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Interested in a career as a solo practitioner? Wondering about the Akron Bar Incubator Program to attain those goals? Join two of our graduates on Wednesday, April 12 at 12:15 p.m. in Room 140 at the Law School. They will discuss the interview process, expectations and how the program is designed, along with the benefits of participating in the Incubator Program.
All students welcome and food will be served!
| Name of Scholarship | URL | Amount | Application Due Date |
| Keller Law Offices Scholarship for Higher Education | http://kellerlawoffices.com/keller-higher-education-scholarship/ | $2,000 | 6/1/17 |
| George T. Bochanis Law Offices College Scholarship | http://lvaccident.com/scholarship/ | $5,000 | 6/1/17 |
| Rosengren Kohlmeyer & Hagen Law Office Scholarship | https://rokolaw.com/scholarship-application/ | $1,500 | 6/30/17 |
| Taradash Law Firm Scholarship | http://taradashlaw.com/taradash-law-firm-scholarship/ | $1,500 | 6/1/17 |
| Gordon Law Group Need-Based Scholarship | https://www.gordonlawltd.com/gordon-law-group-scholarship/ | $1,500 | 6/1/17 |
| Strom & Associates Need-Based Scholarship | http://stromlawyers.com/strom-associates-need-based-scholarship/ | $1,500 | 6/1/17 |
Wills Trusts & Estates for Fall 2017 has reached its enrollment capacity for both the day and evening section. If you are interested in taking this class there are still plenty of openings in the Summer Session which meets MWF 6:30 – 9:30 PM May 30 – June 30th. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact Assistant Director Franklin at misty@uakron.edu or Assistant Dean Fuller at bfuller@uakron.edu.
An individual award shall not exceed the sum of $5,000.00Must work 20 hours per week for not less than 10 weeks
The School of Law is accepting applications for the David D. Dowd Sr. Memorial Award. Named in tribute to a distinguished attorney dedicated to public service and created by Judge David D. Dowd, Jr. upon the 25th anniversary of his service in the federal judiciary, the purpose of the Dowd Award is to promote a commitment to public service for all lawyers. Dowd Awards are directed to Akron Law students interested in seeking professional careers in public service following graduation.
To be eligible, you must:
First priority is given to those who have completed their second year or students who have completed their third year (part-time) by Spring of 2017. Students completing first year (full-time) or second year (part-time) will also be considered.
Show a commitment to public service
Be capable of working 20 hours per week during the summer of 2017 for minimum of ten weeks in a public service position
Be committed to working in a public setting upon graduation
Placements this summer – in order of preference:
1st Preference Office of the County Prosecuting Attorney in Stark, Summit, and Wayne Counties; the law departments in the cities of Akron, Canton, Massillon and the public defenders offices in Summit and Stark Counties.
2nd Preference: The United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio and the Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Northern District of Ohio.
3rd Preference: Other prosecuting attorney offices in Ohio and other municipal law department offices in the state of Ohio.
4th Preference: Other not already listed public service agencies
The student will be expected to work 20 hours per week for not less than 10 weeks.
If you are interested in being considered for this award, Applicants shall write a letter of purpose to apply for the award, addressing the topic of public service in the context of his or her goals in the legal profession, both short and long term. The letter should also specify the legal setting in which the student proposes to serve from among those cited above. Please submit the cover letter and resume to the Career Planning Office at lawcareerplanning@uakron.edu or by hard copy by April 14, 2017 at noon. A committee will review applications and a student will be selected before the spring term is over.
April 8th 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Coleman Commons
The Indian Student Association will be hosting a Holi celebration in Coleman Commons (outside the Student Union near the Soccer Field) this Saturday! Price to attend is only $3 and includes snacks, colored powder to play with, games, and music. Holi is an exciting celebration to welcome spring and uses colored paint powder (which is all-natural and washable) thrown into to air and all over each other, so attendees should be prepared to get wet and covered in color! Event schedule is as follows:
The event is open to everyone, so invite your friends and be prepared for some fun! For more information please refer to the attached flyer.
