Interested in a career as a solo practitioner? Wondering about the Akron Bar Incubator Program to attain those goals? Join two of our graduates on Wednesday, April 12 at 12:15 p.m. in Room 140 at the Law School.  They will discuss the interview process, expectations and how the program is designed, along with the benefits of participating in the Incubator Program.

All students welcome and food will be served!

 

Wills Trusts & Estates for Fall 2017 has reached its enrollment capacity for both the day and evening section.  If you are interested in taking this class there are still plenty of openings in the Summer Session which meets MWF 6:30 – 9:30 PM May 30 – June 30th.  If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact Assistant Director Franklin at misty@uakron.edu or Assistant Dean Fuller at bfuller@uakron.edu.

Celebrate Holi with the Indian Student Association!

April 8th 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Coleman Commons

The Indian Student Association will be hosting a Holi celebration in Coleman Commons (outside the Student Union near the Soccer Field) this Saturday! Price to attend is only $3 and includes snacks, colored powder to play with, games, and music. Holi is an exciting celebration to welcome spring and uses colored paint powder (which is all-natural and washable) thrown into to air and all over each other, so attendees should be prepared to get wet and covered in color!  Event schedule is as follows:

•      12:00PM – 1:00PM     Indian Snacks and Refreshments
•      1:00PM – 2:30PM       Holi Celebration with colored paint powder
•      2:30PM – 4:00 PM      Games & Activities

The event is open to everyone, so invite your friends and be prepared for some fun! For more information please refer to the attached flyer.

This endowed prize was established by Ann Amer Brennan, Esquire, of the class of 1982, as a permanent memorial to the Honorable Arthur J. Goldberg, Associate Justice of The Supreme Court of the United States, Secretary of Labor, and United States Representative to the United Nations.  Justice Goldberg’s willingness to come to The University of Akron School of Law and teach, as the Inaugural Holder of both the David L. Brennan Chair of Law and the John F. Seiberling Chair in Constitutional Law, is hereby acknowledged through the establishment of this memorial tribute.

In recognition of Justice Goldberg’s continued interest in women’s rights and support for the intellectual development of women lawyers, this prize is awarded annually to a graduating female (December or May combined), as determined by the Dean or his/her designee, with consideration given to the following criteria:

1. Active interest in Constitutional Law as evidenced by course selection and extracurricular activities;
2. Excellence in Constitutional Law as evidenced by class performance, extracurricular activities, or scholarly writings; and
3. Leadership in the School of Law, the community, or the legal profession.

Spring 2017 female graduates interested in being considered for this prize should submit a resume and personal statement to Assistant Director of Student Affairs, Misty Franklin, misty@uakron.edu ON OR BEFORE Friday, April 21, 2017.  The prize will be awarded in May 2017.

If you have any questions please contact Assistant Director Misty Franklin at misty@uakron.edu.

Akron Law’s Trial Team Tryouts will be held Saturday, April 15 beginning at 9 am at the law school. Students will perform a five (5) minute opening statement or closing argument, whichever you prefer, in front of two separate panels of judges. Time slots begin at 9:00, 9:10, 9:20, etc. If you are at all interested in trying out, please email Chelsie Palecek (cmp152@zips.uakron.edu) for details and the problem.