graduation.  Students must have successfully completed the first year of a full-time J.D. program by May 2017, and must be able to spend 12 weeks during the summer to work fulltime at the Legal Aid Society.

Award

The Carl Wedekind Diversity Scholars Program awards a financial stipend of $3,500 to the Diversity Scholar.

Application

To be considered for the Carl Wedekind Diversity Scholars Program, please contact lawcareerplanning@uakron.edu for an application.  Completed applications forms should be submitted with resume, unofficial or official law school transcript, and a personal statement to Legal Aid Society by MARCH 11, 2017  and sent to Melissa Foster, Executive Assistant, at mfoster@laslou.org.