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The Substance Abuse Lecture is TODAY! This lecture is mandatory for all students admitted in Spring 2019 and for any student who has not yet completed this requirement.
This is the last opportunity for May 2019 graduates to fulfill this requirement without paying a fee.
If you plan to graduate in fall 2019, the deadline to apply for graduation is May 1, 2019. Visit your MyAkron account to complete the application process.
Canton, OH – Summer 2019 Legal Intern/Extern – U.S. Acute Care Solutions
AkronLawJobs No. 9850 Overview: Seeking 1-2 externs to work in our North Canton
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, 2019
This lecture is mandatory for all students admitted in Spring 2019 and for any student who has not yet completed this requirement. This is the last opportunity for May 2019 graduates to fulfill this requirement without paying a fee.
Columbus, OH – Legal Intern – Commercial Transactions – Abercrombie & Fitch
AkronLawJobs No. 9994 Overview: Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F) seeks an eager, smart, hardworking second semester 1L or 2L student to join the in-house legal department as a legal intern on the commercial transactions team.
Duties: Assist in-house counsel in contract review and negotiations with A&F’s vendors, manufacturers, suppliers, and strategic partners; Review and update A&F Form Contracts; Assist in the preparation and management of A&F Corporate Policies and Procedures; Work closely with in-house counsel to conduct legal research on a wide range of topics; Assist in responding to internal questions on various matters, including demand letters, lawsuits, and contract disputes; Assist in preparation of training materials; and Provide litigation support for commercial disputes, such as document collection and review.
Qualifications: Second semester 1L, or 2L; Strong research skills; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Ability to think strategically and provide critical analysis and risk assessment; Strong organizational skills; Ability to juggle varied and demanding workload and to manage competing priorities and deadlines; Ability to work independently and as a member of a team; and Strong word processing and excel skills are a plus.
How to Apply: Apply HERE and upload your resume, cover letter, writing sample, and law school transcripts.
Deadline: March 25, 2019
Columbus, OH – Legal Intern – Intellectual Property – Abercrombie & Fitch
AkronLawJobs No. 9997 Overview: A&F is seeking a motivated, smart, hardworking law student to join its in-house Intellectual Property department as a legal intern to support the management and enforcement of A&F’s global intellectual property portfolio, This position will provide support to A&F’s senior trademark paralegal and intellectual property attorneys.
Duties: Research and gather evidence to support trademark prosecution efforts; Monitor and investigate third-party uses of intellectual property; Conduct legal research; Assist in preparation of internal training materials; Maintain and organize internal charts and files; Provide litigation support; and Assist with other intellectual property matters as needed.
Qualifications: Second semester 1L or 2L; Strong research skills; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Ability to think strategically and provide critical analysis; Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; Ability to function in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and to manage competing priorities and deadlines; Ability to work independently and as a member of a team; and Trademark coursework is a plus.
How to Apply: Apply HERE and upload your resume, cover letter, writing sample and unofficial law school transcripts.
Deadline: March 25, 2019
Columbus, OH – Legal Intern – Retail Operations – Abercrombie & Fitch
AkronLawJobs No. 9996 Overview: Seeking an eager, smart, hardworking law student to join its in-house legal department as a legal intern in the retail compliance functions (including privacy, marketing, and commercial issues). The legal intern will work on matters related to customer service, product regulatory compliance (including product safety, labeling, and children’s product safety), sustainability and environmental issues and regulations, transportation, supply chain, and other Retail Operations areas.
Duties: Work closely with in-house counsel to conduct legal research on a wide range of topics; Partner with the regulatory team, in-house counsel, and outside counsel to assist with matters related to product compliance, including recalls, child safety, and labeling compliance; Work with the sustainability team on environmental and sustainability matters, including non-governmental organization (NGO) activity; Work with the transportation and supply chain teams on dangerous goods transportation, storage, and disposal; Researching and providing guidance on both domestic and international upcoming and current legislation; Assist with matters relating to product claims (example: “waterproof”, “recycled”); and Create and update legal tracking documents and projects.
Qualifications: Second Semester 1L or 2L; Strong research skills; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Ability to think strategically and provide critical analysis and risk assessment; Strong organizational skills; Ability to juggle varied and demanding workload and to manage competing priorities and deadlines; Ability to work independently and as a member of a team; and Strong word processing and excel skills are a plus.
How to Apply: Apply HERE and upload your Resume, Cover Letter, Writing Sample, and Unofficial Law School Transcripts.
Deadline: March 25, 2019
Columbus, OH – Legal Intern – Labor & Employment – Abercrombie & Fitch
AkronLawJobs No. 9995 Overview: A&F is seeking an eager, smart, hardworking second semester 1L or 2L to join its in-house legal department as a legal intern with responsibilities ranging from researching various employment and litigation matters to providing informed legal risk analysis.
Duties: Work closely with in-house counsel to conduct legal research on a wide range of topics to assist with litigation strategy; Assist in responding to internal questions on various employment matters, demand letters, lawsuits, and administrative complaints; Collect information, conduct interviews, investigate and draft written responses to demand letters and administrative agency complaints; Provide litigation support, such as document collection and review; and Assist in preparation of training materials.
Qualifications: Second semester 1L or 2L; Strong research skills; Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Ability to think strategically and provide critical analysis and risk assessment; Strong organizational skills; Ability to juggle varied and demanding workload and to manage competing priorities and deadlines; Ability to work independently and as a member of a team; and Strong word processing and excel skills are a plus.
How to Apply: Apply HERE and upload your resume, cover letter, writing sample and unofficial law school transcripts.
Deadline: March 25, 2019