LEGAL CLINIC ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR PAID POSITION

The University of Akron School of Law Legal Clinic is hiring for a paid position open for Summer 2014 and the 2014-2015 school year.  The paid position is for a Director of our Inmate Assistance Program. This position is open to all full-time day or evening students entering their 2L or 3L year in Fall 2014.

Persons chosen for this position may work up to 20 hours during the school year and up to 25 hours in the summer.  Students MUST be enrolled in classes during the summer.

People interested in developing interviewing, research, and writing skills should apply.  Our Clinic graduates use their skills in civil and criminal contexts as Public Defenders, County Prosecutors, Legal Aid lawyers, judicial law clerks, and civil practitioners.

A cover letter and resume must be submitted to Maureen Davis no later than Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at 5:00 p.m.  Please sign up for an interview time in the Legal Clinic when you submit your application.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Maureen Davis at 330-972-7751 or by e-mail, mdavis1@uakron.edu.

DRI Law Student Diversity Scholarship Application Due March 31

The deadline for receiving applications for DRI’s 2014 Law Student Diversity Scholarships is March 31st. These scholarships are open to 1) all rising second- and third-year African American, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American law students; 2) all second- and third-year female law students, regardless of race or ethnicity; 3) any other rising second- and third-year students who come from backgrounds that would add to the cause of diversity, regardless of race or gender. Additional information and an application are available on DRI’s web site at www.dri.org.

“Barristers Ball – Ticket Sales and Superlative Nominations!

“Barristers Ball – Ticket Sales and Superlative Nominations!

Ticket Sales
Ticket sales will begin in the Student Lounge the morning of Monday March 31 and end Wednesday April 9. Sales will continue throughout the evening each week day. Tickets will not be available after April 9 and will not be available at the door. Tickets are $30/person.

Your ticket price includes the Grand Dinner Buffet, access to a Photo Booth, and a DJ to help us dance the night away. The Grand Dinner Buffet includes two salad options, three entree options (including a vegetarian option), three accompaniment options, and three dessert options. There will be two cash only bars at the event as well.

For your convenience, a block of rooms has been reserved at the Akron City Centre Hotel at a reduced rate. Please specify that you will be attending this event when you make your reservation.

Superlative Nominations
Please open the following link to nominate your friends for Superlative Awards! This is always a fun addition to the evening and the winners go home with a small prize. You will cast your votes for the nominated individuals when you purchase your ticket for the event.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/QSZ8D8Q

We look forward to seeing you all at Barristers ball! If you have any questions regarding the event, please email SBA Vice President Jessica Peplowski at jlp132@zips.uakron.edu.”