DRI 2012 Law Student Diversity Scholarship

DRI announces its annual Law Student Diversity Scholarship program* open to incoming second and third-year African American, Hispanic, Asian and Native American students.

The goal of these scholarships is to provide financial assistance to two worthy law students from ABA accredited law schools in order to promote, in a tangible way, the DRI Diversity Statement of Principle.

Incoming second-and third-year female law students are also eligible, regardless of race or ethnicity. Incoming second-and third-year law students who also come from backgrounds that would add to the cause of diversity, regardless of race or gender are eligible to apply.

To qualify for this scholarship, candidates must be full-time students. Evening students also qualify for consideration if they have completed one-third or more of the total credit hours required for a degree by the applicant’s law school.

Two scholarships in the amount of $10,000 each will be awarded to applicants who best meet the following criteria:
Demonstrated academic excellence
Service to the profession
Service to the community
Service to the cause of diversity

Download DRI’s Law Student Diversity Scholarship Application and Eligibility Requirements at http://www.dri.org/contentdirectory/public/awards_scholarships/DRI_2012_Diversity_Scholarship_Application.pdf

Deadline: Friday, April 27, 2012

*Students who are members of the American Association for Justice (AAJ), Law School or Law Student members of AAJ or students otherwise affiliated with or employed by AAJ are not eligible for DRI Law Student Diversity Scholarships.

Akron Bar Foundation Scholarship Applications Now Being Accepted

The Akron Bar Foundation is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for scholarships for the 2012-2013 academic year. The Akron Bar Foundation provides scholarships to law students based on grade point average, affiliation with Summit County, history of community involvement, and financial need. Applications must be postmarked no later than Thursday, April 5, 2012. Late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered for an award. Qualified applicants will be contacted to arrange for an interview, which will take place at the end of April.

Guidelines and the application are available on the Akron Bar Association’s website at: http://www.akronbar.org/Foundation/AkronBarFoundation/ScholarshipGuidelines.page

Coeds Go Red Feb. 22

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.