Are you interested in getting some experience this summer interviewing clients, conducting research and drafting court documents? The legal clinic is offering paid and pro bono positions this summer. To find out more about these opportunities, please plan to attend an informational session on Friday, April 19, 2013 from 12:20 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. in WH 214. The session will discuss opportunities with the Inmate Assistance Program, the Expungement Clinic, the Clemency Project and the new CQE Clinic. Food will be provided. If you have any questions, please contact Professor Joann Sahl.
TRIAL TEAM TRYOUTS: Saturday, April 20, 2013 9:00 am- 3:00 pm
Akron Trial Team will be holding TRYOUTS on SATURDAY, APRIL 20, STARTING AT 9:00 a.m. and continuing through the day. It’s never been a better time for incoming competitors! Please sign up for a 10 minute slot on the signup sheet located in the Legal Clinic. All people trying out must give a short opening statement or a closing argument no longer than 5 minutes in length. The case that you will be arguing is a criminal case, and the packet is also located in the Legal Clinic. There will be several informal meetings where you will have the opportunity to talk with Coaches to learn more about Trial Team, as well as two sessions to work with Officers and Coaches to prepare for tryouts. You DO NOT WANT TO MISS this amazing opportunity to learn valuable skills, work with top trial attorneys, and advance your career.
If you have any questions or need help with your tryout material, feel free to contact Stephanie Hand-Cannane at sah83@zips.uakron.edu or Jonathan Sauline at jws50@zips.uakron.edu.
Bloomberg Law- Here is How to Register
If you missed the training on Thursday, you can still get a password and listen to a webinar of the training.
Bloomberg Law password– To register on Bloomberg and request a password follow this link for the instructions. You must use your University of Akron email address and it can take about 24 hours to activate your Bloomberg registration. Ignore the blank for an activation code on the registration form. You do not need an activation code.
Training webinar– Link to webinar. The webinar lasts 50 minutes. The University streaming video software may need to install a browser add-on called Microsoft Silverlight. It is safe and it is needed for the video/audio webinar. To view in high definition.
More Training Materials
- General instructions
- After logging in, there are many training videos here.
Questions: Please contact Lynn Lenart, llenart@uakron.edu or call 330-972-6357.
Spring 2013 Examsoft Download Period
ALA with Professor Hightower: March 25th – April 8th
All other classes: April 1st – April 29th
**As always there will be no excuses for claiming to be unaware of the download period. If you are having problems downloading, you must notify law-support@uakron.edu before the download period expires.
Trial Team Q & A Meeting – APRIL 15 in L-165
Attention all 1L and 2L students. Worried you might not get a job when you graduate? Want to come into an interview with a set of marketable skills? Want to start building a strong legal network? Well, now has never been a better time to tryout of Akron Law Trial Team! This nationally acclaimed program is holding an informal Q & A meeting MONDAY, APRIL 15 @ 5:30 in ROOM #165. Learn about Trial Team and network with real trial attorneys. You DO NOT WANT TO MISS this opportunity to learn about trial team, discover what trial team has done for so many others, and what trial team can do for you. Please don’t miss this opportunity.
If you have any questions please contact Stephanie Hand-Cannane at sah83@zips.uakron.edu or Jon Sauline at jws50@zips.uakron.edu.