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.”

Pro Bono Limited Means Opportunity – Legal Aid Society of Cleveland

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.