Mark T. Banner Scholarship – Deadline is December 6, 2013

The Mark T. Banner Scholarship is part of The Richard Linn American Inn of Court’s commitment to fostering the development of intellectual property lawyers of high ethics, civility and professionalism, and especially those from diverse backgrounds.

The recipient of the scholarship receives $5,000 to be applied to their legal education.  This scholarship is available to law students who have entered into a JD program at an ABA-accredited law school in the United States and who will continue in that program through the Fall semester 2014.  Scholarship recipients are selected by the Mark T. Banner Scholarship review board based on the following criteria:

• Commitment to the pursuit of a career in intellectual property law.

• Commitment, qualities and actions toward ethics, civility and professionalism.

• Academic merit (undergraduate, graduate and law school).

• Written and oral communication skills.

• Leadership qualities and community involvement.

• Member of a historically under represented group in IP law (including race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation and disability).

Applications need to be submitted by December 6, 2013.  The application is available at http://www.linninn.org/marktbanner.htm.

Questions? Contact Debbie Ruegger at DEBORAH.RUEGGER@lw.com.

SELS Apparel Sales

Sports & Entertainment Law Society is selling Akron Law Apparel. SELS is offering a gray “hoodie” with navy “Akron Law” text across the chest for $30 or a navy “quarter zip” with gold “Akron Law” text in the upper left corner. You may pay by cash, check, or credit card. If you would like to make a purchase or have any questions please speak with Alex Porter, Breen Parry, Aaron Conrardy, or Joe Delgallo. You may also email sels.akronlaw@gmail.com.

IMPORTANT BAR EXAMINATION INFORMATION & UPCOMING DEADLINES

IMPORTANT BAR EXAMINATION INFORMATION & UPCOMING DEADLINES

ATTENTION:   ALL 2nd YEAR FULL-TIME & PART-TIME STUDENTS

If you plan to take the Ohio Bar Exam and have not already done so, your Application to Register as a Candidate for Admission to the Practice of Law must be RECEIVED in the Office of Bar Admissions at the Supreme Court of Ohio by November 15.

 Please see http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/AttySvcs/admissions/calendar.asp  for calendar of deadlines.

 Also see http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/AttySvcs/admissions/admissionApps/default.asp  to access that application.

 Your required Ohio Bar Certificate of Dean (available on the application link above) must be submitted to Terri Bisesi in the law school dean’s office for processing. When your  Certificate of Dean is returned, you will receive an official fingerprint card and instructions where to get fingerprinted.

 These forms take time to process, so please submit in a timely fashion.  Processing in our office and your submission to the bar (mailing time) need to be considered.

Do not delay!

 Questions?   Please feel free to contact Director of Student Affairs Ivy Banks at ikw1@uakron.edu or Terri Bisesi at tbisesi@uakron.edu. 

 Plan to take the bar in another state?

All State Bar Admission Offices

To get information about bar admission requirements or to apply for admission to the bar, contact the appropriate jurisdiction. Most jurisdictions have information available via their own websites found at http://www.ncbex.org/bar-admissions/offices.  

Just like Ohio’s certificates, other state’s law school certificates must be submitted to the law school dean’s office, College Program Specialist Terri Bisesi for processing.

CQE Clinic Volunteer Training – Friday, November 15, 5:00pm

Our next free Certificate of Qualification for Employment (CQE) clinic is Saturday, November 16! 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 9:15a-12:45p on Saturday, November 16. The clinic will be held at the law school. Volunteers will meet at 9:15a in the student lounge. 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, November 15, 5-6:15p at the law school. The time you’re at training will count toward your pro bono limited means hours as well. We will not be training 1Ls at this time; however, there are opportunities available for untrained students to volunteer on the day of the clinic.

If you’re interested in volunteering or have any questions, please e-mail Lyndsey at LLL35@zips.uakron.edu. You can also learn more about the clinic at our website: http://www.uakron.edu/law/clinical/cqe-clinic.dot.