Month: September 2016

UARF I-Corps Program – earn pro bono hours!

The University of Akron Research Foundation (UARF) runs a very unique program called the I-Corps Sites program. It is a seven week customer discovery program to help tech (and non-tech) entrepreneurs find product market fit. We are currently able to accommodate university teams (National Science Foundation sponsored), community teams, and teams led by minorities and/or women. We are currently looking for enthusiastic, outgoing, and team-oriented law, business, engineering, and many other students to serve as team members to our participants. For law students, participation would count for general community service hours and if you are paired with a “limited means” company/team, then the hours would count for community service hours of limited means. We will be hosting an information session at the EX[L] Center in UA’s Bierce Library in the middle of campus on Friday, September 9, 2016 from 12-1pm. There will be food and drink provided for the information session. Interested individuals can either apply at www.uakron.edu/icorps by clicking on “Apply” and then filling out the application for “Student Entrepreneur,” attend the 9/9 information session, or contact Dan Hampu at dhampu@uakron.edu.

Paid position with Summit Legal Defender/JDAI Intern Coordinator

Akron, OH – Intern Student Coordinator – Summit County Legal Defender
AkronLawJobs No. 7442 Overview: Seeking an Intern Student Coordinator for the Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative Program.
Duties: Hands-on experience with clients and the court. Will be responsible for the coordination of student volunteers who want to help conduct interviews for pro bono hours. Will be required to interview juvenile clients and obtain information that will help prepare the supervising attorney for morning preliminary detention hearings.
Qualifications: 2L, 3L
Please note: If you have already applied and have not been contacted, please submit your application materials again.
How to apply: Send your Resume, Cover Letter and two References with contact information to Attorney Jennifer Lin at SummitLDO@gmail.com
Deadline: September 15, 2016

Opportunities with the US Army JAG – for 2Ls, 3Ls and Grads!!! Deadline is Sept. 3rd at 5PM

TWO DIFFERENT POSITIONS:

SUMMER INTERNSHIPS -2Ls. PAID INTERNSHIPS. Summer internships run for 60 calendar days. Interns can be assigned to any JAG office worldwide. Interns are expected to pay their own travel and lodging costs, but will be assigned a sponsor at their duty station to help them find housing and settle in to the area. Summer interns assist Judge Advocates in a variety of practice areas, including legal assistance (family law, consumer law, estate planning, tax law, military administrative law), administrative law, and helping to prepare criminal and civil cases by conducting legal research, writing briefs and opinions.

Post-Graduate Attorneys: 3Ls and graduates are eligible to apply. Active duty Judge Advocates assume immediate challenges and responsibility upon their first assignment, and can practice in a variety of areas, including criminal law, administrative law, legal assistance (family law, consumer law, estate planning, tax law, military administrative law), claims, and operational law (for example, the Laws of War / Rules of Engagement). New Judge Advocates will be assigned with experienced military and civilian attorneys for mentorship and guidance. Judge Advocates come from virtually every state, and the JAG Corps fosters an environment that encourages professional growth and development coupled with an enhanced quality of life. Judge Advocates accrue 30 days of vacation (leave) per year. Active duty applicants must be U.S. citizens and must be under the age of 42 at the time of entering active duty.

The application process consists of two parts. First, you must complete an interview with a Field Screening Officer (FSO). An FSO will be conducting these OCI interviews at Akron Law on Friday, September 23. You are also required to submit an online application. Both parts must be completed prior to the November 1, 2016 deadline.

For more details and to apply, please visit Symplicity or contact the CPPO.

Student Bar Association Information Session

SBA will hold two information sessions on Wednesday, September 7th at 12:30-1:00 and 5:30-6:00 in room 140 of the law school for anyone interested in learning more about the Student Bar Association. We have 4 officer positions for 1Ls open and several more for part-time students. If you are interested in getting involved, join us to learn more about these positions, elections, and SBA in general! Food will be provided. Please contact Haley Martinelli at hkm8@zips.uakron.edu with any questions.