Earn community service hours: Law students needed to work as student ambassadors at the 3rd Annual Judge Bell Trial Advocacy Program on Oct. 30 and 31. There are three times to choose from: Oct. 30 from 7:00 am – 9:45 am; Oct. 30 from 11:30 am – 4:30 pm; and Oct. 31 from 7:00 am – 1:00 pm. The program will take place at the federal courthouse here in Akron. Student ambassadors will assist the Law School Office of Strategic Initiatives in various duties ensuring that the program operates smoothly. The Judge Bell Trial Advocacy Program is attended by various state and federal judges as well as many local experienced attorneys. Don’t miss out on this great networking opportunity! To sign up, please contact Shannon Aupperle at sfauppe@uakron.edu or 330.972.7988.
2L students: your Certificate of Dean is Ready for Pick Up
For all 2L students:
Your Certificate of Dean packet for your Ohio Bar Exam Application to Register as a Candidate for Admission is ready for pick up at the reception desk of the Law Dean’s Office.
The packet includes your Certificate of Dean, one (1) official transcript (if we had a transcript on file), and a fingerprint card. Please make an appointment to have your fingerprints taken as required by the Supreme Court of Ohio: http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/AttySvcs/admissions/application/default.asp
This packet is only part of the information required to complete your Application to Register as a Candidate for Admission. Please make sure the information contained in this packet accompanies the additional material required by the Supreme Court (see: http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/AttySvcs/admissions/application/default.asp)
The completed application is due in Columbus, Ohio at the Supreme Court Office of Bar Admissions BY: November 17, 2014.
A photo ID is required, and we request that you open and review the contents for accuracy before you leave the Dean’s office.
Thank you!
Attn: First Year Students
First Year F-T and P-T students, please be advised that in an effort to keep the sections even, the Dean’s Office will administratively register you into your Spring courses. Please refer to the Spring Schedule Materials to see when your respective courses will meet.
Additionally, an enrollment hold has been placed on your accounts preventing you from registering for classes. You are required to attend one of the Mandatory Registration Sessions scheduled for Monday, November 17, 2014 at 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. and Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at 12:15 – 1:15 p.m. Failure to attend one of these mandatory sessions will result in the enrollment hold remaining on your account preventing you from being registered for Spring courses by the Dean’s Office.
Phi Alpha Delta – fall initiation on Friday, October 17 at 7:00 in Room 151
Interested in expanding your networking opportunities? Building lasting bonds with future colleagues? Joining a group that will support you academically and socially?
Then Phi Alpha Delta is for you.
An international organization, Phi Alpha Delta is dedicated to developing the professional lives of its members through the bonds of fraternity. We will be holding our fall initiation on Friday, October 17 at 7:00 in Room 151. If you would like more information or plan to attend, please contact Lauren Gribble at lag70@zips.uakron.edu.
CQE Clinic Volunteer Training – Friday, October 24, 4:00 pm
Our next free Certificate of Qualification for Employment (CQE) clinic is Saturday, October 25th! We’re very excited to be providing opportunities for ex-offenders in Summit County to take a step toward gaining employment and independence!
We are looking for students to volunteer from 9:45a-12:45p on Saturday, October 25th. The clinic will be held at Arlington Church of God, 539 S. Arlington St, Akron, OH 44306. The time you volunteer can be applied toward your graduation requirement as pro bono limited means hours.
There will be a volunteer training on Friday, October 24th, 4:00-5:30pm at the law school. The time you’re at training will count toward your pro bono limited means hours as well.
If you’re interested in volunteering or have any questions, please e-mail Sarah at smw87@zips.uakron.edu. You can also learn more about the clinic at our website: http://www.uakron.edu/law/clinical/cqe-clinic.dot.