At exam time, it’s important to remember that everyone is stressed, including students, staff and faculty. This is a reminder that in stressful situations, civility and empathy become even more important than they usually are. Instead of arguing or posting unprofessional or demoralizing comments (including posts and photos) on Facebook, try spending a little time doing what makes you happy. Instead of focusing on others, focus on performing to the best of your abilities. In the end, choose to be a valued member of the Law School community rather than inciting frustration. Best of luck as you continue with your exams, and have a great holiday!
Lexis Printing During Winter Break
The University will be closed beginning Saturday, December 21 and will reopen on Thursday, January 2, 2014. This means that the Law Library will also be closed. If you plan on conducting research on Lexis during break, please do not send your print jobs to the Lexis printers in the Law Library. You may wish to print to your attached printer or download your work to your computer instead.
For more information about the Law Library’s Hours during winter break, follow this link -> http://www.uakron.edu/law/library/about/hours.dot
For questions about Westlaw or Lexis please contact Ms. Lenart at 330-972-6357 or e-mail her at llenart@uakron.edu
Have a wonderful winter break!
Alternative Spring Break – Pro Bono Opportunity
The Public Action Law Society at the University of Memphis is hosting the Fifth Annual Alternative Spring Break Program in March 2014. The Alternative Spring Break Program has grown each year, and we anticipate hosting over eighty students from law schools across the nation for this year’s program. Participants will have the opportunity to work with clients in one of seven specialized pro bono tracks, ranging from advanced directives to immigration. One of this year’s tracks is a research and writing track that will give students the opportunity to work with the Shelby County Juvenile Court to draft documents in connection with reforms to the juvenile justice system focused on the protection of the constitutional rights of children appearing before the Shelby County Juvenile Court. The reformed Shelby County juvenile justice system is expected to provide a model for juvenile courts across the nation. Additional information about the Alternative Spring Break Program is available at http://memphis.edu/law/career/asb-2014.php.
The application deadline for the Alternative Spring Break Program is January 17, 2014. A limited number of scholarships may be awarded to out-of-town students to cover hotel costs.
Examsoft Reminders
We just wanted to remind everyone about a few things with Examsoft:
- The calculator function is disabled in Examsoft.
- There are a default of 10 questions on every Examsoft exam file that you download.
- Do not leave the room after your exam until you receive the screen that has the green check mark congratulating you on a successful upload.
- Be sure to have your computer’s power plugged in.
- PC users will not have to input their student ID when starting an exam. However Mac users will.
- Show up to your exam at least 15 minutes early.
If you have any questions, please contact law-support@uakron.edu. Good luck with the rest of your exams!!
Room Availability During Exam Week
In an effort to provide more study space for students, we are making available to you the times that each of our classrooms is available for your use. There will be no official process by which you will be able to reserve these rooms, and availability is subject to change without notice. Additionally, if you choose to study in one of these rooms, please be out by the time it is marked as unavailable (blacked out). If needed, the Dean’s Office may need to ask you to leave a classroom at any time.
Please note: This is informational only. We will not reserve classrooms for study use. If you find one that is available and empty, you are welcome to use it. You must, however, vacate the room in plenty of time before it is marked as unavailable.
The sheet for each room will also be posted at the door of the classroom, and every effort will be made to update the sheets posted at the door. The copy that is posted here will not be updated, so please defer to the sheets posted at each door. Please click on the link below to view the room availability sheets.