Attn: December 2013 Female Graduates

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 senior woman (December and 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 writing; and

3.         Leadership in the School of Law, the community, or the legal profession.

December 2013 female graduates interested in being considered for this prize should submit a resume and personal statement to Mrs. Misty D. Franklin, Dean’s Office, ON OR BEFORE Friday, October 25, 2013.  The prize will be awarded in May 2014.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT MISTY D. FRANKLIN @ misty@uakron.edu

Reminder on Credit Hour Enrollment Limits

Full-time:        A full-time load is 12 to 16 credit hours each fall and spring semester.

Part-time:      A part-time load is 8 to 10 credits each fall and spring semester.

 ABA Standards limit the maximum number of credits that can be earned in any single semester to 17 credits.  The credit calculation includes all graduate courses approved for law school credit, including those taken with a joint degree.

 Students should report all planned course work taken outside the law school prior to the term of enrollment.  All such work taken during a given semester (including credits that will not be applied toward the JD degree) will be considered with law credits when making determination for overload permission.

 Overloads MUST be approved before the beginning of the semester.  Please submit the Overload Request Form located at: http://www.uakron.edu/law/students/studentservices/ to College Program Specialist Terri Bisesi.  Failure to receive permission could result in non-credit of coursework and reduced or zero refund.

Fall 2013 Course Add/Drop Dates

As you finalize your Fall 2013 schedules please be aware of the following important registration dates:

 

Dates

Add:

 

Last Day to add without signatures:

In person: August 30, 2013
Online: September 1, 2013

Late Registration adds with Instructor and Asst. Dean signatures end on: September 2 – September 9, 2013
Last Day to add LAW Classes:

September 9, 2013

 

 

Drop:

 

Last Day to Drop without “WD” appearing on academic record:

September 9, 2013

 

 

Withdraw:

 

Last Day for Law Students to Withdraw from Classes:

September 9, 2013

Fall 2013 Academic Calendar

Students as you plan for the upcoming academic year, please make note of the following dates for the Fall 2013 semester.  Pay special attention to the Exam Period when making travel arrangments for the winter break – exams do not end until December 14, 2013. 

Fall 2013 Academic Calendar:

Orientation Week:                  Monday – Friday, August 19 – 23, 2013

First Day of Classes:              Monday, August 26, 2013

Labor Day Holiday:                Monday, September 2, 2013

Last Instructional Day:           Wednesday, November 27, 2013*

Thanksgiving Holiday:           Thursday-Friday, November 28 – 29, 2013

Reading Period:                      Saturday – Tuesday, November 30 – December 3, 2013

Exam Period:                          Wednesday – Saturday, December 4 – 14, 2013

*Thanksgiving Holiday Begins Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.