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Junior Leadership Akron is seeking a law student to assist with a program being held on campus on Tuesday, October 15. The student would be responsible for meeting a group of high school students at the Honors Common at 12:15 pm, walking them to the law school, and conducting a brief tour of the building.
If you are interested assisting, please contact Professor Joann Sahl, who is coordinating the Junior Leadership event on October 15. Her e-mail address is jsahl1@uakron.edu.
Maplewood Career Center in Ravenna, OH (about 30 minutes east of Akron) is seeking several law students to speak to high school students entering their Legal Academy this year. The intent of the panel is to address life as a law student, as well as your educational and professional history leading up to law school.
The panel will run from 6-7 pm on Thursday, September 26.
If you are interested in participating in this program, please contact Renee Hauler, who is the director of the Legal Academy at Maplewood. Her e-mail address is haulerre@mwood.cc, and her phone number is 330.296.2892, x551033.
It’s that time of year again, and we are excited to announce the 15th Annual Law Student Closing Argument competition!
Open to 2nd and 3rd year law students from Ohio law schools who will give
a 15 minute closing argument in a civil case for the plaintiff, a
catastrophically injured child. Argument will be on damages only.
Fact pattern, exhibits, and demonstrative evidence will be furnished.
National and local team of judges, including experienced trial lawyers with
over 20 years of experience, media personalities, judicial officials, and
child advocates.
The top three students will receive cash scholarship awards of $750 for
1st place, $500 for second place and $200 for third place. All
participants are invited to attend a reception to follow at the law offices of
Landskroner · Grieco · Merriman, LLC located in Cleveland’s warehouse
district.
Although all participants are invited to attend the entire evening of
competition, it is only necessary to be present 30 minutes in advance of
the pre-assigned time for argument.
To Apply Please Contact:
Landskroner · Grieco · Merriman, LLC @ (216) 522-9000
Ask for Anathea or email anathea@lgmlegal.com
Deadline for applications is October 14, 2013
Competition limited to 12 contestants ~ apply today!
Sponsored By: The Landskroner Foundation for Children
and the Landskroner • Grieco • Merriman Law Firm
AKRON LAW CARES Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013 8 a.m. – Noon
The event will kickoff at 8 a.m. at the School of Law. Breakfast will be provided.
Fred Nimmer Place – 1600 Brittain Road, Akron
Allen Dickson – 21 23rd Street, Barberton
Safterstein Towers I – 525 Diagonal Road, Akron
Safterstein Towers II – 585 Diagonal Road, Akron
Join the fun! Akron Law alumni, students, administration and faculty are working on a community service project
together for the senior living in Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority apartments and we need your help!
Earn community service of limited means hours!
Activities will include “hands-on” work of assisting senior residents with cleaning and organization needs of their
units, as well as joining senior residents for fun social activities. Bring your family and friends!
All participants will receive lunch and an “Akron Law CARES” t-shirt.
Advance registration required. Email: manovac@uakron.edu; Phone: 330-972-6363
Two law students are needed to assist with registration for the National Pro Bono Free Legal Clinic. The clinic will be held at the Job Center, 1050 Tallmadge Avenue, Akron, Ohio, on October 10, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Volunteers must arrive at 9:30 a.m. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. If you are interested, please contact Professor Joann Sahl, jsahl1@uakron.edu.