Fall 2014 Exam Schedule

The final examination schedule for Fall 2014 is located at:

http://www.uakron.edu/law/curriculum/registration.dot

As with every year, we took the final class lists and compared enrollment in every exam class with the enrollment in every other exam class. Based on that, we determined the number of conflicts between each class. We then scheduled the largest classes with the most graduating seniors as early in the examination period as possible, to permit them to be graded by the Monday after exam week, which permits us to meet the graduation deadline and to award honors accurately.

We will redistribute the exam schedule once room assignments are set. For any exams which require the use of multiple rooms we will also update and stagger the starting times.

The resulting exam schedule is the best schedule for spacing out exams for the vast majority of students. Inevitably, however, a few students have course loads that result in their individual schedules being less than optimum. This is unavoidable given the wide range of courses each student takes.

Conflicts: An examination conflict consists if two examinations are scheduled at the same time or three examinations are scheduled within 24 hours. Part-time students who have examinations on both the first Wednesday and first Friday of exam period, and full-time students who have three examinations between the first Wednesday and Sunday of exam period are granted relief at their option. Any student permitted to reschedule should do so with a full-time faculty member whenever possible. It is the students’ responsibility for contacting the faculty to make alternate arrangements.

Reschedule for Unexpected Illness: Students who are ill may contact the professor to reschedule an examination BEFORE the time of the examination. Once a student sits for an examination, the student must complete that examination and receive that grade. Examinations that are rescheduled due to conflict or illness must be rescheduled within exam period to the earliest available time. If illness prevents rescheduling during exam period, the examination must be scheduled no later than the start of the next semester. Students who cannot reschedule an examination before the next semester should consult with the Associate Dean or Assistant Dean of Students Services about a leave.

Testing with Accommodations: Please visit:

http://www.uakron.edu/law/curriculum/registration.dot  

Yanez & Associates Family Law Scholarship Program

 

Description: The Family Law Offices of Yanez & Associates is pleased to announce their annual essay scholarships. The essay contest is open to all current law students and prospective law students awaiting admission. There will be two winners. First place: $2,000.00 and second place: $1,000.00. The goal of the scholarship is to motivate students to pursue a career in family law.

For details on how to submit your essay, terms and conditions, please visit The Family Law Offices of Yanexz & Associates website at  http://www.cafamilydivorcelawyer.com/scholarship/essay-contest/

Deadline: August 31 (annually), Winners are selected by September 15.

 

 

Summit Legal Defender’s Office seeks JDAI Student Coordinator

Akron, OH – JDAI Student Coordinator – The Summit County Juvenile Court
AkronLawJobs No. 5574 Overview: The Summit County Legal Defender is looking to hire an intern to act as volunteer coordinator for the Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative Program. This is a PAID position.
Qualifications: 2L, 3L; The position requires you to be at Summit County Juvenile Court on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for the Legal Defender’s detention hearing intake process
How to apply: Please send a cover letter, two references, and your resume to email: Jennifer Lin summit.ldo@gmail.com. If you had already applied and have not been contacted please submit your application materials again.
Deadline: October 17, 2014

In-House Counsel Panel Program – Tuesday, October 14th at 5:00 PM

Please join us for an In-House Counsel panel program on Tuesday, October 14th. Dinner will be served around 5:00 PM and the program will begin shortly thereafter. If you have class, please feel free to come for a portion. We look forward to seeing you!

THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON SCHOOL OF LAW: LAW STUDENT FORUM

“A Day in the Life of In-house Counsel”

Presented by The Northeast Ohio Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel (NEOACC)

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

5:00-6:30 p.m. (approx.)

Location: School of Law, Room 152

Dinner will be served. There is no charge for this event. Panel Program will begin at 5:15 PM.

For law students who are curious about what it’s like to work for a corporation, please join us for a panel discussion hosted by NEOACC. With more than 35,000 members employed by over 10,000 organizations in more than 85 countries, the Association of Corporate Counsel is the world’s largest community of in-house counsel.

The program will begin with a brief overview of the in-house counsel world, after which panel members will provide their perspectives of in-house counsel life. An interactive question and answer period will follow. Feel free to submit questions in advance or at the presentation.

Host

Alisa Benedict O’Brien, Director, Career Planning, The University of Akron School of Law
Moderator

Cynthia A. Binns, Assistant General Counsel, GrafTech International
Panel Members

Shelly K. Hillyer, Group Counsel – Compliance & Legal Services, Cliffs Natural Resources
Robert K. James, Senior Associate Counsel, PolyOne Corporation
John D. Moran, General Counsel, GrafTech International
Steve J. Petras, Partner, Baker & Hostetler
AGENDA

Program Discussion

Dinner served and Introduction by Host
Opening remarks by Moderator
Questions from Moderator to each Panel Member
Closing remarks by Moderator
So that we may order enough dinner, please RSVP to Miranda Hall: mah60@uakron.edu no later than Friday, October 10th.

Volunteer coaches needed for Adaptive Basketball Program

Volunteers needed for an adaptive basketball program for adults with developmental delays. The group meets Sunday afternoons, 12:30-1:30, usually at Orange High School but sometimes at one of the local colleges. Professor Huhn seeks volunteer coaches – that would be great! Anyone interested in volunteering should email Director Benedict O’Brien for more details: ab139@uakron.edu for more details. Earn community service hours!