The Center for Constitutional Law will host Professor Laurie Levenson who will speak on Friday, September 16th in recognition of Constitution Day. Professor Levenson is a nationally-regarded expert on criminal law and ethics, and a frequent TV commentator known for her work on the OJ Simpson trial. Please join us from 12:00 – 1:00 PM in Room 160 at the McDowell Law Building as Professor Levenson speaks on “Innocence and the Constitution: Why We Need to Do Better.” This event is free and open to the public. Pizza will be provided. For more information, see Innocence and the Constitution.
18th Annual Law Student Closing Argument Competition–Win Scholarship Money!!!
It’s time to register for the 18th Annual Law Student Closing Argument Competition, which will be on Thursday, October 13 at the Cuyahoga County Courthouse. This competition is open to any upper-division law student, who will give a 15-minute closing argument in a civil case for the plaintiff, a catastrophically injured child. The argument is on damages only.
The top three students will receive scholarship awards of $750 for first place, $500 for second place, and $200 for third place. Akron Law has traditionally performed well at this competition–we took home first and third place last year, and in 2013 we swept all three places!
The registration deadline is October 3. For more information and to apply, contact:
Landskroner Grieco Merriman, LLC
(216) 522-9000
Ask for Anathea
E-mail: anathea@lgmlegal.com
Akron Law Children’s Play Group
For Akron Law students, faculty, and staff who have children: a new play group for children is starting. The group will meet Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. For more information about locations and activities, check out and join the Akron Law Play Group Facebook page. Activities will include playing at parks, storytime, and art and science activities. Children of all ages are welcome. For more information or questions, please feel free to contact (1L) Vaughn and Melissa Hokanson at vaughnmelissa.hokanson@gmail.com.
Christensen & Hymas Scholarship Opportunity
Christensen & Hymas, a personal injury law firm in Draper, UT announces $1,000.00 scholarship.
To qualify for this scholarship:
- You must be currently enrolled in or have been accepted to (and planning to attend) a Juris Doctorate program in the United States
- You must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Cumulative GPA of the current or most recent secondary education program you have attended
- You must be legally married
- You are required to submit a transcript verifying your GPA and marital status
The deadline for application submissions is August 1, 2017. Qualifying students may apply here.
Upcoming On-Campus Interview Deadlines for 2Ls and 3Ls! Don’t miss out!
September 23, 2016 – U.S. Army JAG Corps
TWO different positions
2L: Summer Intern
3L: Active Duty Attorneys
MUST ALSO FILL OUT APPLICATION FOR THE ARMY BY NOVEMBER 1, 2016
www.goarmy.com/jag/applications-and-procedures.html
Submit: Resume, Cover Letter, Transcript via email to lawcareerplanning@uakron.edu ASAP but no later than Thursday, September 15th
October 6, 2016- National Labor Relations Board
Classes: 3L
Submit: Cover Letter, Resume, Law School Transcript on Symplicity by 9/16
October 7, 2016 – Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office Classes, 2L, 3L – for spring internships
Submit: Cover Letter, Resume, Writing Sample on Symplicity
Prefer: Top Rank, GPA, Moot Court/Mock Trial
Deadline: 9/17
October 7, 2016 – U.S. Air Force JAG Classes: 2L, 3L, LLM
Submit: Cover Letter, Resume, Law School Transcript on Symplicity
Prefer: Law Journal, Moot Court/Mock Trial
Deadline: 9/17/16