MORE volunteers needed for Coeds Go Red Luncheon!

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).

William A. McClain Scholarship

Please see the documents below relating to the William A. McClain Scholarship which is awarded each year by the Black Lawyers Association of Cincinnati (BLAC).  The McClain Scholarship is awarded to an African-American Cincinnati resident attending any ABA accredited law school who demonstrates leadership potential and dedication to community.
BLAC Scholarship Application – rev Jan 2013

BLAC Scholarship Information Summary and FAQ – Jan 2013
Applications must be received by e-mail by 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, February 20, 2013.

Thank you,

Bernice L. Walker, Chairperson
Black Lawyers Association of Cincinnati Scholarship Committee
BLWalke@msn.com

Pro Bono Bankruptcy Project – Earn pro bono limited means hours!

Pro Bono Bankruptcy Project:

The Jerome L. Holub Pro Bono Bankruptcy Project is a collaborative project between the Akron Bar Association, Community Legal Aid, and the law school.  Students will receive substantive training on bankruptcy law and receive practical experience in working with clients.  Law students are responsible for conducting telephone interviews to gather information for the attorney’s review and for completing any necessary follow up investigation and research.  Law students meet with clients in person to gather the documents necessary to build a Chapter 7 bankruptcy file.  Students are provided with the opportunity to attend a 341 Hearing and are trained on using bankruptcy software. When possible, students are given an opportunity to prepare a bankruptcy petition for filing.

Because of the time spent in training, law student volunteers are asked to commit 8 to 10 hours per week, preferably in two or three half-days each week.

To volunteer for the Pro Bono Bankruptcy Project:

Cindy Adair, Paralegal

Volunteer Legal Services Program

Community Legal Aid Services

Akron Centre Plaza

50 South Main St., Suite 800

Akron, OH 44308

330-983-2695 ext 2534

(Fax) 330-535-0728

Federalist Society will host a lunch 1/23/13 at 12:30 in room 206

“The Federalist Society will host a lunch 1/23/13 at 12:30 in room 206 to discuss the upcoming trip to the National Student Symposium in Austin, Texas. The symposium is a great way to meet law professors, politicians, judges, and students from all over the country and the best part is that The Federalist Society can reimburse 50% of student’s airfare!

Hope to see you at our meeting. Lunch will be provided by The Spaghetti Warehouse.”