School of Law student affairs

SCHOOL OF LAW STUDENT AFFAIRS

  • all necessary forms are located on the "Law School Student Resources" Brightspace Page

Amendment to Application for Admission


Bar Admissions

  • Ohio Bar Exam

Bar Preparation


Character and Fitness, Essential Elements/Competencies


Testing Accommodations for Bar Exam Takers with Disabilities

  • (The above list of states represents a limited sampling of states where many of our recent graduates apply to take the bar exam. If you wish to take the bar exam in another state, please consult with that state’s bar admissions office.)

all necessary forms are located on the "Law School Student Resources" Brightspace Page

University Resources for Academic and Personal Support

 

 Bookstore

 Two locationsStudent Union, 1st Floor, 330-972-7624 and Polsky Bldg, 3rd Floor, 330-972-8166; Law books & clothing sold only at Polsky location

Calendars 

University of Akron Calendar of Events

 Career Planning and Placement

Law Career Services  On-Campus Interview Program, Job Fairs, Mentor Program, Minority Clerkship Program, reference materials, books, etc.; Law Bldg., Rm.245, 330-972-6365

University Career Services

Commuter Central

Off-Campus Living and Commuting is here to assist students living off-campus as well as help commuter students interested in making the most of their experience as a zip!

Computer Support and Assistance

Walk-in computer support for law students – Law Bldg. 130 (software installation, diagnostic, and repair services), 330-972-5119 or email law-support@uakron.edu

The Computer Store (personal and departmental sales, hardware, software, and computer accessories)

 Help Desk (troubleshooting for login, e-mail, and basic computing problems) 330-972-6888

Laptop Checkout (Dell, Mac and iPads -- photo ID for verification required for checkout) Bierce Library 1st floor Circulation Desk 330-972-5355

Disability Services

Law School Coordinator for Disability and Accommodation is the Assistant Director of Student Affairs, School of Law Dean’s Office, Room 106, 330-972-6456

Office of Accessibility Support services for students with disabilities:  Learning, physical, and psychological disabilities.  Simmons Hall 105, 330-972-7928, TTY/TDD: 330-972-5764

Financial Aid

Law School Financial Aid How to pay for Law School, Law Admissions, 330-972-5245 or toll-free 1-800-425-7668 

Office of Student Financial Aid This site has all the information you need to start the financial aid process and learn about using aid to pay for your education.  233-972-7032 or toll-free 1-800-621-3847

Health & Wellness

Counseling Services Free and confidential personal, career, group, and educational counseling for current students. Simmons Hall 306, 330-972-7082

Health Services Medical care for uncomplicated illnesses and injuries provided by registered nurses, nurse practitioners, and doctors; wellness programming. Located in the Student Recreation and Wellness Center, Suite 260, 330-972-7808

Intramural Sports Office of Intramural Sports, Student Recreation & Wellness Center, 330-972-6956,

Ocasek Natatorium (50-meter Olympic-sized pool, pool-level locker rooms, an observation deck, seating for 1,000 spectators, nine handball/racquetball courts and two weight rooms) 330-972-6199,

 provides free, confidential help to law students suffering from alcoholism, substance abuse or other addictions, or mental illness; OLAP toll-free national (24/7) hotline 1-800-348-4343; 

Student Recreation & Wellness Center (rock-climbing wall, pool, workout facilities, group exercise, intramurals, outdoor trips, weight-loss and fitness programming, massage services) 330 972-BFIT (330 972-2348),

 (schedules, events, ticket office) 330-972-6920

Libraries

Law Library, School of Law, 330-972-7330, Reference Desk, 330-972-5756

Main Library, Bierce Library Reference Desk 330-972-8161

, Wayne College, 330-684-8789, 

My Akron

 for registration, grades, schedules, payment, financial aid, campus events, latest news, weather, etc. 

Parking and Transportation

Parking Services (purchasing permits and parking fines) North Campus Parking Deck, 255 Buchtel Ave., 330-972-7213

Roo Shuttle Express  University transportation 330-972-7213

Personal Safety

University Police (ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵPD) Physical Facilities Operations Center (146 Hill St - beside E.J. Thomas Hall), (non-emergencies) 330-972-7123.  Dial x9911 from a campus phone for emergencies. uapd@uakron.edu

Battery Jumps and Vehicle Lockouts - Police officers can assist you with lockouts and battery jumps. There is a $10 fee for each service.

Campus Escort (student members of the University Police force who can escort students around campus—Late evening assistance available from 5pm till midnight) Physical Facilities Operations Center, 330-972-7263

Emergency Telephones "Blue Lights" (direct line to ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵPD, more than 200 locations across campus) 

Emergency text messaging (Z-Alert) — With Z-Alert text-messaging service, ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ will notify you when campus closes or when there’s a major event that affects safety. Sign up for Z-Alert.

Student Conduct

School of Law Student Disciplinary Committee

ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Student Conduct and Community Standards

WZIP

ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ radio station, (88.1 FM)

Zip Card Office

Student ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵnetID Zip Card / Zip Card Offices, Simmons Hall Lobby and Polsky 3rd Floor Atrium, 330-972-5637; for problem with passwords, contact the Help Desk, 330-972-6888

Student Affairs staff

Andrew Costigan

Andrew Costigan

Assistant Dean, Student Affairs
330-972-5170
acc142@uakron.edu

Shannon F. Aupperle

Shannon F. Aupperle

Manager, Enrollment Services
330-972-7988
sfauppe@uakron.edu

Contact us

150 University Ave.
Akron, OH 44325-2901
Phone: (330) 972-7331
Fax: (330) 972-7337
Email: lawstudentaffairs@uakron.edu