Join the IPTLA as it hosts Daniel Thomson, partner at Emerson Thomson Bennett, for a discussion about trademarks, the Trademark Clinic and the name change of the Cleveland Indians to the Cleveland Guardians.
PIABA Beckley Writing Competition
The PIABA Foundation is hosting a law student writing competition on September 17, 2021 5pm. The 1st place winner received $1,000 and their paper is published in the PIABA Bar Journal, the 2nd place winner will receive $750 and the 3rd place winner will receive $500. For more details on the competition visit bit.ly/2021Beckley
Re-entry Clinic volunteer opportunity!
Pro Bono of Limited Means Opportunity – Reentry Clinic
The legal clinic seeks volunteers for the monthly reentry outreach clinics. The clinic assists eligible clients with expungements and/or a Certificate of Qualification for Employment (CQE). To be eligible to volunteer for the outreach clinic, you must attend a background training. The next training will be on October 14, 2021, from 5:00 p.m.– 6:00 p.m. on Microsoft Teams. The training will be considered pro bono of limited means hours. If you have any questions or want to sign up for the training, please contact Kellie Lockemer at kml134@uakron.edu.
Sept. 14, 12:15PM – 1:15PM, Room 280 – IPTLA Lunch & Learn: Trademarks and the Cleveland Guardians. Join us in person or virtually at: https://bit.ly/3h81uqz
Join the IPTLA as it hosts Daniel Thomson, partner at Emerson Thomson Bennett, for a discussion about trademarks, the Trademark Clinic and the name change of the Cleveland Indians to the Cleveland Guardians.
Institutional Review Board is recruiting members
The University’s Institutional Review Board (IRB) seeks additional members. The Board is seeking a graduate student or law student representative.
The University of Akron IRB for the Protection of Human Subjects is an administrative body established to protect the rights and welfare of individuals recruited for participation in research conducted under the auspices of the university or its affiliates. Its mission is to advance an organizational culture and infrastructure that supports the highest ethical standards in the review and implementation of research with human participants. The University of Akron gives the IRB ultimate authority for approval of research with human participants. Student participants would gain experience in regulatory compliance, research compliance, advocacy, and research ethics.
Applications will be accepted through Sept 30. Interested applicants should submit a brief letter detailing their interest and qualifications along with their resume or curriculum vitae to Katie Watkins, director in the Office of Research Administration and IRB administrator, at kwatkin@uakron.edu. Please call 330-972-6764 for additional information.