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.
Month: February 2019
The Scott Eller Fund for Law Student Professional Development
The Scott Eller Fund for Law Student Professional Development supports Akron Law students in their efforts to find jobs and broaden their career options. The fund provides qualifying students with up to $250 toward activities such as CLEs, professional conferences, or travel to out-of-town job fairs to advance their career opportunities. Please read the guidelines carefully and submit an application to be considered.
NEW OCI Cleveland, OH – Summer 2019 Intern – Fay Sharpe LLP
Interview: February 27, 2019
Hiring Criteria: 1L, 2L. Must have a technical background (engineering or hard sciences).
Send your Resume, Cover Letter, and your Unofficial Undergraduate and Law School Transcripts to lawcareerplanning@uakron.edu. Address your cover letter to Sandra Koenig. Subject Line: Fay Sharpe
Deadline: Monday, February 18, 2019
Columbus, OH – Summer 2019 Clerkship – Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter (Deadline Thursday)
Hiring Criteria: 1L, Require: Top 25% Class Rank and 3.3 GPA. Apply through Symplicity. Upload your Cover Letter, Transcript, writing sample and undergraduate transcripts showing graduation. Address your cover letter to Jenna Eldridge, Director of Human Resources, Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter, 65 E. State Street, Suite 1800, Columbus, OH 43215
Deadline: February 14, 2019
State Clerkship in PA – open to May grads! Application details below.
Chambersburg, PA – Judicial Law Clerk for Judge Jeremiah Zook – 39th Judicial District of PA
AkronLawJobs No. 9939 Overview: Judge Jeremiah D. Zook of the Court of Common Pleas of the 39th Judicial District of Pennsylvania is accepting applications for the position of a judicial law clerk. This is a minimum one (1) year appointment, beginning in August 2019. The Court sits primarily in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, with obligations to Fulton County, Pennsylvania, as a combined judicial district.
The overall objective of the job: To assist the Courts of Franklin County by conducting legal research and drafting opinions, memorandums and correspondence; and to assist with other professional legal duties.
Duties: Researches, interprets and applies laws, court decisions and other legal authorities in preparation of written judicial opinions and legal memoranda. Reviews and screens court documents presented to the judge, and assists in solving problems regarding cases and issues before the court. Assists Judges with legal correspondence. Interprets new legal rulings and procedures. Interacts with other internal departments and attorneys frequently in carrying out work duties. Attends pre-trial conferences as required. Takes notes during hearings before the courts. Attends seminars, training, and meetings as required. Assists in answering the phone or other clerical department duties as required. Performs other job-related duties as required.
Qualifications: JD or a 3L in anticipation of a Spring 2019 graduation. If a 3L you should plan on sitting for the summer 2019 state bar exam.
Salary: Starting salary of $46,543. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, plus paid time off. Work 37.5 hours per week. Law Clerks may be subject to irregular hours of work as required by the Court, i.e., proceedings beyond normal working hours, imminent decision deadlines, etc.
How to Apply: Send your resume, a writing sample, list of references with contact information, and law school transcripts to: Ms. Tammy Duncan – Judicial Assistant; Chambers of the Honorable Jeremiah D. Zook; Franklin County Court of Common Pleas; 157 Lincoln Way East; Chambersburg, PA 17201.
PREFER electronic submission to tduncan@franklincountypa.gov
Deadline: March 8, 2019