A few spots still remain for today’s “Law Alumni and Lunch – everything you’ve always wanted to know but were afraid to ask” event. Today at 12:20 in Room 133. Please join members of the Akron Law Alumni Association for an informal lunch discussion. ”Law Alumni and Lunch” will bring together students and practicing attorneys to allow students to learn more about the profession. The conversation during this event will be student driven – this is the time to ask those “off the record” questions. Lunch will be served. If you would like to attend, please RSVP NOW to Barbara Weinzierl at bcw@uakron.edu.
ABA Trial Team Advances to National Championship
Our ABA Trial Team, which consists of Kelle Redepenning, Anthony Wise, Kelsie Carson, and Joshua Rau and is coached by Brian Dodez (’09) competed in Boston this past weekend. Due to the inclement weather, their return flight was cancelled, so they rented a car, drove through the night, and arrived back in Cleveland today at 5 am. Despite the travel concerns, the team went undefeated and has advanced to the National Championship in the American Bar Association Section of Labor and Employment Law’s Ninth Annual Law Student Trial Advocacy Competition. This was the first time Akron participated in this tournament. Three of the advocates are 2Ls who have never been in a competition, and the other is a 3L who has tried one case in competition prior to this.
Please congratulate these students for an outstanding performance when you see them in the building this week.
Final Day of the PAD Dress Your Professor Fundraiser!
The final day of the Phi Alpha Delta Dress Your Professor Fundraiser is here! Come to the student lounge for one last chance to get your favorite professor in costume for Halloween. Donations will cease at 5pm and the lucky winner will be announced shortly after!
Career Planning events – week of October 29, 2012
1- Tuesday, October 30, 2012 from 12:20 – 1 p.m. in Room 133 — “Law Alumni and Lunch – everything you’ve always wanted to know but were afraid to ask”. Please join members of the Akron Law Alumni Association for an informal lunch discussion. ”Law Alumni and Lunch” will bring together students and practicing attorneys to allow students to learn more about the profession. The conversation during this event will be student driven – this is the time to ask those “off the record” questions. Lunch will be served. Due to limited space, you must RSVP to Jeanne Kennedy (jeanne2@uakron.edu) no later that Monday, October 29, 2012 at 5 p.m.
2 – Thursday, November 1, 2012 at 12:20 and 5:15 in Room 151: Career Planning First Year Mandatory Orientation Session. Meet in a large group with the Career Planning Staff to discuss the basics of resumes, cover letters, options for summer 2013 jobs, and everything career-related you need to know. Following your attendance at one of these sessions, you will be permitted to schedule an individual career planning consultation with the CPPO staff. Mark your calendar now!
ALL First Year Students must attend one (1) of the following sessions:
Thursday, November 1 – 12:20 – 1:15 p.m. – Room 151
Thursday, November 1 – 5:15 – 6:15p.m. – Room 151
Wednesday, November 7 – 12:20 – 1:15 p.m. – Room 151
Thursday, November 7 – 5:15 – 6:15 p.m. – Room 151
Thursday, November 8 – 12:20 – 1:15 p.m. – Room 151
Thursday, November 8 – 5:15 – 6:15 p.m. – Room 151
Our updated Career Planning Handbook will be distributed during these sessions.
National Trial Advocacy Competition Update
Here is an update about the National Trial Advocacy Competition held October 25-18 at Michigan State University. Representing Akron were Laci Mason (3L), Michael Karst (3L), Maxwell Hiltner (3L), and Susan Mills-Martinez (2L). During the three preliminary rounds, Akron competed against Creighton University School of Law, University of Pittsburgh School of Law, and The John Marshall Law School. After a great showing in the preliminary rounds, the first cut went from 26 teams to 8. Akron was one of the 8 teams to move on to the quarter-finals. In the quarter-finals, Akron competed against Georgia State College of Law. After a grueling and competitive match up, Akron split the judges but fell to Georgia State.
This was the first time Akron made the quarter-finals at the NTAC competition. Laci, Michael, Max, and Susan represented Akron and Akron’s trial team well. Please congratulate them for their achievement at MSU.
NTAC was coached by Caryn Peterson (’07) and Aaron Howell (’06).