The purpose of this organization shall be to educate its members in the theory and practice of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), especially mediation, and to promote the use of ADR in the surrounding community by both education and volunteer work.

The purpose of this organization is to publish a periodical with the intent to promote understanding of the principles and issues of technology transfer dedicated to issues in the fields of technology, culture, economy, science, engineering, public administration, and politics; to educate others and ourselves in the areas of technology transfer through discussion, research and other appropriate means, and to promote associations between lawyers, students, and industry from around the world; and to enhance a reputation of the University of Akron School of Law and to encourage excellence among the student body.

This organization's purpose is to generate interest in more conservative values of the legal order. It is founded on the principles that the state exists to preserve freedom, that the separation of governmental powers is central to our Constitution, and that it is the duty of the judiciary to say what the law is, not what it should be. The Society sponsors speakers, debates, and participation in national Federalist conferences.

The purpose of this organization shall be to promote awareness among law students of the inequities that exist in the legal system and the need for the commitment to public service work. We are a non-profit student organization designed to encourage law students to work in the public interest by serving as an education center and facilitating public interest employment and training opportunities. The aim of this organization is to provide education, opportunities, grants and other forms of assistance to students and recent graduates committed to and engaged in public interest employment.

The purpose of this organization shall be to promote discussion and awareness of civil liberties issues and to safeguard civil liberties among the student body.

The purposes of ALLSA are to provide an effective and visible body to articulate and promote the professional needs and goals of Asian and Latino law students at The University of Akron School of Law; to improve the academic performance of Asian and Latino students; to secure additional funding for Asian and Latino law student programs; and to help Asian and Latino law students find summer and permanent employment.
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The Student Chapter of ATLA has been established to encourage law students and future trial attorneys at The University of Akron School of Law to become actively involved in promoting the civil justice system and championing the cause of those who deserve redress for injury to person and property. The Student Chapter enjoys rights and privileges of affiliation as determined by the ATLA Board of Governors.
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The purpose of this organization is to enhance student opportunities to learn about and become involved in environmental law.

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The Gay/Straight Law Alliance (GSLA) is a student organization devoted to promoting the interests of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and trans-gendered students as well as encouraging discussion about issues of sexual orientation in the law. Through organizational meetings, extracurricular educational offerings, volunteer opportunities, participation in national legal conferences, and regular communication with University administration, the GLSA strives to achieve the following goals:

-Foster the ideals of tolerance, respect, understanding, and quality in the community regarding the legal rights and privileges of all people, notably those individuals who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans-gendered, or gay-friendly;

-Develop law student interest and education regarding gay, lesbian, bisexual, and trans-gendered legal issues through education programs;

-Provide a forum in which students, faculty, staff, administrators, and alumni may come together to express themselves and discuss legal issues relevant to gay, bisexual, and trans-gendered individuals;

-Advocate the development and implementation of University policies that protect against discrimination based on sexual orientation;

-Encourage and support agencies that strive to meet the needs of the gay, lesbian, bisexual, and trans-gendered communities; and

-Function as a supportive and educational resource for the entire law school community, as well as the community at large.

This group's purpose is to enhance the understanding and knowledge of intellectual property and technology law at The University of Akron. The group will provide a forum for the professional development of future leaders in intellectual property and technology law. Such professional development requires, among other things: attendance at law conferences and seminars, bringing distinguished speakers to the law school and participation in national competitions.
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The purpose of this organization is to increase among all law students and other members of the University community, an interest in, and understanding of, the many and varied aspects of comparative and international law and organization; to acquaint those students intending to pursue careers in international law with the opportunities available to them; and to contribute to the establishment of the effective rule of international law through increased interest and understanding of it. International Law Society sponsors and coordinates on an annual basis an International Law Symposium, which brings in a panel of speakers on a subject in the area of international law.

The purposes of this organization are to aid and assist the community in understanding women's legal rights, to heighten women's awareness of their legal status, to aid and assist women students in applying to law school, to aid students in making the difficult transition from undergraduate studies to professional training, to assist the University in recruiting women law students, to keep meaningful lines of communication open between women students and the University. The purposes, objectives and activities of this organizational shall remain consistent with objectives, rules and regulations of the University of Akron

The purpose of the organization is to function as an effective political and social force dedicated to the defense of criminal cases, to preserving the adversary systems of justice, to maintaining the independence and expertise of the criminal defense bar, to informing and educating students on the role of the criminal defense lawyer, and to ensuring justice and due process for individuals accused of a crime.

The purpose of this Fraternity is to form a strong bond uniting students and teachers of the law with members of the Bench and Bar in a fraternal fellowship designed to advance the ideals of liberty and equal justice under the law; to foster integrity and professional competence; to promote the welfare of its members; and to encourage their moral, intellectual, and cultural advancement, so that each member may enjoy a lifetime of honorable professional and public service.

The purpose of this Fraternity is to promote a higher standard of professional ethics and culture in this and other law schools; to foster student growth and encourage professional development; to sponsor academic and social events; and to represent the University of Akron School of Law at the regional, national and international levels.

The purpose of the organization is to generate interest in sports law, entertainment law and related fields. The organization also disperses information about the following: sports and entertainment law, related areas of the law and industry, career possibilities, potential mentors and practitioners in the field, and employment opportunities.

Street Law™, is the Akron Bar Association's award-winning, law-related education outreach program that has spread throughout Summit County schools since September 2000. The Akron Bar Association and The University of Akron School of Law provide attorneys and law students knowledge and training to teach in conjunction with high school teachers at a variety of schools in the Summit County area.
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Law Student Organizations are invited to submit information about their organization for the School of Law website. Please contact Barbara Rowles, College Program Specialist, at 330-972-6364 or send e-mail to browles@uakron.edu, if you have any questions or wish to submit content.