Month: December 2017

Lotze Mosely LLP Scholarship Opportunity

Kevin Mosley and Nikki Lotze are announcing their 2nd annual essay scholarship to pre law undergraduates or 1st year law students entering college or law school fall 2018. This year’s scholarship is for $1,000 aimed to assist with school expenses. The applicant must be a resident of the US or authorized to work in the US. They also must have been accepted to and attending college as an undergraduate pursuing law or entering law school for their 1st year. The applicant must have a minimum of 3.0 GPA and must submit an essay related to the area of law they wish to pursue which can be no longer than 3 pages.

 

Applicants must submit the following requirements by February 15th, 2018:

  •  Resume
  • Acceptance letter from a school within the United States
  • Complete copy of your school transcripts
  • Proof that you are a legal resident of the United States with either a birth certificate, permanent resident card or passport
  • Typed essay up to 3 pages on a topic related to the area you wish to pursue

 

Completed applications must be submitted, through the form below, no later than February 15, 2018.

http://lotzemosley.com/scholarship-application/

Immediate Need for a Law Clerk

Green, OH – Part-time Law Clerk – Harpst Ross & Becker Co., Ltd.   2L, 3L or recent grad

AkronLawJobs No. 8984  Overview: Busy, growing business law firm conveniently located just 10 miles south of the University of Akron in Green, Ohio is seeking a part-time law clerk.

Duties: Legal research and writing, contract drafting and review, and assistance with general legal matters within the practice areas of business and corporate law, employment law, and litigation.

Salary: Hourly wage commensurate with experience.

Qualifications: 2L, 3L or recent graduate. Prefer at least one year of experience as a law clerk. Must be able to work at least 20 hours per week.

How to Apply: E-mail your resume and cover letter to mwallace@hrblegal.com

Deadline: January 31, 2018

 

Resume Collection: McCarthy Lebit (Cleveland, 2Ls)

Cleveland, OH – Summer 2018 2L Law Clerk

AkronLawJobs No. 9001 Overview: McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman seeks a 2L for a full-time summer law clerk position. The position will transition into a part time position during the following 3L school year. This position will encompass mostly legal research and writing, but will also provide a unique opportunity to work closely with a diverse group of attorneys and practice groups, including both litigation and transactional. MLCL is looking for a person with an extroverted personality, strong writing skills, and the ability to handle a myriad of legal issues.  McCarthy, Lebit is also looking for candidates with CPA, tax, and accounting experience.

How to apply: E-mail your resume, cover letter, and writing sample to Dean O’Brien: ab139@uakron.edu

Deadline: January 15, 2018

Internship with Veterans’ Affairs Office for Spring ( for credit or pro bono hours)

AkronLawJobs No. 8995 Overview: Receive class credit or pro bono hours– email Dean Alisa Benedict O’Brien for details.

Duties: Focus will be on labor and employment law. Will entail legal research and writing with the end result being an outstanding writing sample.  May have the opportunity to attend a hearing with the Agency Counsel. If interested in Torts, arrangements may be made to work virtually with a torts attorney.

Qualifications: 2L or 3L. Must have excellent writing skills.

How to apply: Send your resume, cover letter and writing sample to Dean O’Brien at ab139@uakron.edu.

Deadline: ASAP, no later than January 14, 2018