New summer positions from Career Services!

Akron / Fairlawn, OH – 2L Law Clerk –  Stark & Knoll Co., LPA

AkronLawJobs No. 9089 Overview: Seeking a 2L to work as a Law Clerk for 10-20 hours per week.

Qualifications: 2L; Strong research and written communication skills; and Excellent academic credentials.

How to Apply: E-mail your resume, cover letter, writing sample and unofficial transcripts to Melissa Shinaberry, Firm Administrator at mshinaberry@stark-knoll.com

Deadline:  ASAP                                              

Cleveland, OH – Summer 2018 IP Internship — NASA Glenn Research Center

AkronLawJobs No. 9088 Overview: Work with NASA Glenn’s Technology Transfer Office (TTO) to assist in the licensing of our IP to various partners through several license types.

Duties: Work with NASA Glenn’s Technology Transfer Office (TTO) to assist in the licensing of our IP to various partners through several license types. Although all of the opportunities to assist the TTO cannot be listed here, some specific projects are:  Develop Joint Ownership Agreements with specific partners to define the roles and responsibilities of each party in the commercialization of a jointly owned invention. Research the patents to ensure that NASA’s database accurately lists the inventors, determine the patent rights for all parties involved, and prepare the document for execution. Analyze license applications by determining the feasibility of the commercialization plan, identifying similar IP in selected markets and flagging potential problem areas. Conduct market analysis of the potential products. Participate in review of the applications and recommendations for and against licensing as a part of the licensing team. Perform patent searches, using various software platforms and websites to assess the patent landscape and identify the markets where HASA’s patented IP may fit. Research Federal licensing, royalty, and other relevant regulations and review license templates to recommend language to clarify the agreements and assist in the creation of a licensing handbook.

Qualifications: 2L; and able to work 32-40 hours per week.

How to apply: Send your resume and cover letter to lawcareerplanning@uakron.edu. Subject line must read: 2018 Summer Internship NASA

Deadline: March 29, 2018

Canton, OH – Summer 2018 Legal Intern / Extern – US Acute Care Solutions

AkronLawJobs No 9076  Overview: Seeking 1-2 externs to work in our North Canton office (Summer 2018)

Duties:  Must be working towards a JD, with a preference for candidates pursuing the Health Law Certificate. Have the ability to work on a team or individually. Candidate should be prepared to conduct legal and internet-based research; draft memos, contract provisions and policies; analyze data relating to regulatory compliance matters and create summaries of the results; work with contract and other administrative databases; and perform other tasks as assigned. Should be comfortable with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel) and have the ability to learn additional software, specific to health care.

Qualifications: 1L or 2L. Must maintain a competitive GPA and be willing to learn. Must be legally authorized to work in the USA. Must be a good communicator, possess a strong work ethic, and be comfortable working in a team to achieve project goals.

Hours: Seeking candidates who are interested in a full-time summer experience, with a stipend paid for hours worked beyond those required to obtain law school credit.

How to apply:   Send your resume, cover letter and writing sample via e-mail to Dean O’Brien: (ab139@uakron.edu).

Deadline:  February 28, 2018