David Dowd Fellowship Award for Summer (must be 2L)
The School of Law is accepting applications for the David D. Dowd Sr. Memorial Award. Named in tribute to a distinguished attorney dedicated to public service and created by Judge David D. Dowd, Jr. upon the 25th anniversary of his service in the federal judiciary, the purpose of the Dowd Award is to promote a commitment to public service for all lawyers. Dowd Awards are directed to Akron Law students interested in seeking professional careers in public service following graduation.
To be eligible, you must:
1. Complete your second year by Spring of 2016
2. Show a commitment to public service
3. Be capable of working 20 hours per week during the summer of 2016 for minimum of ten weeks in a public service position
4. Be 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.
If you are interested in being considered for this award, please submit a cover letter and resume to Deb Casey in the Career Planning Office at dcasey1@uakron.edu or by hard copy by April 8, 2016. Students in the upper 30% of the class will be given preference. Students should list short and long term goals, and explain why the student wishes to work in a particular office, as noted above. A committee will review applications and a student will be selected before the spring term is over.