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On Friday, January 27 at 12:30 in L-167, the Sports and Entertainment Law Society will be holding a meeting to discuss upcoming events for the semester! On the agenda are a trip to the SXSW Music Festival, Socratic Karakoke, information about the Great Lakes Sports and Entertainment Law Academy, and upcoming speakers! See you there! Food will be served!
PS – Akron Law sweatshirts are still available for those who would like one!
Students may complete WestlawNext Certification training on Tuesday, January 31st at 12:20 in West Hall Room 210. The training will be hosted by Akron’s Westlaw Account Manager, Ryan Vandegrift. Lunch will be provided, and students will earn 250 WestlawRewards Points for attending.
WestlawNext Certification is a national program that law students complete to learn advanced skills on WestlawNext. The training concludes with an online quiz for students to complete to demonstrate that they are certified. Once complete, students may add “WestlawNext Certified” to their resumes to demonstrate to employers that they have taken their research skills to the next level.
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Ryan M. Vandegrift, J.D.
West Academic Account Manager
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The trial team is looking for volunteers to act as witnesses for their practice trials on Saturday January 28th from 9-12 and/or 12-3 and Saturday February 4th from 9-12. This is open to all students and is a great experience and an opportunity to find out if you are interested in trial team and to meet the coaches.
No prior preparation required. If interested, please contact Jonathan Sauline (jws50@zips.uakron.edu).
Akron Law, along with the American Heart Association, will host a “Coeds Go Red” luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 22 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. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in drawings for prizes including an $50 Barnes & Noble gift card (winners must be present). 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).
The Gay-Straight Law Alliance will be holding its first general meeting of the spring semester on Friday, January 27 at 12:15 in W-209. At the meeting we will discuss our upcoming events, plans, and fundraising ideas. Members and non-members are welcome to attend. Lunch will be provided.