Category: General Announcements

Criminal Procedure – Getting Better

 The Akron Bar Association and the University of Akron School of Law present…. Criminal Procedure –Getting Better
 
Tuesday, March 29, 2011

 At the Akron Bar Association
 To register on line select the highlighted seminar title(s) below.
 Criminal Procedure – Getting Better

 See:   http://www.uakron.edu/law/continuinged/criminal-procedure.dot

2.50 CLE Hour
Approved for Death Penalty Certification by the Ohio Supreme Court
Tuesday, March 29, 2011 PM
 
TOPICS:

  • The Innocence Protection Act: An Overview
  • Understanding and Enforcing New Rule 16 in the Criminal Case
  • The National Academy of Science’s Report on Forensic Science and Judicial Response

 TIME AND LOCATION
Registration 2:45 PM
Program 3:15 to 6:00 PM
At the Akron Bar Association
 
PRICING
$105.00 Members
$105.00 AU Law School Alumni
$130.00 Non-members
$75.00 Non-attorney
FREE to Akron University Law Students
 
Thank You!
 
Paula Andrasko
CLE Director
The Akron Bar Association
57 S. Broadway St.
Akron, Ohio 44308
330-436-0118
Fax: 330-253-2140
Email: paulaa@akronbar.org

Law School announces David Dowd Award

SUMMER JOB PLACEMENT AWARD

$2000.00 minimum to one upper division law student 

Must work 20 hours per week for not less than 10 weeks

 APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2011

 The School of Law is accepting applications for the David D. Dowd Sr. Memorial Award named in tribute to a distinguished attorney dedicate to public service and created by Judge David D. Dowd, Jr. upon the 25th anniversary of his service in the federal judiciary.  Dowd Awards are directed to Akron Law students interested in seeking professional careers in public service following graduation. 

 Eligibility:

  1. Completed your second year by the Spring of 2010
  2. Shown a commitment to public service
  3. Capable of working  20 hours per week the summer of 2011 for minimum  of ten weeks in a public service position
  4. Committed to working in a public setting upon graduation

 Placements this summer – in order of preference:

1st Preference:      The Summit County Prosecutor’s Office, The Stark County

Prosecutor’s Office, The Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office;

law departments for Akron, Canton, Massillon; and Public

Defender’s Offices in Summit and Stark counties

 2nd Preference:      The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio or

The Public Defender’s Office for the District

 3rd Preference:      Other prosecutors’ or law directors’ offices

 4th Preference:      Other not already listed public service agencies

 The student will be expected to work 20 hours per week for not less than 10 weeks.

 Submit cover letter, resume, and list short and long term goals and explain why the student wishes to work in a particular office, as noted above.  Sent by April 1, 2011 to: Professor Carro via hardcopy or email:  carro1@uakron.edu

 Students in the upper 30% of the class will be given preference.  A committee will review applications and a student will selected before spring term is over.

Coeds Go Red!

  Learn more about taking charge of your heart health with the Go Red For Women Movement!

Wednesday, February 23
UA Student Union Ballroom
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

  • Enjoy a free heart-healthy lunch!
  • Participate in drawings for prizes including a $50 Barnes & Noble Gift Card and three one-month passes to Akron General Wellness Center! (Winners must be present at time of drawing.)
  • Visit Macy’s Clinique booth for a quick “pick-me-up”!
  • Learn more about Go Red for Women’s new online program, BetterU!
  • Wear red and show your support for the Go Red for Women Movement!

Online Registration

Registration is required. RSVP to Molly Palmer at molly.palmer@heart.org or 330-664-1908.

Presentation presented by Peggy Zanin, MS, BSN, RN, CES from Akron General.

Sponsored by a grant from The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation with support from The University of Akron School of Law

All tickets claimed for Judge Stubbs Awards Banquet

All ten tickets have been claimed.  Thank you.

FREE TICKETS FOR JUDGE STUBBS AWARDS BANQUET

 The School of Law purchased a table of 10 tickets for the 22nd Annual Judge Harold K. Stubbs Awards Banquet which will be hosted by St. Paul A.M.E. Church at the Hilton Inn West (Fairlawn, across from Summit Mall).    This is a large event attended by approximately 300 guests.   You and a guest are invited to attend by claiming free tickets as instructed below . . . FREE TICKETS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS.   Details are as follows:

 EVENT:            22nd Annual Judge Harold K. Stubbs Awards Banquet

 DATE:              Friday, March 9, 2012

 TIME:               6:30 p.m.

 PLACE:            Akron Hilton Inn West, 3180 West Market Street, (Fairlawn – across from Summit Mall)

 DESCRIPTION: (provided by St. Paul A.M.E. Church)  This celebratory dinner will recognize community leaders who have made a difference in the lives of others and have exhibited attributes of the late Judge Harold Stubbs in the areas of law, business, education, government/political action, health, and social concerns.  During his lifetime, Judge Stubbs was a very influential figure in the City of Akron and in the State of Ohio.   Over the span of Harold’s life, he gave generous portions of time, wisdom, physical energy, and possessions.   The celebration will also include presentation of student scholarship awards.

 RSVP:              By e-mailing Terri Bisesi at tbisesi@uakron.edu with your name and your guest’s name (if you will be bringing a guest)

 FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS