The 2d Con Law Discussion forum will be held Tuesday, Oct. 27 at noon in the atrium. Emeritus Professors Margery Koosed and Will Huhn will lead the discussion on capital punishment and “Rethinking the Death Penalty” in light of recent dissents from Justices on the U.S. Supreme Court suggesting that the death penalty should be abolished.
Category: General Announcements
December graduates – curious about the bar exam?
You are invited to:
Dinner with the Dean
Monday, October 26, from 5:30 – 6:30 PM – L-152
Light Meal
Remarks by Dean Wilson
Introduction to the Bar Exam & Life after Graduation
- Lia Evans: Intro to Akron Law Alumni
- Alisa Benedict O’Brien: Continuing Support from Career Planning
- Nancy Reeves: The Bar Exam: What to expect and Bar Support Provided by Akron Law
Alumni Panel Discussion/Family Panel Discussion
Wednesday, October 28 beginning at 6:40 PM – West 214 & West 206
- Alumni panel discussion about the bar exam experience – what to expect in the coming months.
- Brittany Michael
- Howard Wernow
- Mark Graziani
- Samantha Hardin
- Bar Support panel discussion. Invite anyone you expect to support you during the bar prep period, and the long wait following it, to take part in a conversation about what to expect. Lisa Graziani, Mark’s wife, has volunteered to share her experience – I am still looking for one or two additional volunteers.
Please let me know here if you (or family members) plan to attend one or both events.
If you have questions, feel free to send me (Nancy Reeves) an email or stop by Room L-315.
Mediation Training Winter Intercession Course
REGISTRATION: The mediation courses will be given during the Spring 2015-2016 intersession — the interim between the Fall and Spring semesters. They are considered Spring 2016 classes and will be listed In the Spring 2016 Schedule of Classes listed online. Since these classes tend to fill up very quickly, you should register for them as soon as your registration date opens.
*HOW TO OBTAIN PERMISSION FOR TRANSFER OF CREDITS and HOW TO REGISTER INSTRUCTIONS FOR LAW STUDENTS
Non-joint degree law students must complete the Request to Transfer Graduate Courses Toward JD Degree located HERE (or copy and paste http://www.uakron.edu/law/docs/Transfer_of_Graduate_Credit_Permission_Form.pdf) and submit to the Dean’s office for Assistant Dean Ivy Banks’ approval prior to registration. Instructions and details are included on the request form.
NOTE: Joint degree-seeking students are not eligible to receive permission to transfer either mediation course toward their JD degree.
December Graduates – Curious about the Bar Exam?
You are invited to:
Dinner with the Dean
Monday, October 26, from 5:30 – 6:30 PM – Room TBA
Light Meal
Remarks by Dean Wilson
Introduction to the Bar Exam & Life after Graduation
- Lia Evans: Intro to Akron Law Alumni
- Alisa Benedict O’Brien: Continuing Support from Career Planning
- Nancy Reeves: The Bar Exam: What to expect and Bar Support Provided by Akron Law
Alumni Panel Discussion/Family Panel Discussion
Wednesday, October 28 beginning at 6:40 PM – West 214
- Alumni panel discussion about the bar exam experience
- Family members/supporting friends panel discussion about the bar exam experience. You are invited to bring anyone who will be supporting you as you prepare for the bar exam to hear about what to expect, from others who have been through it. (Depending on interest, and how many family members I can recruit, this panel may be merged with the alumni panel.)
Please let me know here if you (or family members) plan to attend one or both events.
If you have questions, feel free to send me (Nancy Reeves) an email or stop by Room L-315.
CBLS In-House Counsel Panel – Oct. 19 at 5:15 pm
Please join the Corporate and Business Law Society in an In-House Counsel Panel on Monday, October 19th at 5:15 PM in room West 214.
Three attorneys will be speaking to the group on their experience in corporate and business law, as well as answering any questions students have. Brent Ryan from Vitamix, Allison Cole from Signet, and Robert Mullen from Aultman Hospital will be joining us.
Food will be provided!