Category: Pro Bono / Community Service

On the above dates and times the Ohio Attorney General’s office, in partnership with every major County and City of Akron public organization, will be conducting the most recent of several safe surrender programs. These programs were started by the United States Marshal several years ago and have now been taken over, in Ohio, by the Ohio Atty. Gen.’s office. The goal of the program is to create a safe haven for individuals with outstanding warrants, misdemeanor or felony, to surrender and have their cases disposed of before a Judge.
In the past events over the four days of these programs each year, over one thousand people have surrendered each time. The benefit to the community is that individuals who have outstanding warrants feel free to surrender, the need to arrest people unexpectedly is removed, and the fugitives can go on with their lives. This is a worthwhile program and a great way to earn your pro bono of limited means hours.
If you are interested in volunteering, please email Alisa Benedict O’Brien: ab139@uakron.edu to sign up for one or more of the following time slots:

Wed. June 25th
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Friday June 27th
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Saturday June 28th
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Note: we must have a minimum of two (2) volunteers per time-slot, per day. Thank you.

Our next free Certificate of Qualification for Employment (CQE) clinic is Saturday, March 15!  We’re very excited to be providing opportunities for ex-offenders in Summit County to take a step toward gaining employment and independence!

We are looking for students to volunteer from 12:15p-4:45p on Saturday, March 15. The clinic will be held at Akron Urban League, 440 Vernon Odom Blvd. The time you volunteer can be applied toward your graduation requirement as pro bono limited means hours.

There will be a volunteer training on Friday, March 14, 5-6:15p at the law school. The time you’re at training will count toward your pro bono limited means hours as well. 1Ls are welcome to attend this training and volunteer at the clinic!!  Volunteers will also be needed to work at the intake table. This does not require you to attend the Friday training.

If you’re interested in volunteering or have any questions, please e-mail Lyndsey at LLL35@zips.uakron.edu. You can also learn more about the clinic at our website: http://www.uakron.edu/law/clinical/cqe-clinic.dot.

Copley High School is in need of individuals who are interested and able to judge Student Congress Debate. No experience is required. We need judges on Saturday, March 22nd  starting at 8:30 am at GlenOak High School. All interested individuals need to contact Shannon Rote at Shannon.Rote@copley-fairlawn.org. Thank you.

*this is general community service.

As an attorney you need to know you can collect on your client’s behalf.  The “Peace of Mind” uncollectible clinic will teach you how to review credit reports and financial statements and will provide hands-on experience working directly with clients.

This bankruptcy by-pass clinic is designed to assist clients whose income and assets are of a type that is exempt from garnishment or attachment through legal process.  Students will attend a training session on the day of the clinic.  Student volunteers will work individually with each client to review and verify their financial situation.  Afterwards, clients and their assigned law student will participate in an educational presentation on Ohio’s exemption statute, O.R.C. 2329.66.  The client and student will then meet individually with an attorney who will review the client’s documents, verify that the client is “exempt from collection upon judgment,” and confirm that creditors have been correctly identified.  In order to determine the effectiveness of the “Notice of Uncollectibility” letters and identify potential violations of the Fair Debt Act (U.S.C. 15 §1692), students will be required to make follow up contact twice with each assigned client.

The clinic and follow up work will meet students’ 5-hour pro bono requirement. Interested students must be able to commit their time for the entire clinic and the additional time required for follow up.

Clinic Agenda

                        3:00 – 3:45 p.m. Law Student Training

                        3:30 – 3:45 p.m. Clients arrive

                        3:45 – 4:15 p.m. Law Students meet with assigned clients

                        4:15 – 5:00 p.m. Educational tutorial with question & answer segment

                        5:00 – 7:30 p.m. Individual attorney/client meetings

 

 

 

The Ohio Benefit Bank Tax Clinic, February 8th from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM, Akron Summit Main Public Library

The Ohio Benefit Bank Tax Counselor will assist clients with the completion of their 2013 Income Tax Filing.  Counselors are required to complete a four hour online training prior to the event and arrive on time the day of the event.  Counselors must treat each client with courtesy and dignity, as well as respect their confidentiality. OBB is a web-based service, so computer experience is necessary.

Earn community service of limited means hours!

To volunteer, please contact Mary Ann Mills: 330-777-1051