Are you interested in how the trial team works? You can volunteer to play a witness to assist the National Tournament of Champions’ team prepare for its regional competition. Students are needed for January 30, January 31, February 6, and February 7. You need to be at the law school by 9:00 a.m. on each of these days. You may volunteer for just a morning or for the entire day. Please contact Professor Joann Sahl, jsahl1@uakron.edu or 330-972-7189 if you are interested in volunteering.
Category: General Announcements
12th Annual Richard C. Sughrue Symposium on Intellectual Property Law and Policy
The 12th Annual Richard C. Sughrue Symposium on Intellectual Property Law and Policy will be held in Akron on March 8, 2010. The featured luncheon speaker will be the newly-appointed Commissioner for Patents Robert L. Stoll. The program will include presentations by leading practitioners and academics on the major issues of the day affecting intellectual property law. Presenters will discuss, among other topics, the Bilski case, the proposed Google Books Library Project settlement, the doctrines of inequitable conduct and fraud, and the host of ethical and other issues associated with the practice of outsourcing work.
This event is FREE to students. Online registration is now available. Visit www.uakron.edu/law for further information.
Check your profile on Westlaw and LexisNexis
At least once-a-year law students should update their profiles on LexisNexis and Westlaw. Last fall, students’ University e-mail address changed to @zips.uakron.edu. If you registered using the old address, the e-mail function in TWEN and Lexis Web Course software will not work properly. This is particularly important if you are taking classes that use TWEN or Web Course. The faculty may use the e-mail function but if you have not updated your profile you will not receive the e-mail.
Here is how you can update your profile on Westlaw and Lexis.
For Westlaw: Log into Westlaw http://lawschool.westlaw.com/ and just to the right of your name is the UPDATE link. Click on that link to update your profile.
For LexisNexis: Log into LexisNexis http://www.lexisnexis.com/lawschool/ and click on the GET HELP tab. At the next screen, click on UPDATE REGISTRATION INFORMATION.
Questions? Contact Lynn Lenart, 330-972-6357, llenart@uakron.edu. Office 269, Law Library, second floor.
Have Your Say Forum January, 19 2010
Career Planning Announces Dining Etiquette Workshop
Thursday, February 4, 2010 from 12 noon – 1:30 p.m. — Dining Etiquette Luncheon: The Career Planning Office invites and encourages all law students to attend the following “Etiquette” Luncheon on Thursday, February 4 at the University of Akron’s Martin Center located at 105 Fir Hill. Please read the following description and follow the instructions to register. You must put down a $25 deposit when you make your reservation, but that will be refunded when you attend. SO, this event is free for all law students.
Do you think you have what it takes to make a good first impression on a prospective employer? In today’s economy you want to make sure you have the tools to stay ahead of the competition. Learn and polish your etiquette and professional skills at the Center for Career Management’s “Wine, Dine, and How to Act Fine” Etiquette Lunch.
This “crash course” highlights the basic elements of a full-course meal. Dining tips will be facilitated by a consultant specializing in etiquette and interviewing, as you enjoy a lunch of soup, salad, your choice of entrée, and dessert. Reservations for this event must be made by 4:59 p.m., Monday, February 1st, through the Center for Career Management, Simmons Hall 301 (330-972-7747). Seating is limited so sign up early.
For more information and reservation details contact the Center for Career Management at 330-972-7747 or uaccm@uakron.edu. A $25 deposit (cash, credit card or Zip Card meal plan) is required when you register and will be refunded if you attend the event. Those who reserve a meal, but do not attend, will forfeit their $25. Faculty and alumni may also attend, but will pay the full $25.