Category: General Announcements

To comply with Ohio’s Smoke-Free Workplace Law, UA forbids smoking in any enclosed area, including buildings, parking decks and University vehicles.

To comply with the requirements of this law and to help ensure that tobacco smoke does not enter any area in which smoking is prohibited, no smoking is permitted within 25 feet of any entrance way, window or ventilation system of any University building or enclosed area.

The law also requires that the University remove cigarette receptacles from areas on campus where smoking is prohibited.  That means that smokers will have to fully extinguish their cigarettes when done and then place them in receptacles that are located at least 25 feet from the entrance of University buildings.

We ask all smokers to be mindful of the restrictions in and around the building, to be cautious and courteous when discarding cigarettes and to refrain from removing cigarette receptacles from their intended locations.

The designated area smoking for Akron Law is outside our new entrance at the bench located on the sidewalk by the construction fence near the light pillar.

Are you planning to graduate in May 2017? If so, you must apply for graduation via MyAkron, and the deadline to do so is October 1. Step-by-step directions are available at MyAkron as well. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Student Services at lawstudentservices@uakron.edu.

Wooster, OH – Law Clerk – Wayne County Probate Court Students and Recent Grads may apply
AkronLawJobs No. 7656 Overview: Seeking to fill an IMMEDIATE OPENING for Law Clerk. Position may be either full-time or part-time.
Duties: Under the supervision of the Judge, the Law Clerk performs legal research and writing; Communicates with the public, attorneys, court staff, law enforcement, social services, and other government agencies and litigants (“Court Users”) in person, by telephone and by written communication; Reviews case files for accuracy prior to sending files to the Judge; Receiving pleadings and other documents, computerized, digitized or microfilmed records of the court cases; and Performs related work on guardianship, adoption, civil action, and other case types as assigned. Responsible for researching law sources such as statutes, ordinances, Judicial decisions, for review, approval, and use by the Judge / Magistrates. May be responsible to assist in the development of processes to comport with guardianship laws and be willing to train Court Users on the same. May receive, disburse, and accurately account for public funds in the form of fines, court costs and fees.
Qualifications: 2L, 3L, recent grad or experienced grad. Have knowledge of principles and practices of the legal system, particularly of civil procedure. Have knowledge and experience conducting legal research, particularly using Westlaw. Knowledge of the types and methods of preparation of legal documents and experience with legal writing. Have either a paralegal certificate or top 50% of class preferred, or a JD. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions properly the first time and consistently thereafter. Have the ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to effectively and sensitively handle communications with court users. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with attorneys, Court Users, and Court personnel. Be fluent in Microsoft Office, Outlook, Exchange, and database / spreadsheet usage.
Status: Full or part-time. The Court will develop a schedule with the proper candidate.
How to apply: Obtain an application HERE. Please send your application, resume and cover letter to Judge Latecia Wiles at lwiles@waynecourts.org
Deadline: September 30, 2016

Your outline is the tool you use to connect what you do in class to what you do on an exam. Success on the exam is directly related to how well you have outlined the material. Join us in this workshop to get tips on how to start your outline, what to put in it, and how to use it to study for the exam.

The Outlining Workshop will be held on Monday, Sept. 19 from 5:15-6:15 in L 140.

ILS’s first general body meeting will be Wednesday, September 21, 2016 in Room 140 of the new law building. There will be two sessions: 12:00 PM and 5:15 PM in the same room. Please let me know if you will be able to attend through the event invitation on Facebook (Akron Law – International Law Society (ILS)) or on Orgsync. 

Come meet the new officers, our advisor and find out about the calendar and the events planned for this Fall. This meeting also offers information to 1Ls that are interested in holding a leadership position in the organization. FOOD will be provided. If you have any questions, please email me: nd62@zips.uakron.edu. Thank you. 

See you guys then!