The U.S. Air Force JAG will be here at Akron Law on Wed. February 7th to meet with 1L and 2L students interested in summer internships and externships, and to meet with 3L and 4L students interested in post-graduate positions. If you are interested in scheduling an interview, please send your resume and cover letter, in PDF format, to Dean O’Brien: ab139@uakron.edu. Please address your cover letter to Major Bertha Diaz. Applications are due by Noon on Friday, January 26th.
Also, Major Diaz will answer questions during a lunch session on February 7th at 12:15PM in Room 140.
Brecksville, OH – Law Clerk – Part Time – Daniel P. Seink Co., Ltd.
AkronLawJobs No. 9066: Overview: Immediate opening at our small boutique firm working exclusively in the areas of Elder Law, Estate Planning, Trust and Probate, seeks law clerk. The firm has a substantial focus on Medicaid eligibility, applications, and administrative appeals, as well as wealth transfer/tax planning and trust applications for moderate estates. Probate, estate settlement and trust administration are also elements of the practice.
Qualifications: 1L or 2L and top 30% class rank. Available 10-20 hours per week, possibly more over the Summer. Hours can be set mostly around the student’s schedule. Possible permanent position.
How to Apply: E-mail your Resume, Cover Letter and Law School Transcripts to dpsco@ohioelderlaw.com.
Deadline: February 28, 2018
Baltimore, MD – 2018 Summer Law Fellow Program – NAACP Office of the General Counsel
AkronLawJobs No. 9062 Overview: The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) is the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization. The principal objectives of the NAACP are to ensure the political, educational, social and economic equality of all persons.
The NAACP Law Fellow Program is designed to give individuals who have completed at least one year of law school the opportunity to work for the summer at NAACP Headquarters in Baltimore, MD.
Summary of Duties: Work with civil rights attorneys on relevant issues concerning economic justice, education, housing, voting rights and environmental justice. Perform case investigation and assist with emerging litigation and administrative complaints. Attend the NAACP National Convention and Continuing Legal Education Seminar in San Antonio, Texas. Examine and evaluate citizen complaints of civil rights violations. Interact with civil rights leaders and attorneys.
Qualifications: The ideal candidate for this position will possess many, if not all, of the following professional qualifications, competencies and personal qualities: Ability to work full time for 37.5 hours per week from June 4, 2018 through August 10, 2018. Must have, at a minimum, completed the first year of law school. Interest in civil rights law and commitment to public interest law. Demonstrated commitment to the NAACP’s mission. Strong academic credentials.
Compensation: Selected participants will be awarded a stipend of $6,000 to offset living and travel expenses while participating in the program. This stipend will be paid on a bi-weekly basis through our payroll system and is subject to applicable state, local, and federal taxes. Fellows will be responsible for securing their own housing.
How to Apply: Send your Resume, Cover Letter, Transcript, Writing Sample and two (2) Letters of Recommendation via email to Human Resources at legal@naacpnet.org
Deadline: January 31, 2018