Each semester (spring, summer and fall), the Law School awards a stipend to a number of students who have secured a public interest internship.
Applications for Fall 2013 Public Interest Fellowships will be accepted through Monday, September 16, 2013 at 12:00 Noon.
Forms:
Public Interest Law Program Guidelines
Public Interest Law Program Application
The application form must be filled out by the student/applicant. The organization that will employ you as a volunteer law clerk and will provide supervision will need to confirm that in a letter on their letterhead/stationery. The employer will need to include your start date, end date, number of hours per week on average, supervisor’s name, and a short paragraph describing your anticipated duties. This letter also needs to be submitted by the application deadline. All materials must be submitted to the Career Planning Office by the deadline.
Stop by the Career Planning Office today for a copy of the applications and guidelines.
Important Bar Examination Deadlines
2013
| November 1 |
Deadline: Application to take the February 2014 bar examination
Note: The dates for the February 2014 bar examination are February 25, 26, and 27 |
| November 4 |
Admissions Ceremony for successful July examinees who have met all admission requirements
The November 4 Bar Admissions ceremony will be recorded as a service for the newly admitted attorneys, their families and guests. The video will contain coverage of the entire event, including all speakers and the presentation of wall certificates. If you would like to order a videotape or DVD, please visit the Ohio Channel Online Store. |
| November 15 |
Deadline: Timely Application to Register as a Candidate for Admission to the Practice of Law (for applicants in the second year of law school) |
| December 10 |
Deadline: Late Application to take the February 2014 bar examination |
2014
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| January 15 |
Deadline: Late Application to Register as a Candidate for the July 2014 bar examination |
| February 25 – 27 |
Administration of the February 2014 Bar Examination |
| April 1 |
Deadline: Application to take the July 2014 bar examination
Note: The dates for the July 2014 bar examination are July 29, 30, and 31 |
| April 25 |
Release of results of the February 2014 bar examination |
| May 5 |
Admissions Ceremony for successful February examinees who have met all admission requirements
The May 5 Bar Admissions ceremony will be recorded as a service for the newly admitted attorneys, their families and guests. The video will contain coverage of the entire event, including all speakers and the presentation of wall certificates. If you would like to order a videotape or DVD, please visit the Ohio Channel Online Store. |
| May 12 |
Deadline: Late Application to take the July 2014 bar examination |
| July 29, 30 and 31 |
Administration of the July 2014 bar examination |
| August 15 |
Deadline: Late Application to register as a candidate for the February 2015 bar examination |
| November 3 |
Deadline: Application to take the February 2015 bar examination
Note: The dates for the February 2015 bar examination are February 24, 25, and 26 |
| November 17 |
Deadline: Timely Application to Register as a Candidate for Admission to the Practice of Law (for applicants in the second year of law school) |
| December 10 |
Deadline: Late Application to take the February 2015 bar examination |
The Supreme Court of Ohio Office of Bar Admissions website: http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/AttySvcs/admissions/default.aspx
Questions? Please contact Student Services, Terri Bisesi at tbisesi@uakron.edu.
All students planning to graduate at the end of the spring 2014 semester must complete a graduation application no later than Friday, November 1, 2013.
Law students must apply for graduation through My Akron. Step-by-step instructions also located at My Akron.
Sports Entertainment Law Society (SELS) is having its first meeting of the semester. Professor Ryan Vacca will be presenting on the basics of Sports & Entertainment Law. If you have an interest in this field or are unfamiliar with it, please feel free to stop by. Food will be provided to all in attendance. The event will be on Thursday, September 12th from 12:30 to 1:30 in Rm W-206.
Reminder Today: Student Organization Fair
Wednesday , September 11, 2013
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. AND 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Student Lounge
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Wednesday, September 11, at 12:30 pm AND 5:30 pm representatives from our 20+ active student organizations will be available in the student lounge to answer your questions about their student organizations. If you’re interested in getting involved this year, please stop by! Free food and beverages provided!