Category: General Announcements

12th Annual Richard C. Sughrue Symposium on Intellectual Property Law and Policy

The 12th Annual Richard C. Sughrue Symposium on Intellectual Property Law and Policy will be held in Akron on March 8, 2010.  The featured luncheon speaker will be the newly-appointed Commissioner for Patents Robert L. Stoll.  The program will include presentations by leading practitioners and academics on the major issues of the day affecting intellectual property law.  Presenters will discuss, among other topics, the Bilski case, the proposed Google Books Library Project settlement, the doctrines of inequitable conduct and fraud, and the host of ethical and other issues associated with the practice of outsourcing work.

This event is FREE to students.  Online registration is now available.  Visit www.uakron.edu/law for further information.

Check your profile on Westlaw and LexisNexis

At least once-a-year law students should update their profiles on LexisNexis and Westlaw.  Last fall, students’ University e-mail address changed to @zips.uakron.edu.   If you registered using the old address, the e-mail function in TWEN and Lexis Web Course software will not work properly.  This is particularly important if you are taking classes that use TWEN or Web Course.  The faculty may use the e-mail function but if you have not updated your profile you will not receive the e-mail.

Here is how you can update your profile on Westlaw and Lexis. 

For Westlaw: Log into Westlaw http://lawschool.westlaw.com/ and just to the right of your name is the UPDATE link.  Click on that link to update your profile.

For LexisNexis: Log into LexisNexis http://www.lexisnexis.com/lawschool/ and click on the GET HELP tab.  At the next screen, click on UPDATE REGISTRATION INFORMATION.

Questions?  Contact Lynn Lenart, 330-972-6357, llenart@uakron.edu.  Office 269, Law Library, second floor.

Career Planning Announces Dining Etiquette Workshop

Thursday, February 4, 2010 from 12 noon – 1:30 p.m. — Dining Etiquette Luncheon: The Career Planning Office invites and encourages all law students to attend the following “Etiquette” Luncheon on Thursday, February 4 at the University of Akron’s Martin Center located at 105 Fir Hill. Please read the following description and follow the instructions to register. You must put down a $25 deposit when you make your reservation, but that will be refunded when you attend. SO, this event is free for all law students.

 Do you think you have what it takes to make a good first impression on a prospective employer?  In today’s economy you want to make sure you have the tools to stay ahead of the competition.  Learn and polish your etiquette and professional skills at the Center for Career Management’s “Wine, Dine, and How to Act Fine” Etiquette Lunch.

 This “crash course” highlights the basic elements of a full-course meal. Dining tips will be facilitated by a consultant specializing in etiquette and interviewing, as you enjoy a lunch of soup, salad, your choice of entrée, and dessert. Reservations for this event must be made by 4:59 p.m., Monday, February 1st, through the Center for Career Management, Simmons Hall 301 (330-972-7747).  Seating is limited so sign up early.

For more information and reservation details contact the Center for Career Management at 330-972-7747 or uaccm@uakron.edu. A $25 deposit (cash, credit card or Zip Card meal plan) is required when you register and will be refunded if you attend the event.  Those who reserve a meal, but do not attend, will forfeit their $25.  Faculty and alumni may also attend, but will pay the full $25.

Assistance Requested With Admissions Open House – January 9, 2010

The Admissions Office is seeking law students to assist with our January Open House on Saturday, January 9, 2010.

Volunteers are requested as follows:  

Check-In and Welcome – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: One or two students are needed to assist with check-in of our guests. This will involve distributing information packets, shaking hands, smiling, and being friendly.  

Building Tours – 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Several students are needed to guide 20-minute building tours before the panel discussion. If you have never given a tour of the building before, don’t worry – I will provide you with notes to help you along.  

Student/Alumni Panel – 1:15 pm – 2:00 pm: A mix of full-time and part-time students is needed for a 30-minute panel discussion about life as a law student. Most of the people in attendance at this event will be applying for admission to the fall 2010 entering class, so their level of familiarity with law school will likely be fairly low. This panel is about the basics – how much do you study per week, where do you live, how does law school affect your relationship with your wife/husband/family, what you like about law school, what you don’t like, etc. Each panelist will have 3-5 minutes to speak individually, and there will be approximately 5-10 minutes for questions from the audience.  

If you are available to help, please e-mail me (apm@uakron.edu) at your earliest opportunity with the following information:
1.         Your name
2.         Your student ID number (check the back of your ZIPCard if you don’t know it)
3.         Your mailing address (don’t forget city, state, and ZIP code)
4.         Your preferred phone number
5.         Your preferred e-mail address
6.         Your division (full-time day, part-time day, or part-time evening)
7.         Your year (1, 2, 3, or 4)
8.         IMPORTANT: Whether you want to be a tour guide, a panelist, or both

The Admissions Office has historically received a tremendous amount of support from the student body for our events. Your continued assistance is extremely important in making these open houses successful. Thank you so much for your help, and we appreciate your support!