J. Andrew Fulker Scholarships

The Scholarship Committee of the Miami County Bar Association announces it is currently receiving applications for scholarship grants from the J. Andrew Fulker Memorial Scholarship Fund. The Fund was established, in cooperation with the Troy Foundation, as a lasting tribute to Troy Attorney· J. Andrew Fulker who died in an auto accident in 1989.

Andy Fulker was a 1971 graduate of Troy High School. He received a Bachelor’s Degree from The Ohio State University in 1976 and his Juris Doctor degree from California Western School of Law in 1979. He was admitted to the practice of law in Ohio in 1979 and became a partner in the Troy law firm of Faust, Harrelson, Fulker & McCarthy. He served as Assistant Municipal Prosecutor for the City of Troy from 1979 to 1982 and as counsel for the Miami County Planning and Zoning Boards from 1979 through 1981. He was a member of the Miami County, Ohio State, and American Bar Associations, the Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers, Association of Trial Lawyers of America, and Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys.

The scholarship fund is designed to assist deserving law students who are residents of Miami County. Recipients of J. Andrew Fulker Memorial Scholarship grants will be selected by the Scholarship Committee of the Miami County Bar Association. Grants will be used for law school tuition. To be eligible an applicant must be admitted for full time attendance at a college of law or law school in a program designed to lead to a Juris Doctor or similar law degree.

The scholarship fund operates as an endowment fund with grants awarded from the income earned on the principal of the fund. Gifts to the J. Andrew Fulker Memorial Scholarship Fund are eligible for deduction as a charitable contribution for federal income tax purposes. Contributions may be made payable to the Troy Foundation, designated for the J. Andrew Fulker Memorial Scholarship Fund, and mailed or delivered to Melissa A. Kleptz, Executive Director, Troy Foundation, 216 W. Franklin Street, Troy, Ohio 45373.

Applications for scholarships may be obtained from Jack L. Neuenschwander, Miami County Bar Association Scholarship Committee, 1455 Stockham Drive, Piqua, Ohio 45356, telephone 937-778-0269.

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).