Category: General Announcements

Photos for December Degree Candidates – Nov. 12 & 13

December Degree Conferral Candidates – 2 Days ONLY

SMILE!  We have two dates scheduled for you to have your graduation photo taken.  This photo will go in the composite picture for the class of 2016 that is hung on the wall of Akron Law.

The dates are Thursday and Friday, November 12 and 13 – this week.  This year we will have walk-in sessions.  The photos for each person do not take very long, so you should not have a long wait time.

This is the only opportunity you will have for your photo to be taken before your degree is conferred.

Graduation Composite Photo Sessions will be in Room 166, the Faculty/Staff lounge.

Thursday, November 12 – 2 sessions

10:00 am – 1:00 pm

3:00 – 6:45 pm

Friday, November 13 – 1 session

10:00 am – 3:30 pm

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

CQE Clinic Volunteer Training – Nov. 13th, 4:30 pm

Our next free Certificate of Qualification for Employment (CQE) clinic is Saturday, November 14th!  We’re very excited to be providing opportunities for ex-offenders in Summit County to take a step toward gaining employment and independence!

We are looking for students to volunteer from 9:00am-12:45pm on November 14th.  The clinic will be held at the East Akron YMCA. The time you volunteer can be applied toward your graduation requirement as pro bono limited means hours.

There will be a mandatory volunteer training on Friday, November 13th, 4:30-6:00pm at the law school. The time you’re at training will count toward your pro bono limited means hours as well.

If you’re interested in volunteering or have any questions, please e-mail Sarah at smw87@zips.uakron.edu. You can also learn more about the clinic at our website: http://www.uakron.edu/law/clinical/cqe-clinic.dot.

YOU MUST RSVP IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THE CLINIC!

Thanks!

Open House Advising Sessions Nov 5, 6, and 9

We have planned 6 open advising sessions to assist you as spring class registration opens.  Please stop by at the following days and times with any academic advising questions you may have:

Thursday, Nov. 5 – in the Atrium:  12 – 2 pm and 4 – 6 pm

Friday, Nov. 6 – in the Atrium:  12 – 2 pm and 4 – 6 pm

Monday, Nov. 9 – in the open area by the key elevator:  12 – 2 pm

Monday, Nov. 9 – in the Atrium:  4 – 6 pm

 

Please email us at lawstudentservices@uakron.edu with any questions.  We will look forward to seeing you!

2016 HOWARD C. SCHWAB MEMORIAL ESSAY CONTEST SECTION OF FAMILY LAW

Each year, the American Bar Association Section of Family Law conducts an essay contest to encourage law students to think about current issues in family law, and to encourage participation in the Section of Family Law. Students may write on any aspect of family law. The contest is open to second and third-year full-time J.D. students (and second through fourth-year part-time J.D. students) of all ABA-approved law schools, and to first year J.D. students where family law is taught as part of the first year curriculum.

Winning entries receive the following: Monetary prize, certificate of recognition, consideration of essay’s publication in Family Law Quarterly and the Section website, letter to law school dean regarding the achievement, and one year complimentary membership to the Section. To enter, one must submit an entry form by April 15, 2016. Essays are due April 29, 2016.

More information, including our downloadable entry form, can be found on our website. You may also contact ABA Section of Family Law Program Assistant, Samantha Schooley at samantha.schooley@americanbar.org or 312.988.5145 for additional information and assistance.