The Student Animal Legal Defense Fund will hold a meeting on Tuesday, October 5th at 5:15pm in L-134. We will be holding officer elections and discussing upcoming events. If you cannot attend this meeting and are interested in joining, please e-mail Lisa at LMM113@zips.uakron.edu.
Tailgate Party Invitation from the Akron Bar Association’s Ab Initio Section
Come cheer on the Akron Zips as they take on the Northern Illinois Huskies at the Homecoming Game this Saturday, October 2nd! Join us for a free tailgate party from 1:00-5:30 p.m., prior to the game. Game tickets are only $15 each! Click here to buy tickets or click here to rsvp for the tailgate.
Student Assistant Position Available in University Athletic Department/Compliance — Apply Today!
University of Akron Athletics Department seeks a student assistant in their Office of Compliance. Some of the traits they are looking for include:
- Someone passionate about working in sports/college athletics; preference given to those with a previous background in athletics.
- Someone who could see themselves becoming a full-time Compliance professional
- Someone with an outgoing personality who (in time) could engage coaches
- Someone who is well-organized, communicates well, and could handle the workload of 20 hours per week in addition to their law school load
If you are interested, send resume to Rob Heuer, Assistant Athletics Director for Compliance, University of Akron Athletics, James A. Rhodes Arena, Suite 811, Akron OH 44325. Fax # is 330-972-5473. Pay is minimum wage or better.
The Career Planning Office presents Donald Wayne McLeod — Register Today!
The Akron Law Career Planning and
Placement Office presents its Signature
Speaker Series featuring Donald Wayne McLeod
Sept. 30 and Oct. 7, 2010 from12:30-2:45 p.m
Room 165 at The University of Akron School of Law (150 University Avenue)
. (a two-part series)Program is presented
free of charge, unless seeking CLE credit (4.5 hours); cost for CLE is $50.Learn how to better communicate and build sincere relationships to help you achieve success in your career!
Who will benefit from the Listen Up Program?
• anyone involved in client development
• anyone responsible for running a law firm or corporation
• anyone who interacts with clients, judges or opposing counsel
• anyone who is or ever will be looking for a job
• anyone who wants to learn how to successfully network
About Donald Wayne McLeod:
When not speaking to such companies as US Bank, Waddell and Reed, Inc, Bechtel Bettis, Inc or Pella Windows, Donald Wayne McLeod speaks at area high schools, unemployment agencies and nonprofit organizations. Donald Wayne recently presented the Listen Up program at John Carroll University, Kent State University, Lakeland Community College and Lake Erie College. He has been featured in Inside Business Magazine, The Cleveland Plain Dealer, The News-Herald and on WTOE Radio.Registration required.
www.uakron.edu/law
● 330-972-8217 ● lawcppoga@uakron.edu
Need-Based Scholarships Available for Bar Review Course
Taking the February or July 2011 OHIO Bar Exam?
Need-Based Scholarships Available for Bar Review Prep Course
BAR/BRI and Supreme Bar Review will offer a certain number of scholarships to take their OHIO bar exam prep course for February or July 2011. Akron Law will match their scholarship awards.
Download the application here.
Application Deadline:
November 1, 2010 for February 2011 OHIO bar takers
April 15, 2011 for July 2011 OHIO bar takers
Questions? Please contact Assistant Dean Lauri S. Thorpe at LThorpe@uakron.edu