Interested in volunteering with the Volunteer Lawyers Program of the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland? Our Neighborhood Brief Advice Clinics are a great introduction or re-introduction to volunteering with VLP. As we begin a new year of our Neighborhood Brief Advice Clinics, I invite you to join us for our first Clinic on Saturday, January 26th from 10 – 12 noon at the Rice Branch of the Cleveland Public Library, E. 116th and Shaker Blvd. If you are able to join us, please register at www.lasclev.org/registration and we will send you more information and logistics about the Saturday clinic.Thank you!
ALL law students invited to Etiquette Lunch (February 5 at 12 noon) sponsored by Career Center – advance registration required.
Tuesday, February 5 from 12 noon – 1:30 p.m. — Learn and polish your etiquette and professional skills at an Etiquette Lunch sponsored by the undergrad Career Center. This is a very worthwhile program and a great lunch! Advance registration is required by Tuesday, January 29th at 4:30pm. Cost to attend: $5. Contact the Career Center, 330-972-7747 with your reservation.
Critchfield Critchfield & Johnston Scholarships
The law firm of Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston, Ltd., located in Wooster, Millersburg, Mount Vernon and Medina, has announced it is sponsoring two law scholarships for the 2013-2014 school year. The Critchfield Law Resident Scholarship is offered for current or former residents of Ashland, Holmes, Knox, Medina or Wayne County who has completed at least one semester of law school. The Critchfield Law Diversity Scholarship is offered to a minority student who has completed at least one semester of law school.
Application forms for these scholarships are available here: http://www.ccj.com/media/Critchfield_Law_Resident_Scholarship_Diversity_Scholarship_Announced-3
“We are looking forward to rewarding these students for their contributions to their community, as well as academic achievements,” said Daniel H. Plumly, managing partner of Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston, Ltd.
At least one award in the amount of $1,000 will be provided for each scholarship for the 2013-2014 academic year. The deadline for applying for the 2013-2014 scholarships is Monday, April 1, 2013.
Information regarding the scholarships and copies of the scholarship application forms can be found at any of the Critchfield offices or by clicking on the link above. Questions regarding the scholarships may be directed to John H. Schaeffer, Esq., at 225 N. Market Street, Wooster, OH 44691, (330) 264-4444 or at schaeffer@ccj.com.
Howard Fox Memorial Scholarship
In 1978 the Howard Fox Memorial Law Scholarship Fund was established by Helen and Richard Fox and Friends to honor the memory of their son who, as a proud member of the Berks County Bar Association, served as a young attorney in the Public Defender’s Office.
The Howard Fox Memorial Law Scholarship Award is presented annually at the Berks County Bar Association Law Day Event. It is given to help fund a deserving Berks County, Pennsylvania, resident embarking on his or her second year at an accredited Law School.
In June 2000, the Howard Fox Memorial Law Scholarship Fund was transferred to the Berks County Community Foundation to manage and administer.
The Berks County Community Foundation is a nonprofit corporation whose purpose is to develop, manage and distribute funding to meet existing and emerging community needs. Through permanent endowments created from charitable gifts, the Community Foundation makes grants from the earnings of the endowment. By keeping the principal balance of the funds intact and spending only earnings, the Community Foundation ensures a lasting and stable vehicle for the support and development of Berks County.
Please visit www.bccf.org for an on-line application for the Howard Fox Memorial Law Scholarship. Complete applications must be submitted to Berks County Community Foundation between January 15th and April 1st.
If you have any questions regarding this scholarship, please contact Leta B. Doganes, Scholarship and Grant Administrator.
Leta Doganes
Scholarship and Grant Administrator
Berks County Community Foundation
237 Court Street
Reading, PA 19601
610-685-2223
610-685-2240 (fax)
letad@bccf.org
www.bccf.org
Community Service Opportunity!
Akron Law is hosting the ACTL National Trial Competition from Friday, February 15, 2013 through Sunday, February 17, 2013. Volunteer witnesses and bailiffs are needed for each round of the competition. Each trial is approximately 2-3 hours. Participating law students will receive community service credit. Please contact Meetal Patel (mhp4@zips.uakron.edu), or Marissa Pappas (mmp41@zips.uakron.edu) if you are interested in volunteering, for further details, or if you have any questions about participating. Interested volunteers should state a time preference from the following: Friday February 15 at 5:00 p.m.; Saturday February 16 at 9:00 a.m.; Saturday February 16 at 1:00 p.m.; Sunday February 17 at 9:00 a.m.