Category: General Announcements

Announcing a new Library Guide – Federal Law

Use free websites to find federal law!  The Federal Law library guide has links for statutes, regulations, cases, legislative history information and historical documents (Federalist Papers, Records of the Continental Congress, etc.).  “Search the Legal Web” tab covers a variety of specialized legal search engines that will help you find additional free resources on the web.

Here is the direct link to the guide.   See all of our library guides, as well as the Ohio Law guide, here.

If you are on the Law Library web page, click on Library Guides in the left menu.

Lynn Lenart

Assistant Law Librarian for Reference Services
The University of Akron School of Law Library
llenart@uakron.edu
330-972-6357

May 2012 JD Degree Candidates Preparing to Take the July 2012 Ohio Bar Examination

The following certificate forms for the Ohio Bar Examination have approaching deadlines.  These forms must be certified by the law school, then submitted to the Court so that eligibility to sit for the Ohio Bar Examination may be established. Please check these upcoming deadlines and be sure to submit your forms in time to allow for our processing.  These forms must be submitted to me, Liz Sauders in The Office of Law Student Services, Dean’s Office, Room 136 of the law building.

  •  Law School Character Certificate:  You may drop off the Law School Character Certificate at the law school receptionist.  I will prepare the certificate for Dean Thorpe’s signature. The certificate form will be returned to you so that you may include it in your application packet to the Court.  The deadline to be received (not postmarked) at the Court as per their website: 

Application to Take the Bar Examination: (located online http://www.sconet.state.oh.us/AttySvcs/admissions/Bar_Exam/default.asp )
NOTE: The Office of Bar Admissions does not process applications to take a bar exam until the previous exam has been administered. April. 2, 2012 is the deadline for filing applications to take the July 2012 bar exam. The dates for the July 2012 bar examination are July 24, 25, and 26

  • Final Law School Certificate:  You may drop off the Final Law School Certificate any time prior to the end of spring semester.  I will hold it until graduation on Sunday, May 13, 2012, then send it directly to the Supreme Court of Ohio on Monday, May 14.
  •  Substance Abuse Instruction Certificate:  You do not need to submit this form to us for completion.  Substance abuse lectures are available two times a year as a school offering from Akron Law.  Therefore, if you attended one of the lectures, we include the completion of this one hour of substance instruction on your Final Law School Certificate.  If you have not attended one of the law school’s Substance Abuse Lectures, make-up lectures are not available through The University of Akron School of Law. Lectures are scheduled through Ohio State Bar Association (OSBA) for a fee. Contact their office at 1-800-282-6556.

 If you have any further questions, please contact me.

 Elizabeth Sauders

The University of Akron School of Law

Office of the Dean, Room 136R

Akron, OH  44325-2901

Direct Dial:  330-972-6346 / Fax:  330-972-7337

sauders@uakron.edu

http://www.uakron.edu/law/students/studentservices/ 

 

 

Think the law is all you need to know to be a good lawyer? Think again…

It’s not too late to register for the second in the CPPO’s Legal Marketing Workshop Series: Call the CPPO at 330-972-5321 or e-mail jeanne2@uakron.edu to reserve your spot today.

Workshop #2 February 2, 5:00 – 6:00 P.M. Communications, Presentation and Writing Skills in the Legal World, The University of Akron  School of Law, C. Blake McDowell  Law Center, Room 151  Increasing your visibility through online media, speaking opportunities and writing for publications are key tactics to a new lawyer’s marketing plan. This workshop will include tips on how social media may help elevate your profile; what you need to do to position yourself for speaking opportunities; and ways to get your thoughts on paper and to the press.

Presenters: JULIE GURNEY, Senior  Communications & Marketing Manager at Benesch and JILL RAKO,  Marketing & Communications Manager at Bricker & Eckler

TONIGHT: 1 Hour Substance Abuse Lecture

 The University of Akron School of Law

Spring 2012 Substance Abuse Lecture

 One Hour of Lecture is Required for the Ohio Bar Examination

 Substance Abuse Lectures are offered to the entire law student bodyonly once during the fall and once during the spring semesters.

 Spring 2012 lecture to be held:

Thursday, January 26, 2012

5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.

 Law School Room #151

No R.S.V.P. Necessary

Each Session Begins and Ends Promptly

  Speaker:

Attorney Scott R. Mote, Executive Director of Ohio Lawyers Assistance

http://www.ohiolap.org

  The next Substance Abuse Lecture will be offered Fall 2012.

Questions?  Contact College Program Specialist and Law School Registrar, Liz Sauders at liz@uakron.edu

Tomorrow Night – Important Substance Abuse Lecture for Ohio Bar Requirement

 The University of Akron School of Law

Spring 2012 Substance Abuse Lecture

 One Hour of Lecture is Required for the Ohio Bar Examination

 Substance Abuse Lectures are offered to the entire law student bodyonly once during the fall and once during the spring semesters.

 Spring 2012 lecture to be held:

Thursday, January 26, 2012

5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.

 Law School Room #151

No R.S.V.P. Necessary

Each Session Begins and Ends Promptly

  Speaker:

Attorney Scott R. Mote, Executive Director of Ohio Lawyers Assistance

http://www.ohiolap.org

  The next Substance Abuse Lecture will be offered Fall 2012.

Questions?  Contact College Program Specialist and Law School Registrar, Liz Sauders at liz@uakron.edu