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.

Summer 2011 Internship Presentation – Wednesday, November 17 at 12:15 in Room 134

 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 12:15 – 1:15 PM – THE BLISS INSTITUTE FOR APPLIED POLITICS – ROOM 134 – Gail Garbrandt from The Ray C. Bliss Institute for Applied Politics will present information on work experiences and internships with local, state, and national party organizations, candidates, interest groups, or public officials. Past placements have included:

 Local
Akron City Council
Stark County Republican Party
Summit County Child Support Agency
Summit County Democratic Party
Summit County Prosecutor
Summit County Republican Party
Various City Courts
Various Law Firms

Columbus, Ohio
Governor Strickland’s Office
League of Conservation Voters
Ohio Democratic Party
Ohio House of Representatives
Ohio Republican Party
Ohio Senate
Various Governmental Agencies
Various Political Consulting Firms

 Washington, DC
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms
Congressman Ralph Regula’s Office
Senator George Voinovich’s Office
Senator Sherrod Brown’s Office
The White House
Various Congressional Offices

LAW – Angel Tree

Just in time for the holidays, the Law Association for Women is collecting gifts for Angel Tree! This year, we are partnering with Truly Reaching You ministry for our public service project. Truly Reaching You works with men exiting the prison system and gives them a hand up in reintegrating into society. Students will be sitting at a table in the Lounge Wednesday the 17th, Thursday the 18th, and Friday the 19th from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. handing out tags for Angel Tree. Each tag has two requested gifts on it for children in need. Each gift should cost between $15 and $20. Gifts should be wrapped and should be put in the box outside of the Law Association for Women office in the Lounge. The gifts are due Wednesday, November 24th. Please take the time to help! Thanks! For more information, or to request a tag, please contact: Emily A. Borchert, eab51@zips.uakron.edu, 317-364-7041