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This scholarship is aimed at recent law students and/or law school graduates studying for the Bar who are either LGBTQ+ or who will be working in the LGBTQ+ space doing public interest work which may include, but not be limited to, working for Community Based Organizations (“CBO’s”); Non-Governmental Organizations (“NGO’s); policy work in a governmental and/or non-governmental setting; doing academic research, teaching or the like; or any other type of program that helps to promote and protect the Rule of Law and the civil and human rights of LGBTQ+ persons.

The Scholarship will provide financial support to a first, second or third year law student, or recent law graduate to enable the student or recent law graduate to work in the LGBTQ+ public interest arena.

One or more scholarships of up to $5,000 each are awarded annually, subject to the availability of funds and the recommendation of the Commission’s Scholarship Committee. The objective is to award the first scholarship(s) in time for the recipient(s) to utilize the funds during Summer/Fall 2021.

Application Process:

1. Complete application online.
2. Also required:
   i. Current resume
   ii. Law School Transcript
   iii. Personal statement; not exceeding 500 words.
3. Submit all three documents to sogi@americanbar.org by April 30, 2021.

For more information on the scholarship and how to apply, please click on the link below.

https://www.americanbar.org/groups/diversity/sexual_orientation/SOGI/

For inquiries, contact skip.harsch@americanbar.org

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We need current law students to help at our Law Commencement – and you will earn community service hours for doing so!

DATE: Sunday, May 16

TIME: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

WHERE: InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field

WHAT: We need volunteers to assist with registration and various other aspects of commencement.

HOW TO RESPOND: Please email Shannon Aupperle at sfauppe@uakron.edu as soon as possible, but no later than May 7.

DRESS CODE: Professional

Please try to be available to volunteer – we really need you! This is a great event, and you can see what to expect when you complete your law studies.

If you have any questions, please contact Shannon at sfauppe@uakron.edu Thank you!

Volunteers needed for Valor Home (Valor Home). We offer short-term and long-term volunteer opportunities based on what you want to do and what fits best with your schedule. Some of our go-to opportunities include cleaning, organizing the donation room, helping prep meals in the kitchen, helping with the upkeep of the home, organizing the outdoor sheds, and clean up outside. If you have a specific hobby that you want to share and teach our veterans we are open to any ideas! Yoga classes, cooking classes, sharing recipe books, art classes, teaching computer skills, job prep help, painting rooms, whatever your passion is we encourage you to come and teach at Valor Home! Please contact Amanda Baker at Abaker@fcsserves for further volunteer inquiries.