Category: General Announcements

Looking for Venture Capital Experience? Interested in clean energy?

The Clean Energy Trust is seeking motivated graduate students for its inaugural Challenge Venture Committee. Those selected for the committee will work with experienced venture capitalists to identify and support clean energy business concepts with the potential to become sustainable enterprises.

Committee members will have the opportunity to:

  • contribute to the commercialization of early-stage clean energy technology
  • be mentored by experienced venture capitalists
  • provide strategic input to businesses seeking capital
  • expand your network in the venture capital and clean energy areas
  • get one-of-a-kind, real life experience with entrepreneurs.

To apply, send resume and letter of interest to info@cleanenergytrust.org. Application deadline is December 5, 2011. Finalists will be contacted for interviews. The committee will begin its work in January 2012.  Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy.

Visit www.Challenge.gov for more information on the Department of Energy’s National Competition.

LEXIS and WESTLAW Academic Password Use

Your law school passwords for LexisNexis and Westlaw may only be used for educational purposes directly related to coursework at the law school.  Other use violates the Student Disciplinary Code and constitutes a breach of our contracts with LexisNexis and Westlaw.  Using LexisNexis or Westlaw to do research in a paid position as a law clerk, intern, or clinician working for a firm, governmental entity or a nonprofit organization would violate the Student Disciplinary Code.  Also, you are not permitted to conduct legal research on LexisNexis and Westlaw for friends and family.

In addition to sanctions by theSchoolofLaw, a contract violation can result in having to pay the vendors for the services misused.  Repayment will be at commercial rates of about $5.00+ per minute.  Moreover, violators are likely to lose their privileges to use LexisNexis and Westlaw as students.  A pattern of violations at our school could result in the vendors canceling our contracts, which would have a devastating impact on all students and faculty.

For a copy of Westlaw’s and LexisNexis’ policy concerning academic passwords follow the links on the Password Use web page.

Don’t Forget Casemaker

As an alternative to using LexisNexis or Westlaw, you may use Casemaker, the database available from the Ohio State Bar Association.  All Ohio law students can join the Ohio State Bar Association for free and your free membership includes access to Casemaker.  Casemaker has no academic password restrictions so you can use it to conduct research for your employer.

Questions?

Any question concerning what is proper or improper use of LexisNexis or WESTLAW should be directed to Ms. Lenart or Mr. Richert.

Ms. Lenart, Assistant Law Librarian for Reference Services

330-972-6357

llenart@uakron.edu

Kegler Brown to host Diversity Reception in Columbus – December 1 at 5 p.m.

GREAT NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY  — KEGLER BROWN’S DIVERSITY RECEPTION – Thursday, December 1, 2011 – 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Join us at our downtown office on Thursday, December 1, as Kegler Brown celebrates the impact of cultural diversity on the Columbus legal community.

It will be a night of celebration as the firm announces the addition of a second Kegler Brown Minority Merit Scholarship . The two $5,000 scholarships include paid summer clerkship positions with the firm’s first-year summer associate class. All first-year law students of minority descent are eligible to apply for the scholarship.

At this reception, you will have the chance to meet Kegler Brown attorneys, network with other law school students, and learn more about the diversity initiatives that have become so important to our firm, including the Managing Directors’ Diversity Initiative, the Women Lawyers’ Initiative and our Minority Merit Scholarship .

Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails will be served throughout the event as we toast to our continued commitment to achieving diversity at all levels of our organization.

Any questions? Please contact our Human Resources manager, Cara Tammaro. 

Kindly RSVP by e-mailing Erica DiLoretto by Friday, November 25, 2011.

 

“Law and Lanes” Bowling Grand Prix and Fundraiser – Nov. 18, 7pm-2am

Akron, Case, and Cleveland Marshall Law Chapters of B.L.S.A would like to invite all Law Students and Legal Professionals to enjoy a night of bowling, fundraising and friendly competition. 

 Date: November 18, 2011

Time: 7pm to 2am

Venue: Clover Leaf Lanes, 5619 Brecksville Rd Independence, OH
Tournament:
Student teams: $80 per team, 8 students per team. 
Legal Professionals: $125 per team, 8 professionals per team.

Individuals:
Students: $15
Legal Professionals: $20 

Bowling equipment, food, and refreshments are included. Keep your tickets for entry to the after party at Tavo.

If you would like to join a team or create your own, contact Terence Baptiste tmb77@zips.uakron.edu.