The Honorable Arthur J. Goldberg Memorial Prize in Constitutional Law

This endowed prize was established by Ann Amer Brennan, Esquire, of the class of 1982, as a permanent memorial to the Honorable Arthur J. Goldberg, Associate Justice of The Supreme Court of the United States, Secretary of Labor, and United States Representative to the United Nations.  Justice Goldberg’s willingness to come to The University of Akron School of Law and teach, as the Inaugural Holder of both the David L. Brennan Chair of Law and the John F. Seiberling Chair in Constitutional Law, is hereby acknowledged through the establishment of this memorial tribute.

In recognition of Justice Goldberg’s continued interest in women’s rights and support for the intellectual development of women lawyers, this prize is awarded annually to a graduating female (December or May combined), as determined by the Dean or his/her designee, with consideration given to the following criteria:

  1. Active interest in Constitutional Law as evidenced by course selection and extracurricular activities;
  2. Excellence in Constitutional Law as evidenced by class performance, extracurricular activities, or scholarly writings; and
  3. Leadership in the School of Law, the community, or the legal profession.

Spring 2017 female graduates interested in being considered for this prize should submit a resume and personal statement to Assistant Director of Student Affairs, Misty Franklin, misty@uakron.edu ON OR BEFORE Friday, April 21, 2017.  The prize will be awarded in May 2017.

If you have any questions please contact Assistant Director Misty Franklin at misty@uakron.edu.

Spring 2017 Drop Dates

Please make sure that you are aware of the following Drop dates:

 

Drop:

Last day to drop with “WD” appearing on your academic record: Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Last day to drop with Instructor and Asst. Dean signatures: Monday, March 6, 2017

Withdraw:

Last day for Law Students to withdraw from classes: Monday, March 6, 2017

MLSA First General Body Meeting – Wednesday

Please join MLSA at their first general body meeting on Wednesday, February 15 at 5:15 – 6:15 p.m. in Law School Room 161.  They will be discussing MLSA’s exciting Spring events, and hold a brief discussion on the recent events concerning President Trump’s executive order as they pertain to Muslims.

As always, MLSA welcomes and encourages Muslim and non-Muslim law students and faculty to join us in creating a community that fosters tolerance, understanding and solidarity.

Food and drinks will be provided!

MLSA’s General Body Meeting

Please join MLSA at their first general body meeting on Wednesday, February 15 at 5:15 – 6:15 p.m. in Law School Room 161.  They will be discussing MLSA’s exciting Spring events, and hold a brief discussion on the recent events concerning President Trump’s executive order as they pertain to Muslims.

As always, MLSA welcomes and encourages Muslim and non-Muslim law students and faculty to join us in creating a community that fosters tolerance, understanding and solidarity.

Food and drinks will be provided!

Volunteers needed for The Immigration & Human Rights Law Clinic

The Immigration & Human Rights Law Clinic is seeking volunteers to assist with translating asylum applications and original documents into English for asylum seekers detained at the Northeast Ohio Correctional Center and the Geauga County Jail. Applicants for asylum must submit their applications in English and there is an extreme need for translation assistance. The greatest need is for volunteers fluent in Spanish and Haitian Creole. Additionally, there is a need for volunteers who are fluent in Punjabi, Bengali, and Somali. If you are interested in helping with this effort, please contact Professor Elizabeth Knowles (eknowles@uakron.edu). Thank you in advance for your compassion and your time!