Effie Solomon Memorial Scholarship

The Beaver Valley Branch of the American Association of University Women is again offering the Effie Solomon Memorial Scholarship. The award of $1000 is open to female students who are enrolled in an accredited law school and who have completed at least one year of law school in good standing. Preference shall be given to Beaver County residents.

The application procedure is as follows:
1. Download the application from our website: www.aauwbeavervalley.com
2. Completed application form submitted by April 10, 2013
3. Three letters of reference. (at least two from law school)
4. Transcripts of grades from college and law school.
5. Interview by the Beaver Valley AAUW Scholarship Committee.

If you have any questions please contact Martha Hegner at 724-843-6861 or email at Martha Hegner@marhg1 @comcast.net.

Mark your calendars for next week’s CPPO workshops

1- Wednesday, March 6, 2013 from 5:15 – 6:30 p.m. in the Law School Atrium —  Speed Networking.

Ever been to an event where there’s one speaker, and you’d like to network and ask them questions after the event, but you can’t because someone else beats you to the punch, and you have to leave for class? Well at this speed networking event, you will have the opportunity to meet every attorney that is there! (and there will be many). The number of attorneys that come depend on how many students sign up! Like speed-dating, everyone will have a few minutes to talk with every lawyer that is there, and then we’ll open it up for an informal meet & greet. Punch and snacks provided. RSVP today by e-mailing Kristina Floyd in the Career Planning Office (kmf12@uakron.edu).

2- Thursday, March 7 from 12:20 – 1:10 p.m. in Room 134 – Everything you need to know about the Legal Clinics and Externships/Internships – come hear Professors Carro, Sahl and Spring  and CPPO Director Barbara Weinzierl and Assistant Director Alisa Benedict O’Brien speak about the various Akron Law Legal Clinics and internship/externship opportunities available for this summer and beyond. Information about various funding sources and handouts about the clinics will also be available.

 

Federalist Society – Disruptive Influences – Feb 26th at 12:15pm

“February 26th at 12:15 in West 210 The Federalist Society will be hosting Mr. Aaron Bare as he speaks on the topic: “Disruptive Influences: How technology, business, and society is changing the way law will be practiced.” Mr. Bare is one of the most accomplished speakers we have had and, as a result, we have obtained special funding for the food at this event. We will provide a FREE LUNCH from T.G.I. FRIDAY’S, so please plan to attend!”

Last Chance to Volunteer for Coeds Go Red Luncheon – this Wednesday!

Akron Law, along with the American Heart Association, will host a “Coeds Go Red” luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 27 from 11:30 a.m. –  1 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. At the event, a “heart-healthy” lunch will be served as information about the “Go Red for Women” movement is presented.  Also, the College of Nursing will offer free blood pressure screenings, BMI assessment and more. The lunch, which is open to all UA faculty, staff and students, is free of charge, however registration is required. Participants are encouraged to wear red to show support.

 This event also affords a unique community service opportunity for Akron Law students to assist with registration, work at the luncheon table, and more.  In addition to the benefits noted above, students participating in the community service opportunity will receive two hours counting toward their general community service graduation requirement.

 Students interested in volunteering should contact Molly Palmer (molly.palmer@heart.org or 330-664-1908).

Classes and International Abroad Opportunities – Feb 28th at 12:30pm & 5:15pm W-214

BLSA is honored to have Vinita Bali, Director of Summer Programs at Santa Clara University School of Law, discuss Santa Clara’s opportunities for classes and internships abroad. Santa Clara has placed around 100 students in international law firms, corporations, international tribunals and courts, NGOs and government offices around the world, every summer.

Please join BLSA to learn more about this exciting opportunity to study and/or work abroad! Food will be provided!!!