Akron Law Announcements

Please review the posted Spring 2017 exam schedule.

Generally:  You may reschedule a free-slot or scheduled exam if you have an exam conflict or otherwise meet the stated policy**, if you have a doctor-confirmed illness, or in case of an emergency during the time set for the exam.  If you want to reschedule a set exam, you must submit a Rescheduling Form to the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs.

**An examination conflict consists if two examinations are scheduled at the same time or three examinations are scheduled within 24 hours.  Part-time students who have examinations on both the first Wednesday and the first Friday of exam period, and full-time students who have three examinations between the first Wednesday and Sunday of the exam period are also granted relief, at the option.

Unexpected Illness:  Students who are ill may contact the Assistant Director of Student Affairs to reschedule an examination BEFORE the time of the examination.  Once a student begins an examination, the student must complete that examination and receive that grade.

Examinations that are rescheduled due to conflict or illness must be rescheduled within the exam period at the earliest available time.  If illness prevents rescheduling during exam period, the examination must be scheduled no later than the start of the next semester.  Students who cannot reschedule an examination before the next semester should consult with the Assistant Director of Student Affairs.

DEADLINE TO SUBMIT DUE TO CONFLICT: WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 2017.

On Saturday, April 22, The University of Akron School of Law Moot Court Honor Society will be holding its annual Internal Competition. This is an intramural competition to determine which law student is the best at oral argumentation (no brief writing involved) with cash prizes awarded to the top two competitors. The Competition will begin promptly at 1 p.m. and is open to all law students, including 1Ls.

Participants will be given a short problem and must prepare a ten minute oral argument for both the petitioner and respondent. Which side of the case you will be arguing will only be revealed shortly before each round begins. Arguments will be presented to a panel of judges who will ask questions and score each competitor.

Competitors can register until April 21, but the sooner you register, the more time you will have to construct your arguments. The problem will be available as soon as you register. To register, or if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please email Jacob Nicholas at jpn24@zips.uakron.edu.

If you are interested in Immigration and would like to find out more about the Immigration & Human Rights Legal Clinic, Professor Elizabeth Knowles will be holding an information session TODAY Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 12:15 PM in room 141. You will also get to see her students present on their individual cases and their experience with the clinic. Pizza will be provided. Looking forward to seeing you there!

International Law, as well as a GWR component, has been added to the Fall 2017 schedule.  The Course information is as follows:

9200:649-001 (3 credits) International Law Meets Monday/Wednesday from 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM, taught by Prof. Barnes

9200:610-014 (0 credit) General Writing Requirement: GWR: International Law, Prof. Barnes

International Law  –

This is the basic course in international law.  Thus, we spend much of our time covering the basics: How is international law made; how it is applied; who are the main actors; what is the relationship between international and domestic laws; and what are the general rights and obligations of states arising from their sovereignty?  During the last third of the semester, we have time to look at some of the most important specific areas of international law today, such as human rights, international humanitarian law (the law on how to treat people during wartime), the use of force, international trade, and the law of the sea.  This course has always appealed to those with an interest in international affairs.  Today, moreover, virtually every practice area is covered to some extent by international treaty law.  Thus, the course is likely to be useful to most practicing lawyers at some point in their respective careers.

On Friday May 5, 2017, the Collaborative to End Human Trafficking will be showing a screening of the film “I Am Jane Doe”, which chronicles the legal battle that several American mothers are waging on behalf of their middle-school daughters who were victims of sex-trafficking on Backpage.com.

 Sen. Rob Portman, who is in the film, along with the film’s Director/Producer Mary Mazzio will be in attendance for the screening and reception before the film.

 The Collaborative would like to extend an invitation to you, your faculty, and your students to attend. I have attached our flyer for more details.

 There is no charge for this event, but seating is limited so registration is required either online at http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=atytbvnab&oeidk=a07edzspgmpc02d7162 or by calling the Collaborative at (440) 872-6500.

 A trailer of the film can be found at: http://www.iamjanedoefilm.com/