Spring 2012 Schedule Distributed via Email

The Spring 2012 schedule has been distributed to the ua-law listserv.  Please make sure you check your email and do not delete this message.  At this time the University is still experiencing server problems preventing us from being able to post this information to the web.  Also, due to the University unforseen circumstances not only is the Law School schedule unavailable through Zipline, but the entire University Spring 2012 schedule has also not yet been released.  As we receive information on the release of this information, we will keep you posted.  Until then, please use the Spring 2012 schedule attached to the email to begin your Spring semester planning.  Also mark your calendars with the below registration dates, keeping in mind that registration opens at 6:00 P.m. on the dates listed.  Attention First Year Full and Part-time Students: The Dean’s Office will register you for all Spring 2012 classes.

Friday, October 14, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.
D3 (Law School credits completed totaling 59 credits or above)
E4 (Law School credits completed totaling 67 credits or above)

Monday, October 17, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.
D2 (Law School credits completed totaling 30 to 58 credits)
E3 (Law School credits completed totaling 45 to 66 credits)

Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.
D1 (Law School credits completed totaling 0 to 29 credits)
E2 (Law School credits completed totaling 23 to 44 credits)

Friday, October 21, 2011 at 6:00 p.m.
E1 (Law School credits completed totaling 0 to 22 credits)

 

 

 

Graduate Seminars in Mediation Training During Winter Intersession – Tentative Information

Law Students:

Many of you are interested in taking the 2011-12 Winter Intersession graduate courses offered through the Center for Family Studies.  Current issues with Akron’s computerized class schedules is not allowing for more information at this time, however the tentative information below may be helpful.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON CLASSES, CONTACT THE DEPT. OF FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES AT 330-972-7727.

Law students wishing apply these credits toward the juris doctor degree must receive permission to enroll and transfer either 1.0, 3.0, or 4.0 credits.  The Transfer of Graduate Credit Permission Form is located at http://www.uakron.edu/law/students/studentservices/docs/Transfer_of_Graduate_Credit_Permission_Form.pdf. 

(NOTE:  Transfer of these mediation courses does not apply to joint degree students in the JD/MAP, JD/MPA, JD/MTax, JD/MSM-HR and JD/MBA programs.)

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON APPLICABILITY AND TRANSFER OF CREDIT TO THE LAW DEGREE, CONTACT THE LAW SCHOOL’S REGISTRAR LIZ SAUDERS AT 330-972-6346.

 OFFERED THROUGH THE CENTER FOR FAMILY STUDIES at THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON

 MEDIATION TRAINING

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON CLASSES, CONTACT THE DEPT. OF FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES AT 330-972-7727

 Seminar: General Mediation Training   (12 hours)   1 credit hour

Graduate Course 7400:585  (class number and section not available)                    

  • ·         Monday, December 12, 2011      8:30 AM to 4:00 PM     
  • ·         Tuesday December 13, 2011      8:30 AM to 4:00 PM

Seminar: Divorce Mediation Training  (40 hours) 3 credit hours

Graduate Course 7400:585 (class number and section not available)

  • ·         Wednesday, December 14, 2011       8:30 AM to 4:45 PM
  • ·         Thursday, December 15, 2011           8:30 AM to 4:45 PM
  • ·         Tuesday, January 3, 2012                  8:30 AM to 4:45 PM
  • ·         Wednesday, January 4, 2012             8:30 AM to 4:45 PM
  • ·         Friday,  January 6, 2012                     8:30 AM to 4:45 PM
  • ·         Saturday, January 7, 2012                 8:30 AM to 4:45 PM

ATTN: FEBRUARY 2012 BAR TAKERS

Need based scholarships are available from BAR BRI, Kaplan, and Supreme Bar Review course providers.    

The application form may be found at  http://www.uakron.edu/law/students/studentservices/docs/BarReviewScholarship2012Takers.pdf.

Deadline:   October 30 for February takers (applications will be accepted after October 30, but it’s best to apply early for best chances at receiving assistance)

Questions?   Please email Assistant Dean Thorpe at LThorpe@uakron.edu

AND . . . ANOTHER FRIENDLY REMINDER . . .

Bar Exam Review Course Fellowship 

If you will be graduating in January and taking the February 2012 bar exam or graduating in May and taking the July 2012 bar exam in any state and have or plan to register for a commercial bar review course, please complete and submit the Bar Exam Review Course Fellowship form found at http://www.uakron.edu/dotAsset/2202517.pdf    Then, you will need to submit this form at your exit interview with the Career Planning Office.

The bar review fee of $25 per 9200:600 level series law school credit was only charged during the fall 2010 and spring 2011 semesters.    Students who meet the criteria specified on the Bar Exam Review Course Fellowship form found at http://www.uakron.edu/dotAsset/2202517.pdf will receive exactly what they paid into the bar fee program.

Fellowship payments will be processed as early as November 1 for February bar takers and by April 1 for July bar takers. 

Stay tuned to this blog for future announcements on possible scholarship opportunities should those become available from commercial bar review course vendors.

Questions?   Please contact Assistant Dean Thorpe at LThorpe@uakron.edu