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

Law School Halloween Party

Come One, Come All

Annual Law School Halloween Party

Free parking passes are available now at the law school receptionist for  party guests.   

 Free Food, Moonwalk Jumper, Face Painting, Games & Prizes!

Costumes very fun, but optional

Bring the kids or grandkids

WHO: Law Students, Faculty, Staff  and  KIDS!

WHEN:   Thursday, October 27 –   5:00 to 6:30 p.m.

WHERE:  Law School Atrium

NO R.S.V.P. REQUIRED

 

Enter for tickets to the Women in Law Fashion Show

The University of Akron School of Law Office of External Programs has purchased a table for ten to the Second Annual Women in Law Fashion Show, hosted by the Women in Law Section of the Akron Bar Association. The fashion show, featuring professional dress for men and women, including vintage designs, will be held on Friday, November 11, 2011 at 6 p.m. at Portage Country Club.

The Office of External programs will be making these tickets available, free of charge, to current law students. If you would like to be entered in a drawing for a ticket to the Fashion Show, you must email your full name and phone number to Jeanne Kennedy at jeanne2@uakron.edu no later than Friday, October 28th at 12 Noon. The subject line of your e-mail should be Women in Law Fashion Show. Ten students will be selected at random and notified the week of October 31, 2011.

This event is sure to be a night of fun and fashion!

 

Career Planning Events – week of October 10, 2011

Wednesday, October 12 at 12:15 and 5:15 in Room 167 – CPPO Practice Area Series – Health Care Law. Hear from practicing lawyers what health care law is and how you can prepare yourself for a career in that field.

Thursday, October 13 from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. in Room 151 – Live streaming video from the White House. TheAkron Law community will gather to watch U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder honor 16 “Champions of Change” in a live presentation from the White House. AG Holder will also answer questions from law students across the country. Join your fellow law students, faculty and staff for this historic event.