Akron Law-CSU/CMLaw Virtual Forums Spring 2021

To inform the ongoing discussions about a potential partnership between our two law schools, the Cleveland State University Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (CSU/CMLaw) and The University of Akron School of Law (Akron Law) are hosting a series of virtual forums during February and March 2021. Members of the Joint Exploratory Working Group (EWG); faculty, staff, administrators, and students at both law schools; and members of each school’s alumni boards will be invited to attend.

Unless otherwise noted, these virtual forums will be held on Fridays from noon to 1:30 pm. Please reserve these times on your calendar.

The first two virtual forums will take place on Friday, February 12 and Friday, February 19. Information about the February 12th forum appears below. Videoconference links will be provided.

Forum 1: Friday, February 12 – The Business Side of Legal Education: Law School Enrollment and Tuition Financing

Time: 12:00 noon-1:30 pm

Topics: LSAC applicant/enrollment data, AALS Before the JD study, diversity considerations, financing student loans

Virtual platform: Zoom (hosted by CSU/CMLaw), link to be provided
Moderators: Dean Lee Fisher, Dean C.J. Peters

Presenters:
– Kellye Y. Testy, President and CEO, Law School Admission Council
– Jeff Allum, Director of Research & Data Analytics, Association of American Law Schools
– Christopher P. Chapman, President and CEO, AccessLex Institute

Reminder from the Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program:

The Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program is just one call away if you are feeling any stress as a result of the pandemic, law school, or any other problem. We have helped hundreds of law students who are stressed out, have depression, anxiety, possible substance abuse issues, or just need a friendly ear to listen to them. Please do not hesitate to call Paul at 440-338-4650. 
Your call is completely confidential!
You can learn more about the Ohio Lawyers Assistance Program here: https://www.ohiolap.org/

Alaska Scholarships for Law Students

The Alaska Bar Association announces a scholarship program for Alaskans in law school.  As the only state without a law school, our applicants come from law schools all over the country.  This scholarship is aimed at Alaska students who demonstrate ties to Alaska, and the intent to return to Alaska after graduation.  Applications can be found on the Alaska Bar Association website and they are due March 1.  To view the flyer, click here.

Akron Fed Soc Hosts: You Have No Privacy and That’s OK: Putting the Internet Privacy Debate Into Perspective Monday, February 8, 12:15 – 1:15 pm, Webex

The Akron Federalist Society is hosting Professor Daniel Lyons, Boston College Law School, and Attorney Bruce Martino, GOJO Industries, for a debate on internet privacy. The speakers will debate data collection over the internet by technology companies such as Facebook and Google. Given recent Congressional hearings on this topic, and Netflix specials like The Social Dilemma, this discussion is sure to be exciting. We hope to see you there!

WebEx Link: https://bit.ly/2Xg1WZl 

Or go to https://uakron.webex.com/ and enter:

Meeting number (access code): 120 678 0500 Meeting password: FupwnJvB753