CBA Information Session – Tuesday, May 8, 5:30 pm

College of Business Administration
Information Session
Tuesday, May 8, 2012 from 5:30 to 7 pm
CBA Room 121
259 S. Broadway, Akron 44308

Join us and learn about our programs:

Flexible JD/MBA

JD/M. Taxation

Graduate Assistantships

Our new MBA Interdisciplinary concentration lets you transfer any 9 law or graduate credits into the MBA. Students can specialize in areas of interest outside of business!

Find out more and RSVP online at

http://mba.uakron.edu

or call 330-972-7043

Light refreshments will be served, and advisors will be on hand to answer your questions.

Great Job Opportunities from the CPPO

Parma, OH – Law Clerk – City of Parma Law Department

AkronLawJobs Job No. 3391 – Seeking rising 2L or 2L (preferred) students.  Excellent writing and research skills; ability to work well with others; self motivating; ability to meet deadlines.  Please submit cover letter, resume and writing sample via regular mail, email or fax to:  Timothy B. Miller, Chief Assistant Law Director; City of Parma Law Department; 6611 Ridge Road; Parma, OH  44129; bwirtz@cityofparma-oh.gov; fax: 440-885-8008.  Deadline: ASAP

Resume Collection – Akron, OH – Summer Legal Intern/Intellectual Property – Bridgestone Americas, Inc.

AkronLawJobs Job No. 3388 – Current 2L or Rising 2L Students – This position requires a law student with a background or class work in Intellectual Property.    Familiarity and/or experience dealing with trademarks, patent, copyrights, etc. as well as familiarity with manufacturing operations, is a plus.  This position offers hands-on experience in IP with a full-service, in-house intellectual property group.  Strong written and oral communication skills and sensitivity to confidentiality issues is required.  Familiarity with Microsoft products is beneficial.

 Application Materials:  Cover letter and resume.  Please address cover letter to:  Lori Sullivan, Human Resources; Bridgestone Americas, Inc.; 1200 Firestone Parkway; Akron, OH  44317.

 To Apply:  Application Materials should be submitted to Jeanne Kennedy (jeanne2@uakron.edu) no later than  May 31, 2012 at 12:00 Noon.  DO NOT CONTACT THE EMPLOYER DIRECTLY.  ALL MATERIALS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE CAREER PLANNING OFFICE BY THE DEADLINE DATE.

 

Akron Bar Association’s 21st Annual Charitable Race Judicata

Akron Bar Association’s 21st Annual Charitable
Race Judicata
Saturday, April 28, 2012

Proceeds to Benefit the Pro Bono Legal Services of the
Akron Bar Association and Community Legal Aid

Race Design Long Sleeve T-Shirts to the first 100 Entrants!
Post Race Breakfast & Awards at the Akron Bar Association

Awards Given for:
Fastest Overall (male & female)
Fastest Lawyer (male & female)
Fastest Judge (male & female)
Fastest Relay (male, female, co-ed)
Top 3 in Each Age Group

Downstown Akron, Ohio
Registration at Akron Bar Association
57 South Broadway Street
(Across from teh John S. Knight Center)
5-K Race or 1-Mile Fun Walk
7:30 am: Registration
9:00 am: Race (Fun Walk to begin after Race)

Pre-Registration: $15.00 (cut-off April 25)
Entry Fee after April 25: $20.00
Law Students: $10.00

For more information, call the Akron Bar Association, 330-258-5007 or
visit them at: www.akronbar.org

 

OACTA Law Student Diversity Scholarship – Deadline is TODAY

OACTA 2012 Law Student Diversity Scholarships Available

OACTA’s annual Law Student Diversity Scholarship program is open to incoming second and third-year African American, Hispanic, Asian, Pan Asian and Native American students enrolled at Ohio law schools. Incoming second and third-year female law students enrolled at Ohio law schools are also eligible regardless of race or ethnicity.  Other criteria for the scholarship include:

  • Academic achievement in law school;
  • Professional interest in civil defense practice; and
  • Service to community and to the cause of diversity;

Up to two (2) scholarships in the amount of $1,250 each will be awarded to successful applicants.  Applicants are required to submit an application, law school transcript and a cover letter addressing the following:  academic, personal and professional accomplishments, and why they should be selected as a recipient of the scholarship.  Applicants may submit up to three letters of recommendation.

The completed application and all other requested material must be received by April 20, 2012.  Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Winners will be announced in June 2012.  Scholarship recipients will be recognized at the OACTA Annual Meeting in November.

Click here to download the application.