Howard Schwab Memorial Essay Contest (Family Law)

The American Bar Association’s Family Law Section welcomes essays for Schwab Memorial Essay Contest. The contest is open to all upper-division students, and students may write on any aspect of family law. Winners receive a monetary prize and potential publication in Family Law Quarterly, among other things. To enter, students must submit an entry form by April 14, 2017; essays are due on April 28, 2017.

For more information, please visit http://www.americanbar.org/groups/family_law/resources/essay_contest.html. If you have further questions, please feel free to contact Danielle Pruger at danielle.pruger@americanbar.org.

LAST CHANCE-Midwest Public Interest Law Career Conference

The deadline has been extended until Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 5:00.

All first, second and third year law students at Akron Law are invited to participate in the 29th Annual Midwest Public Interest Law Career Conference (MPILCC) to be held on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Northwestern University School of Law in Chicago. The Conference offers students the opportunity to:

Interview with a variety of public interest and government employers for summer law clerk and entry-level attorney positions (employers will pre-screen resumes and select students to interview). Though most of the opportunities are unpaid or invite outside funding, there are positions that offer a stipend. Since most of the employers come mainly from the Midwest, students may find positions in the communities they seek to serve.

Meet with employers during Table Talk, a morning session where employers and students meet informally and share information. Employers may distribute brochures, newsletters and other organizational literature.

Respond to employer job postings (resume requests) for internships (volunteer or paid), fellowships, and entry-level positions. This service is available throughout the school year at the MPILCC Symplicity.com site to students registered for the MPILCC.

Registration and Fees – The University of Akron School of Law will pay the $300 NON-REFUNDABLE registration fee for all interested students to attend the MPILCC IF we have enough student interest to justify the cost. ANY INTERESTED STUDENTS MUST RSVP TO THE CAREER PLANNING AND PLACEMENT OFFICE BY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25. Please declare your intention to attend the MPILCC by emailing lawcareerplanning@uakron.edu. We will notify all interested students once we determine if the registration fee will be paid by the CPPO. Please note, students will be responsible for their own travel, hotel, and miscellaneous expenses.

Reminder: Quaker Square Tour Today! (Monday, 11/28)

Attention New Students! Are you curious where you will be taking your exams this fall? Do you want to be sure you know where you are going? Today (Monday, November 28) at 5:30 p.m., we will have a brief tour to Quaker Square to check out Exam Central. Meet in the Administrative Suite in the law building. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Student Services (bfuller@uakron.edu or misty@uakron.edu).

Graduating Students: Free Professional Photo Opportunity

All Students graduating in Fall 2016 or Spring 2017 –

Please come to the McDowell Law Center Dean’s Suite on Thursday, December 1, to have a free professional headshot photo taken courtesy of the Law School.  This photo will be perfect for any professional need you may have as you graduate from Akron Law.

A professional photographer will take several photos and allow you to choose the proof you like best.  That photo will go in the Class of 2017 class composite photo, and the photographer will also send it to you as a digital, high resolution photo for your use.

What:          Individual Professional Photo Sessions for ALL Fall 2016 and Spring 2017 graduating students

When:         8:30 am to 6:30 pm on Thursday, December 1

Where:        McDowell Law Center Dean’s Suite

Wear:          Professional attire and look your best – this will be your professional law school photo

Walk-ins are welcome, and photos should take only about 5 minutes for each person, so any line will move quickly.  If you have any questions or prefer to schedule an appointment, please feel free to email Mary Cooke at mec@uakron.edu.

We are looking forward to seeing you on Thursday, December 1st

Are finals and end-of-semester projects stressing you out?

Are finals and end-of-semester projects stressing you out?  Take some time to calm your nerves by joining the Law Association for Women for a (free) beginner’s yoga class focused on relaxation and rejuvenation.  The session will be held on Thursday, December 1st from 7:15 – 8:15 p.m. in Studio A of the Student Recreation and Wellness Center.  All are welcome, regardless of experience.  Yoga mats and equipment will be provided.  Please contact Danielle Halachoff at djh43@zips.uakron.edu if you have any questions.