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WestlawNext Webinar for law students

Your West Account Manager, Ryan Vandegrift, will host a webinar on WestlawNext on Friday, October 8 at 2:00 pm.  WestlawNext is the latest legal research product that was just launched to law schools this semester.

Register here.  If the link is not working, click on “Training Calendar” on the left-hand side of the screen after you sign in at http://lawschool.westlaw.com/ .

If you have any questions, please e-mail Ryan at ryan.vandegrift@thomsonreuters.com.

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LexisNexis Shepard’s Webinar for law students

Tuesday, October 12th 3:00 p.m. Learn how to ensure that the authority you are citing is “Good Law” through Shepard’s and hand in your assignments with confidence.

This webcast focuses on how to properly Shepardize the authority you are citing. You’ll see specific examples and be able to interact with a Shepard’s expert to ensure your work is ready to hand-in. There is no cost for this webcast.  All you need to attend this webcast is a computer and an internet connection.

Register now for this short webcast and you’ll be sure your research is done right.

U.S. Navy JAG Corps Info Session — All students invited

October 26, 2010: U.S. NAVY JAG Corps Informational Session (12:15 – 1:15 in Room 134) – A representative from the U.S. Navy JAG Corps will give an informational presentation to students interested in learning about careers as Navy JAGs. By way of background, U.S. Navy JAGs serve as attorneys and naval officers. They serve worldwide in a variety of practice areas, including criminal litigation, operational law, international law, administrative law and legal assistance. Students can find additional information about careers with the Navy JAG Corps at http://www.jag.navy.mil/careers/.  All students are welcome to attend.

The Career Planning Office presents Donald Wayne McLeod — October 7. Program is free of charge unless seeking CLE credit.

Sept. 30 and Oct. 7, 2010 from 12:30-2:45 p.m (a two-part series)

Room 165 at The University of Akron School of Law (150 University Avenue)

Program is presented free of charge, unless seeking CLE credit (4.5 hours); cost for CLE is $50.

Walk-ins without registration are welcome for those who are not seeking CLE credits. Registration required for CLE credits.

If you missed the first session on September 30th make sure to attend the second session!

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.

Register online at http://www.uakron.edu/law/career/signature-speaker-series.dot.

www.uakron.edu/law ● 330-972-8217 ● lawcppoga@uakron.edu

Professor Vacca’s Contracts Midterm Download Period

If you have not done so already, please download Professor Vacca’s midterm ExamSoft.  The download period runs from Monday October 4th until Friday October 8th.  As always, there will be no excuses for missing the download period.  If you miss the download period, you will be required to take the exam via bluebook.  If you have any questions, please contact law-support@uakron.edu.