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.

Update to Prof. Robbins’ ACJ Course Description

Below is the updated course description for Prof. Robbins’ ACJ course for Fall 2013:

This course covers the basic constitutional rights associated with the investigation and adjudication of criminal cases. Topics covered include police searches, seizures, and interrogations, right to counsel, jury trial, and double jeopardy, among others. Also known as Criminal Procedure, this course introduces students to constitutional analysis by examining key provisions of the Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, Eighth, and Fourteenth Amendments as they apply to the criminal justice process. There will be a field trip mid-way. The grade is largely based on a final exam, with a portion coming from class participation.

Career Planning Workshops – week of April 1, 2013

Tuesday, April 2 from 4 – 5 p.m. in Room 166 (Faculty/Staff Lounge) — OSBA Alumni in Residence Program: From Law Student to Lawyer and Everything in Between. This informal conversation will allow you to meet, ask question and talk with experienced practitioners about obtaining the legal employment you want, problems regularly faced by lawyers, practice pointers, and whatever else is on your mind. Refreshments will be provided. Space is limited to registration is required. RSVP to Kristina Floyd in the CPPO at kmf12@uakron.edu.

Thursday, April 4 from 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. in West Hall Room 210–  The Ohio Chapter of the Legal Marketing Association presents: Nuts and Bolts of  a  Law Firm. Learn about marketing, business development, client services and practice development. These are all skills that new attorneys are expected to know, but that law firms won’t teach you! RSVP to Kristina Floyd in the CPPO at kmf12@uakron.edu.

Space is limited for both programs so reserve your spot today!

Wednesday is the last day to buy Barrister’s Ball tickets!

WHAT: Barrister’s Ball 2013- “City Lights”

WHEN:  Saturday, April 6th., 7 pm to 12 am

WHERE: Akron City Center Hotel (formerly the Ramada)- 20 West Mill Street

TICKET: $30/person
Accept cash, credit card, or cheque
Tickets will ONLY BE AVAILABLE until April 3rd, at 3pm in the student lounge
**TICKETS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR**

  • Cocktail hour with live music (hors d’oeuvres) at 7 pm
  • Dinner at 8 pm, followed by dancing
  • This price includes hors d’oeuvres, full dinner, live music, Neil’s on Wheels DJ, dancing, favors, superlatives, and use of photo booth
  • Cash ONLY bar – To improve the experience at the bar, we’ve increased the number of servers and the variety and quality of liquor
  • Discount hotel rates are available until April 5th. Either a room with a King bed or two Queen beds will be $79+tax.
  • Formal attire is recommended