Category: General Announcements

1st Year, Part-Time Students Who Would Like to Join Akron Law Review.

This is information for all those first year, part time students who would like to join Akron Law Review. 

 Here is a reminder of how the process works:  The top 15% of the class automatically earns an invitation to the  Akron Law Review.  The administration will do an internal ranking of the first year part time students after summer grades are submitted.  Those students who are in the top 15% of the part time students will receive an invitation to join the Akron Law Review before the Write On Competition begins.  These rankings are unofficial, so they will not be released or published aside from the invitation to join the Akron Law Review.  If you grade on to the Akron Law Review, you are not required to participate in the Write On Competition. 

All students who have at least a 2.6 cumulative GPA after completing their summer courses, and who have completed at least the first-year program as defined by the School of Law Administration are eligible to participate in the Write On Competition.

 The August Write On Competition will begin August 12 at 8 AM.  It will end at August 19 at 8 AM.

 

To participate in the Write On Competition, you must enroll in the TWEN Write On Competition- Akron Law Review course available through Westlaw.  Make sure you enroll in the proper course, as there are several Akron Law Review courses on TWEN.  The proper course is the Summer 2011 course listing John Wetmore as the instructor.  If you plan on participating in the August competition, you may enroll in the course immediately and the material will become available on August 11 at 8 AM.

 

The Write On involves writing a case note from a limited set of references.  Detailed instructions will be available on the TWEN site when the materials are available.  The Akron Law Review looks for students that demonstrate the ability to write and reason well while working on a deadline.  The entire process is anonymous, and no one knows who graded or wrote-on. 

 

If you have any questions, contact me at jbw27@zips.uakron.edu and I will respond as soon as possible.  Enjoy the rest of your summer.

 

John Wetmore

Executive Editor

Akron Law Review

Office/Work Space Moves at Akron Law

MESSAGE FROM ASSOCIATE DEAN MATEJKOVIC

To allow for enhanced efficiencies as related to work spaces within the Office of External Programs, the following office moves are in process and will be completed by the middle of this week.  Listed below are the room/desk assignment areas for those staff members whose work areas have been relocated.  With the exception of Joel Holt’s office which is now located in the Career Planning and Placement suite off of the atrium, all other offices/work spaces referenced below are located within the Dean’s suite area.  While their phone extensions remain unchanged, I am noting the extensions below for your convenience.  Any questions, please let me know.

Career Planning and Placement
Barbara Weinzierl: move to 136C (x5320)
Joel Holt: move to 132 (x8540)

Development
Carolyn Mehl: move to 136I (x8327)
Kristina Floyd: move to 136V (x6219)

Events Coordinators
Michele Novachek: move to 136D (x6363)
Sue Staats: move to 136D (x7246)

LAA Director and Part-Time Annual Fund Coordinator
Norma Shaub: move to 136B back desk (x8619)

Graduate Assistants
136B front desk (x6794)

NEW! JD/LLM in Intellectual Property Law

The JD/LLM in Intellectual Property Law was officially approved by The University of Akron Board of Trustees on Wednesday, June 15, 2011.    The official application and enrollment information form may be accessed at http://www.uakron.edu/dotAsset/2042077.pdf      

Students may earn the JD/LLM with 100 credit hours.    Here are two examples of JD/LLM program mapping:   full- and part time programs.   This joint degree may be completed in 3 years (full-time) or 4 years (part-time).   See examples for details:

EXAMPLE for a FULL-TIME STUDENT

   

JD   Credits

(non-IP)

  

IP Credits

at JD Level

  

IP Credits

at LLM Level

  

TOTAL CREDITS FOR JD/LLM
 

Fall 2010

  

16

      
 

Spring 2011

  

14

      
 

Summer 2011

  

9

      
 

TOTAL 2010-11

  

39

      
         
 

Fall 2011

  

13

  

3

    
 

Spring 2012

  

10

  

3

  

3

  
 

Summer 2012

  

3

   6

(Thesis, GWR)

  
 

TOTAL 2011-12

  

26

  

6

  

9

  
         
 

Fall 2012

  

6

  

6

    
 

Spring 2013

  

5

    

3

  
 

TOTAL 2012-13

  

11

  

6

  

3

  
         
 

GRAND TOTAL

 

  

76

  

12

  

12

  

100

 

EXAMPLE for a  PART-TIME STUDENT

   

JD   Credits

(non-IP)

  

IP Credits

at JD Level

  

IP Credits

at LLM Level

  

TOTAL CREDITS FOR JD/LLM
 

Fall 2010

  

10

      
 

Spring 2011

  

9

      
 

Summer 2011

  

5

      
 

TOTAL 2010-11

  

24

      
         
 

Fall 2011

  

9

      
 

Spring 2012

  

9

      
 

Summer 2012

  

9

      
 

TOTAL 2011-12

  

27

    

 

  
         
 

Fall 2012

  

4

  

6

    
 

Spring 2013

  

4

  

6

    
 

Summer 2013

     6

(Thesis, GWR)

  
 

TOTAL 2012-13

  

8

  

12

  

6

  
         
 

Fall 2013

  

9

    

3

  
 

Spring 2014

  

8

    

3

  
 

TOTAL 2013-14

  

17

    

6

  
         
 

GRAND TOTAL

 

  

76

  

12

  

12

  

100

 

If you would like to proceed with admission to the JD/LLM in Intellectual Property Program, please:

 

1.  Complete this application at  http://www.uakron.edu/dotAsset/2042077.pdf 

 

2.  Email Assistant Dean Thorpe at LThorpe@uakron.edu to schedule a time to meet and map your JD/LLM program.   

Once the JD/LLM mapping is completed, it will be submitted to Professor Samuels for approval.   When that has been accomplished, your program code will be converted to JD/LLM in Intellectual Property Law.  

College Program Specialist Liz Sauders is in the process of arranging to have a new JD/LLM program code created AND to have a new DARS graduation clearance program created.  

In the meantime, you may access the JD/LLM Joint Degree Requirements Checklist to track your academic progress  at  http://www.uakron.edu/dotAsset/2042081.pdf    Please consult with Professor Samuels as you progress through the program regarding your course selections and future offerings.    Key LL.M. degree program information may be found at the following starting point:  http://www.uakron.edu/law/curriculum/llm/index.dot

In addition, there may also be time to apply for the Certificate in Intellectual Property (depending on where you are in the JD program)   See  http://www.uakron.edu/law/curriculum/cp.dot for details.

We look forward to working with you!

Best wishes,

Lauri S. Thorpe 

Assistant Dean of Admission, Financial Aid, & Student Services

CBA Joint Degree Information Session

Joint Degree Options For School of Law Students:

Flexible JD/MBA or JD/M.Tax 

Friday, June 17 from 5:30 to 7 pm

CBA Room 121

259 S. Broadway, Akron 44308

There will be light refreshments, and advisors will be on hand to answer your questions.

Our new Interdisciplinary concentration lets you transfer any 9 law credits into the MBA, with an approved program plan, as long as they have grades of B or better.

Find out more and RSVP online at

mba.uakron.edu or call 330-972-7043

Fit For Your Future!