ELS – Movie Night, Nov. 19, 6 pm, L-134

Take a quick break from studying and learn how a nation survived when the fossil fuels were cut off. Environmental Law Society will be screening The Power of Community – How Cuba Survived Peak Oil on Friday, November 19 at 6 pm in L-134. Come enjoy the movie, some popcorn, a refreshing beverage, and learn about something besides the law for 53 minutes.

Movie Synopsis: “After Cuba lost access to Soviet oil in the early 1990s, feeding its population became a critical challenge. Cuba transitioned from large, fossil-fuel intensive farming to small, less energy-intensive organic farms and urban gardens to generate a more sustainable society.”

Shhh! Law Students are Studying . . .

It is the time of the semester when students are writing papers and preparing for exams.  Please be courteous of your fellow students and help control the noise level throughout the Law Library.  Please put your cell phones and pagers on vibrate and conduct quiet phone conversations either outside of the Law Library or near the Law Library restrooms.  If you listen to any form of audio, use headphones and keep the volume low.  Please limit conversations in open study areas and if you want to work in a group, please use a study room.  When using group study rooms please be respectful of your neighbors and keep discussions under control, the walls are not soundproof.  Thank you.

ATTENTION LAW STUDENTS:  SPRING ENROLLMENT 

Full-Time Students- If you are enrolling for more than 16 credit hours (an overload) and have not already received permission from Assistant Dean Thorpe to do so, you must submit the Request for Deviation from Standard Credit Hour Load (Overload) form  – click HERE.

 Part-Time Students-If you are enrolling for more than 10 credit hours (an overload) and have not already received permission from Assistant Dean Thorpe to do so, you must submit the Request for Deviation from Standard Credit Hour Load (Overload) form  – click HERE.

Return this permission request form as soon as possible to me in the Dean’s Office, Room 136.  Once reviewed by Assistant Dean Thorpe, I will notify you of her decision. 

NOTE:  Permission to enroll in an underload is no longer required.  However, please keep in mind that one or more underloads may impact your date of completion.  As well, a reduced  number of hours may impact your financial aid loans.

Thank you.

Law Library Reading & Final Exam Period Information

OASP and Sum and Substance

The circulation period and overdue fines for OASP and Sum and Substance materials will change November 24 and continue through the end of the semester. These materials will circulate for only 24 hours (instead of 72) and no renewals will be allowed.  Overdue fines for these materials will increase from $1.00 per day to $5.00 per day.

These changes provide access to the materials for a greater number of students. If you have questions regarding these changes please stop by the Circulation Desk and ask to speak with Ms. Nevins or a librarian.

School of Law Sample Exams

The University of Akron School of Law sample exams are available online through Springboard. Log on to Springboard using your UANet ID and Password and follow the link for Law School Sample Exams – Ongoing.

Reading and Final Exam Period Extended Law Library Hours

Sat & Sun, 11/27 – 11/28 – 9:00am – Midnight
Mon – Fri, 11/29 – 12/3 – 7:00am – Midnight
Sat, 12/4 – 8:00am – Midnight
Sun, 12/5 – 9:00am – Midnight
Mon. – Fri., 12/6 – 12/10 – 7:00am – Midnight
Sat, 12/11 – 8:00am – 6:00 pm

Free Coffee During Finals!

Weekdays, Monday – Friday, starting Nov. 29 and ending Dec. 10.  You supply the spill-proof cup and we will supply the coffee.