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    University of Akron

    University of Akron School of Law
    150 University Avenue
    Akron, OH 44325
    www.uakron.edu/law/

    Law School Pro Bono Programs

    Contact Information

    Joann Sahl
    Clinical Professor and Blake C. McDowell, Jr. Professor of Law
    [email protected]
    (330) 972-8540

    Alisa N. Benedict O’Brien
    Assistant Dean of Career Services
    [email protected]

    Category Type

    Pro Bono Graduation Requirement Program

    Description of Programs

    Students are required to complete 30 hours of pro bono and community service.

    Location of Programs

    With the clinical/externship program.

    Staffing/Management/Oversight

    Pro bono staff also serves as clinical faculty and Dean of Career Services/Externships.

    Funding

    The pro bono program is funded through the law school’s operating budget.

     Faculty and Administrative Pro Bono

    None.

    Awards/Recognition

    Awards for completing 150 hours or more; Awards and cords at graduation for completing 300 hours or more; firm-sponsored award to top 2 graduates (most hours for full-time and part-time programs)Community Service

    Alternative Winter or Spring Break Programs

    None. 

    Law School Public Interest Programs

    Contact Information

    Alisa Benedict O’Brien
    Assistant Dean of Career Services
    [email protected] 

    Certificate/Curriculum Programs

     None.

    Public Interest Centers

     None. 

    PI Career Support Center

    Career services offers programming and counseling on public service. There is also an annual Government and Public Interest Fair.

    Loan Repayment Assistance Programs (LRAP)

     None

    Fellowships

    https://www.uakron.edu/law/career-services

     

    8/2/2023