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Akron Law news archive

 

1/24/2021
WKSU: DeWine’s expedited pardon project could mean a new lease on life for some
Gov. Mike DeWine’s Expedited Pardon Project that began in 2019 is getting a jump start this year in reaching out to Ohioans seeking help through the clemency process
12/14/2020
Want to be a happy lawyer? Study tax law
Here's a preview of the work you might do as a tax lawyer and a look at some of the top reasons why you should consider studying this rewarding specialty in law school.
11/22/2020
Akron Law students win Ohio AG's Public Service Mock Trial Competition
A team of four students from The University of Akron School of Law took first place in the Ohio Attorney General’s 8th annual Public Service Mock Trial Competition
10/6/2020
Akron Law prepares students for growing field of health law
The health care sector is so heavily regulated, compliance and risk management have become essential functions in any large health care organization — a third — maybe even half — of in-house compliance officers today have their law degree.
10/6/2020
Internship program immerses students in med-tech commercialization
University of Akron School of Law students learned about medical technology commercialization during summer internship at Northeast Ohio Medical University.
9/25/2020
CBS News story on case won by Akron law grads wins Emmy
Five alumni from The University of Akron School of Law worked as trial attorneys to help a small business win a high-profile, multimillion-dollar defamation lawsuit.
8/18/2020
Online version of summer prelaw program a success
The PLUS Program provides an intense focus on the skills required to succeed in the law school admission process and in law school and in a legal career.
7/21/2020
Akron Law 3L Henna Schafer named grad school co-chair of new Inclusive Excellence Action Team
Akron Law 3L Henna Schafer named grad school co-chair of new Inclusive Excellence Action Team.
7/20/2020
Akron Law student co-authors article assessing worldwide response to COVID-19 through labor/employment law lens
Akron Law student Christopher Elko and and former Akron Law Visiting Professor Rick Bales, co-author article assessing worldwide response to COVID-19 through labor/employment law lens to be published this fall in Cumberland Law Review.
6/10/2020
Akron Law trial team makes historic run at prestigious mock trial tournament
Imokhai Okolo and Andrew Burton dominated the first three rounds of the invitation-only Baylor Law Top Gun National Mock Trial Competition.


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