The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland – OCI August 12, 2015
AkronLawJobs No. 6548 Overview: The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland provides free, high quality legal assistance to low income clients in civil matters and serves the communities of Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Lake, Lorain and Geauga counties. Students will be exposed to a variety of cases and projects. The extern may assist attorneys at all stages of representation including interviewing applicants and clients, engaging in legal research, drafting memoranda, motions, pleadings, affidavits and other correspondence, assisting in trial preparation, attending court and administrative hearings, and participating in community legal education and outreach events. Our Fall program starts the week of August 31, 2015, along with a mandatory orientation.
Qualifications: Legal Aid externs should be currently enrolled in law school. Special consideration is given to students with a demonstrated commitment to serving disadvantaged people and communities. If your resume does not reflect a commitment to public service due to personal financial constraints, please provide an explanation in your cover letter. Law students who speak Spanish are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to apply: Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume and writing sample to the placement office at a law school. Application materials can be submitted by email to: lawcareerplanning@uakron.edu
Deadline: July 30, 2015