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TWO DIFFERENT POSITIONS:

SUMMER INTERNSHIPS -2Ls. PAID INTERNSHIPS. Summer internships run for 60 calendar days. Interns can be assigned to any JAG office worldwide. Interns are expected to pay their own travel and lodging costs, but will be assigned a sponsor at their duty station to help them find housing and settle in to the area. Summer interns assist Judge Advocates in a variety of practice areas, including legal assistance (family law, consumer law, estate planning, tax law, military administrative law), administrative law, and helping to prepare criminal and civil cases by conducting legal research, writing briefs and opinions.

Post-Graduate Attorneys: 3Ls and graduates are eligible to apply. Active duty Judge Advocates assume immediate challenges and responsibility upon their first assignment, and can practice in a variety of areas, including criminal law, administrative law, legal assistance (family law, consumer law, estate planning, tax law, military administrative law), claims, and operational law (for example, the Laws of War / Rules of Engagement). New Judge Advocates will be assigned with experienced military and civilian attorneys for mentorship and guidance. Judge Advocates come from virtually every state, and the JAG Corps fosters an environment that encourages professional growth and development coupled with an enhanced quality of life. Judge Advocates accrue 30 days of vacation (leave) per year. Active duty applicants must be U.S. citizens and must be under the age of 42 at the time of entering active duty.

The application process consists of two parts. First, you must complete an interview with a Field Screening Officer (FSO). An FSO will be conducting these OCI interviews at Akron Law on Friday, September 23. You are also required to submit an online application. Both parts must be completed prior to the November 1, 2016 deadline.

For more details and to apply, please visit Symplicity or contact the CPPO.

Cleveland, OH – Summer Associate (2017) – Thompson Hine LLP
AkronLawJobs No. 7592 Overview: Seeking a 2L for a summer associate
Qualifications: Thompson Hine LLP seeks 2Ls for its 10-week summer associate program in the Cleveland office during the summer of 2017. Summer associates will gain exposure to a variety of practice areas, such as Corporate Transactions & Securities, Commercial & Public Finance and Real Estate. Outstanding academic credentials, excellent writing and research skills, a strong work ethic, and the drive to foster strong client relationships are required. Participation in extracurricular activities, such as Law Review, journals, and/or moot court/mock trial is strongly preferred. A tie to or strong interest in Ohio is also preferred.
How to apply: Send your Resume, Cover letter, Writing Sample and Transcript to Julia J. Zerman at julia.zerman@thompsonhine.com
Deadline: October 1, 2016

Cincinnati, OH – Summer Associate (2017)– Business Litigation – Thompson Hine LLP
AkronLawJobs No. 7591 Overview: Seeking a 2L for a summer clerkship in the Business Litigation practice group.
Qualifications: The Business Litigation group of Thompson Hine seeks a 2L for a ten-week summer clerkship in its Cincinnati office. Outstanding academic credentials, excellent writing and research skills, and a strong interest in a career as a trial lawyer are required. Participation in Law Review and moot court team competition are preferred, as is coursework and/or clinical offerings in trial practice. Required materials include a letter of interest, resume, and transcript. 2L; Excellent academic credentials (preferably with coursework in areas such as federal income tax, executive compensation, retirement planning, and executive compensation benefits); Outstanding drafting and research skills; The ability to take on material responsibility and interact with clients at an early stage; A strong work ethic; and the desire to pursue a career in Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation law are required.
How to apply: Send your Resume, Cover letter, Writing Sample and Transcript to Julia J. Zerman at julia.zerman@thompsonhine.com
Deadline: October 1, 2016

Please note that the deadline to apply for an on-campus interview (OCI) with Cincinnati Insurance (Akron Office – Staff Attorneys) is Friday, September 2nd at 5PM. This is a great opportunity for in-house and litigation experience, plus often continues after the summer! Must be a 2L and Top 50% of the Class preferred. Please see Symplicity to apply and for more details.