SUMMER JOB PLACEMENT AWARD
$2000.00 minimum to one upper division law student
Must work 20 hours per week for not less than 10 weeks
APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 1, 2011
The School of Law is accepting applications for the David D. Dowd Sr. Memorial Award named in tribute to a distinguished attorney dedicate to public service and created by Judge David D. Dowd, Jr. upon the 25th anniversary of his service in the federal judiciary. Dowd Awards are directed to Akron Law students interested in seeking professional careers in public service following graduation.
Eligibility:
- Completed your second year by the Spring of 2010
- Shown a commitment to public service
- Capable of working 20 hours per week the summer of 2011 for minimum of ten weeks in a public service position
- Committed to working in a public setting upon graduation
Placements this summer – in order of preference:
1st Preference: The Summit County Prosecutor’s Office, The Stark County
Prosecutor’s Office, The Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office;
law departments for Akron, Canton, Massillon; and Public
Defender’s Offices in Summit and Stark counties
2nd Preference: The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio or
The Public Defender’s Office for the District
3rd Preference: Other prosecutors’ or law directors’ offices
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.
Submit cover letter, resume, and list short and long term goals and explain why the student wishes to work in a particular office, as noted above. Sent by April 1, 2011 to: Professor Carro via hardcopy or email: carro1@uakron.edu
Students in the upper 30% of the class will be given preference. A committee will review applications and a student will selected before spring term is over.