Last SBA General Body Meeting of the Semester

“Good Morning, Everyone!

Mark your calendars for Monday, March 28, because we will be holding our very last SBA meeting of the semester at 12:15 p.m. in room 301 of the library. We will be discussing the much-anticipated Barristers Ball and Elections for next year’s SBA leadership team (executive board). This meeting is crucial because we will be discussing how to run for SBA positions for the 2016-2017 school year.
As always, bring your calendars! Snacks will also be provided.

 

Best,

Rich “

New summer internship/externship opportunities!

Cleveland, OH – Law Clerk  – Cleveland Municipal Housing Court  Overview: law clerk would be responsible for legal research on various criminal and civil law issues; drafting opinions, judgment entries and decisions; assisting the Judge and 6 Magistrates in preparation for trial and acting as personal bailiff to Magistrates as needed;  conduct pretrial conferences, settlement conferences and mediations; assist public in obtaining information about pending cases and assist landlords and tenants with navigating the judicial system; other work as assigned by the Judge or Magistrates.

Qualifications: 2L or 3L preferred but will also consider 1L students with an interest in public interest work and/or property law.  Previous experience in a court system is preferred but not required.  Position requires strong legal research, writing and analytical skills, and the ability to organize and prioritize a large number of assignments.  Friendly disposition and good interpersonal skills are a must.

How to apply: Send cover letter and resume to Holly Hagen at hagenh@cmcoh.org. Please note, selected law clerks are eligible for externship credit or the Public Interest Stipend (contact Director Benedict O’Brien).

Deadline: April 1, 2016

 Cleveland, OH – Legal Intern – Forest City Enterprises Overview: The intern will support FCRMI’s Managing and Corporate Counsel with any tasks as assigned by litigation, administrative advocacy, and other legal advocacy support. Compile data. Conduct legal and other research using online and other sources, and understand laws, regulations, & sub regulatory guidance that apply to property management.

For more information or to apply please send your resume and letter of interest addressed to: Ms. Kristen Cavin
Corporate Counsel
Forest City Residential Management, Inc.
Terminal Tower
50 Public Square, Suite 1360
Cleveland, OH 44113
Phone: 216-416-3114
Fax: 216-263-6206
Applications should be submitted to Director O’Brien: ab139@uakron.edu ASAP

Deadline: ASAP

Cleveland, OH – Innovations Governance Intern/Extern for Summer 2016– Cleveland Clinic

Overview: Cleveland Clinic Innovations (CCI) is the commercialization arm of Cleveland Clinic. CCI turns the breakthrough inventions of Cleveland Clinic employees into patient-benefiting medical products. The creation of new business opportunities allows CCI to deliver Cleveland Clinics unique capabilities into the commercial market, while aiding in the economic growth of Northeast Ohio and beyond. Our fast-paced and innovative environment enables an intern to experience a wide range of business law issues, as well as those issues unique to working in a commercialization group and a large healthcare organization.

Qualifications: 1L, 2L, or 3L, background and/or interest in Intellectual Property.

How to apply: submit cover letter and resume to Director O’Brien (ab139@uakron.edu) ASAP, but no later than Monday, March 21st.

Deadline: March 21, 2016

Now is the Time to Apply for Fall 2016 Graduation

 

If you plan to graduate after the Fall 2016 semester, now is the time to apply for graduation.  You must apply before June 1, 2016.

To apply:

  1. Login to MyAkron
  2. Go to your Student Center
  3. Under the “Academics” top tab, go to the drop down menu where “other academic…” shows.
  4. The first item should be “Apply for Graduation”
  5. Click on that option and then the (Go) arrow to the right and complete your application for graduation

Be sure to apply before June 1, 2016!

Important Reminder for Students taking the July Ohio Bar

 

If you are planning to take the Ohio Bar, your application to take the Bar Exam in July 2016 must be filed with the Ohio Supreme Court Bar Admissions Office BY April 1, 2016.  The Application may be found here.

Unless we have been in contact with you regarding your certificate, your Character Certificate can be picked up at the Circulation Desk of the Law Library.  You will need to bring a photo ID to pick it up.

If you submitted a new Amendment to Application, the amendment must be reviewed and a new Character Certificate must be prepared and signed.  We hope to have updated Character Certificates ready for pick up at the Law Library Circulation Desk by Friday, March 18.

If you need to update any Character/Fitness items, please complete the form found here and submit it to Mary Cooke in Room 332 of the Law Library right away.

If you have any questions, please email lawstudentservices@uakron.edu.  Thank you!

 

Ladah Law Firm announces the 2016 Car Accident Scholarship

Ladah Law Firm located in Las Vegas, Nevada is pleased to announce the 2016 Car Accident Scholarship. This scholarship is now available to any student who will be attending an accredited college or university by Fall 2016 and have plans of attending law school in the future.

Deadline: May 31, 2016

Award Amount: $2,000

Application: The application can be found toward the bottom of the page at: http://www.ladahlaw.com/las-vegas-car-accident-lawyer