UNIVERSITY OF AKRON SCHOOL OF LAW FALL 2021 IN-PERSON LEARNING AND TEACHING POLICIES

The following are the policies regarding teaching and learning at the School of Law for the Fall 2021 semester.  These policies are subject to change if necessary due to public health conditions, government regulations or guidelines, University regulations or policies, accreditation requirements, or other factors.

Student learning.  For any course listed as in-person on the schedule, students will be required to attend class in person unless the UA Office of Accessibility has granted an accommodation that allows them to take classes online.  Students seeking an accommodation should contact the Office of Accessibility (https://www.uakron.edu/access/, access@uakron.edu, 330-972-7928).  Instructors may make limited exceptions for pedagogical reasons or to accommodate temporary circumstances such as illness; however, instructors should consult with Associate Dean Emily Janoski-Haehlen (ejanoskihaehlen@uakron.edu) to verify consistency with accreditation standards and school policy.

Faculty teaching.  The administration will determine the delivery mode of each course in consultation with the faculty member.  For courses offered on an in-person basis, instructors will be required to teach in person unless the UA Office of Human Resources has granted an ADA accommodation that allows them to teach online. Associate Dean Emily Janoski-Haehlen (ejanoskihaehlen@uakron.edu) may grant limited exceptions for pedagogical reasons or to accommodate temporary circumstances such as illness.

Lemon Law Experts Scholarship Opportunity

We are offering the opportunity for current and prospective law students across the country to apply for a scholarship where our law firm will help pay for a portion of the winners’ upcoming educational costs.  

Our law firm, the Lemon Law Experts, have represented thousands of consumers throughout the State of California for over a decade with their automotive lemon law claims. Our firm has a strong connection to our community and is committed to helping the next generation of attorneys achieve their goals.  With this in mind, we are excited to offer two $1,000 scholarships.  More information about this opportunity and the application requirements can be found HERE.

The application deadline is August 31, 2021 and the winners will be announced September 16, 2021.   

Cowboy Country Criminal Defense Scholarship Opportunity

  • Award: $1,000
  • Deadline: August 1, 2021
  • Eligibility: To apply for this scholarship, you must be enrolled at an accredited law school. If you have applied to a law school and have not been accepted yet, you may apply for the scholarship, however, the scholarship will be awarded to a student already enrolled at an accredited law school
  • More Info:  https://bestshotatfreedom.com/scholarship-contest/

National Driving and Traffic School 2021 scholarship opportunity

We would like to inform you of our “Driver Education Initiative Award”. The program aims to reward deserving youth $3,000 in annual scholarships. Grateful if you can add our program to your current scholarship opportunities

Eligibility:

Applicants must be currently enrolled in High School, University or College as a full-time student.

How to Apply:

Questions to be answered in your essay/application, to be applying for the scholarship:

  • What is the importance of driver education in reducing the number deaths as a result of driving?
  • What steps can be taken to reduce the number of deaths related to driving?
  • Have you ever had an experience of being in car accident or have seen your friends or family members driving irresponsibly?
  • What steps can you take to be a better and safer driver as well as help others become safer on the road?

Annual Application Deadlines:

To be eligible for the contest submit your essay by August 1, 2021

More information on the program can be found at https://www.dmvedu.org/scholarship/

The Law Office of George J. Skuros Scholarship Opportunity

Our law firm, The Law Office of George J. Skuros, is offering a scholarship opportunity and accepting applications from interested students through September 15, 2021. The focus of our practice is family law, and our $1,000 Justice in Family Law Scholarship will support the education of a current or aspiring law student who wants to improve family law practice and policy.

Students can apply through the scholarship page on our website, at https://www.skuroslaw.com/family-law-scholarship. Eligible applicants are:

  • At least 18 years old
  • U.S. citizens
  • Enrolled at an accredited U.S. college or university for the 2021-2022 academic year
  • Have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5

We ask applicants to write an essay of 500-1,500 words responding to the prompt: “What is an injustice that you see in the implementation and enforcement of family law in the U.S.? How can this injustice be rectified?” Further application instructions can be found on our scholarship page.