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TONIGHT: Substance Abuse Lecture 5:15 to 6:15 PM

The University of Akron School of Law

Substance Abuse Lecture

One Hour of Lecture is Required for the Ohio Bar Examination

Substance Abuse Lectures are offered to the entire law student body

only once during the fall and once during the spring semesters.

Fall 2011 Lecture to be held:

Wednesday, October 19, 2011 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.

Law School Room #151

No R.S.V.P. Necessary

Each Session Begins and Ends Promptly

Speaker:

Attorney Scott R. Mote, Executive Director of Ohio Lawyers Assistance http://www.ohiolap.org

Questions?

Contact College Program Specialist and Law School Registrar, Liz Sauders at liz@uakron.edu

Enrollment Blocks for Academic Overload

Full-time students are permitted to register for a maximum of 16 credits and part-time students are permitted to register for a maximum of 10 credits for a fall or a spring semester.

Permission to overload requires an AGPA of 2.50 or higher and permission from the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs which must be requested using this form: http://www.uakron.edu/law/students/studentservices/docs/Transfer_of_Graduate_Credit_Permission_Form.pdf.

FOR STUDENTS WHO DO RECEIVE PERMISSION TO OVERLOAD… YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO REGISTER YOURSELF FOR THE COURSE OR COURSES WHICH WHICH THROW YOU OVER THE MAXIMUM PERMITTED LOAD. You must email Liz Sauders (sauders@uakron.edu) the course(s) and class number so that she can override your load requisite.

Thank you.

REMINDER: 1-hour Substance Abuse Lecture October 19, 5:15 to 6:15PM

The University of Akron School of Law

Substance Abuse Lecture

One Hour of Lecture is Required for the Ohio Bar Examination

Substance Abuse Lectures are offered to the entire law student body

only once during the fall and once during the spring semesters.

Fall 2011 Lecture to be held:

Wednesday, October 19, 2011 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.

Law School Room #151

No R.S.V.P. Necessary

Each Session Begins and Ends Promptly

Speaker:

Attorney Scott R. Mote, Executive Director of Ohio Lawyers Assistance http://www.ohiolap.org

Questions?

Contact College Program Specialist and Law School Registrar, Liz Sauders at liz@uakron.edu

Graduate Seminars in Mediation Training During Winter Intersession – Tentative Information

Law Students:

Many of you are interested in taking the 2011-12 Winter Intersession graduate courses offered through the Center for Family Studies. Current issues with Akron’s computerized class schedules is not allowing for more information at this time, however the tentative information below may be helpful.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON CLASSES, CONTACT THE DEPT. OF FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES AT 330-972-7727.

Law students wishing apply these credits toward the juris doctor degree must receive permission to enroll and transfer either 1.0, 3.0, or 4.0 credits. The Transfer of Graduate Credit Permission Form is located at http://www.uakron.edu/law/students/studentservices/docs/Transfer_of_Graduate_Credit_Permission_Form.pdf.

(NOTE: Transfer of these mediation courses does not apply to joint degree students in the JD/MAP, JD/MPA, JD/MTax, JD/MSM-HR and JD/MBA programs.)

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON APPLICABILITY AND TRANSFER OF CREDIT TO THE LAW DEGREE, CONTACT THE LAW SCHOOL’S REGISTRAR LIZ SAUDERS AT 330-972-6346.

OFFERED THROUGH THE CENTER FOR FAMILY STUDIES at THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON

MEDIATION TRAINING

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON CLASSES, CONTACT THE DEPT. OF FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES AT 330-972-7727

Seminar: General Mediation Training (12 hours) 1 credit hour

Graduate Course 7400:585 (class number and section not available)

· Monday, December 12, 2011 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
· Tuesday December 13, 2011 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Seminar: Divorce Mediation Training (40 hours) 3 credit hours

Graduate Course 7400:585 (class number and section not available)

· Wednesday, December 14, 2011 8:30 AM to 4:45 PM
· Thursday, December 15, 2011 8:30 AM to 4:45 PM
· Tuesday, January 3, 2012 8:30 AM to 4:45 PM
· Wednesday, January 4, 2012 8:30 AM to 4:45 PM
· Friday, January 6, 2012 8:30 AM to 4:45 PM
· Saturday, January 7, 2012 8:30 AM to 4:45 PM

ATTN: FEBRUARY 2012 BAR TAKERS

Need based scholarships are available from BAR BRI, Kaplan, and Supreme Bar Review course providers.

The application form may be found at http://www.uakron.edu/law/students/studentservices/docs/BarReviewScholarship2012Takers.pdf.

Deadline: October 30 for February takers (applications will be accepted after October 30, but it’s best to apply early for best chances at receiving assistance)

Questions? Please email Assistant Dean Thorpe at LThorpe@uakron.edu

AND . . . ANOTHER FRIENDLY REMINDER . . .

Bar Exam Review Course Fellowship

If you will be graduating in January and taking the February 2012 bar exam or graduating in May and taking the July 2012 bar exam in any state and have or plan to register for a commercial bar review course, please complete and submit the Bar Exam Review Course Fellowship form found at http://www.uakron.edu/dotAsset/2202517.pdf Then, you will need to submit this form at your exit interview with the Career Planning Office.

The bar review fee of $25 per 9200:600 level series law school credit was only charged during the fall 2010 and spring 2011 semesters. Students who meet the criteria specified on the Bar Exam Review Course Fellowship form found at http://www.uakron.edu/dotAsset/2202517.pdf will receive exactly what they paid into the bar fee program.

Fellowship payments will be processed as early as November 1 for February bar takers and by April 1 for July bar takers.

Stay tuned to this blog for future announcements on possible scholarship opportunities should those become available from commercial bar review course vendors.

Questions? Please contact Assistant Dean Thorpe at LThorpe@uakron.edu