The Honorable Arthur J. Goldberg Memorial Prize in Constitutional Law

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.

BLSA–First Meeting Tuesday, January 31, 5:15 p.m.

BLSA’s (Black Law Students Association) first general body meeting of the semester is TUESDAY, January 31st at 5:15 PM in Law 141. I encourage everyone to attend because we will be planning for upcoming events this semester and most importantly we will be talking about JOBS! 

Refreshments will be provided for this meeting. 

Please let me know if you have anything you would like to add to the agenda prior to the meeting. 

SPRING STARTS ARE WELCOME AND ENCOURAGED TO ATTEND!

Hanne Lore Gambrell

hmf16@zips.uakron.edu

Spring 2017 Substance Abuse Lecture is next Wednesday, February 1st

What is the Substance Abuse Lecture?  It is a one-hour lecture required for anyone who plans take the Ohio Bar at any time in the future.  You may attend this lecture during any semester you are in law school, and we will verify your attendance with the Supreme Court of Ohio when you graduate.

You will definitely want to make this lecture, either to fulfill this requirement now for the rest of the time you are in law school, or as your final opportunity to attend a free lecture if you haven’t yet attended and plan to graduate in Spring 2017.

Spring 2017 Substance Abuse Lecture

Date:  Wednesday, February 1

Time: 5:20 – 6:20 pm    *Please note:  ARRIVE EARLY to sign in – there will be no admittance after 5:20 pm.

Location:  McDowell Law Center Room 160

Your attendance is verified by your signing the attendance sheet as you enter the lecture.  Doors will open at 5:00 pm, and no one is admitted after the lecture has begun.  Akron Law hosts this free lecture twice each year, at the beginning of the spring and fall semesters.

If you have any questions, please email Mary Cooke at mec@uakron.edu.

Gay-Straight Law Alliance meeting TODAY at 12:15 p.m.

The next Gay-Straight Law Alliance meeting is TODAY at 12:15 p.m. in room 161.  We will be discussing our upcoming fundraiser and plans for events throughout the Spring semester.  New members are always welcome.  There will be food/snacks available.  If you have any questions you can contact:

Donelle McBroom – President
dam177@zips.uakron.edu

Ryan Fails – Vice President
rpf12@zips.uakron.edu