The School of Law, along with the American Heart Association, will host a “Coeds Go Red” luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 22 from 11:30 a.m. – 1p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. At the event, a free “heart-healthy” lunch will be served as information about the “Go Red for Women” movement is presented. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in drawings for prizes including a $50 Barnes & Noble gift card (winners must be present), as well as visit the Macy’s Clinque booth. The lunch is free of charge, however registration is required and participants are encouraged to wear red to show support. To register or obtain more information, visit here or contact Molly Palmer at molly.palmer@heart.org or 330-664-1908.
Fed. Society: More Constitution, Less Government – Feb. 7, noon, L-151
What is the proper role of the courts?…
Judicial Engagement: More Constitution, Less Government Campus Tour is coming to Akron! Clark Neily, Senior Atty. at The Institute for Justice, will be the featured speaker with commentary by Professor Lloyd Anderson! CHIPOTLE FOR LUNCH! Come learn about the Constitutional balance between Judicial Activism and Judicial Abdication.
Tuesday, February 7th at Noon in L 151.
LAW Discussion Forum – Wednesday, Feb. 8, 12:15, L-167
The Law Association For Women Presents: Representations of Female Attorneys in Pop Culture: Fact or Fiction?
Join LAW for our second discussion forum to explore the concept of sexualized advocacy, its glamorization in serial crime dramas, and its feasibility as a practice technique. This Wednesday, February 8th at 12:15pm in Rm. L-167. Background materials will be emailed to LAW’s members list and available at the forum for reference.
Email eeo1@zips.uakron.edu with any questions!
Free (healthy!) Food Provided!
Announcing a new Library Guide – Federal Law
Use free websites to find federal law! The Federal Law library guide has links for statutes, regulations, cases, legislative history information and historical documents (Federalist Papers, Records of the Continental Congress, etc.). “Search the Legal Web” tab covers a variety of specialized legal search engines that will help you find additional free resources on the web.
Here is the direct link to the guide. See all of our library guides, as well as the Ohio Law guide, here.
If you are on the Law Library web page, click on Library Guides in the left menu.
Lynn Lenart
Assistant Law Librarian for Reference Services
The University of Akron School of Law Library
llenart@uakron.edu
330-972-6357
Scholarship Opportunities – Critchfield Law Resident and Diversity Scholarships
The law firm or Critchfield, Critchfield & Johnston, Ltd., located in Wooster, Millersburg, Mount Vernon and Medina, has announced it is sponsoring two law scholarships for the 2012-2013 school year. The Critchfield Law Resident Scholarship is offered for current or former residents or 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 or law school.
“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 2012-2013 academic year. The deadline lor applying for the 2012-2013 scholarships is Friday, March 30,2012. Information regarding the scholarships and copies of the scholarship application forms can be found at any of the Critchfield offices or here. 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.
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