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Spring Public Interest Fellowship application opens 1/11/16

Public Interest Law Program – Spring 2016: Each semester (spring, summer and fall), the Law School awards a stipend to a number of students who have secured a public interest internship. Applications for funding for the Spring 2016 Public Interest Law (PIL) Program will be accepted beginning Monday, January 11, 2016.

Students interested in applying for a Spring 2016 Public Interest Law award should begin thinking now about securing a placement for their spring PIL work experience. The Public Interest Law Program supports and encourages those students who would like to gain experience in public interest areas. Recent local placements have included:

Cleveland Homeless Legal Assistance Program
Community Legal Aid Services of Akron
City of Canton, Public Safety and Service Departments
Council of International Programs USA Mahoning County Prosecutor
National Labor Relations Board Ninth District Court of Appeals Ohio
Civil Rights Commission U.S. Attorney’s Office
Stark County Public Defender’s Office
Stow Law Department
Summit County Prosecutor
University of Akron Legal Clinic/Appellate Review Office
U.S. Attorney’s Office
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

If you think you would like to obtain a public interest internship, but have no idea how to line up a placement, please feel free to call upon Career Planning Director, Alisa Benedict O’Brien.

The deadline to submit your application for SPRING 2016 PIL funding is Friday, January 25 at 12:00 Noon. You must secure a public interest placement before submitting your application. Visit for http://www.uakron.edu/law/curriculum/extern-register.dot application materials and more information.

Community Service and Networking Opportunity – Law, Love & Chocolate – 2/4/16

Earn community service hours and meet members of the Stark County Bar Association! 8 law student volunteers are needed to assist with Law, Love & Chocolate, an event co-sponsored by the Akron Law Alumni Association and the Stark County Bar Association. Volunteers will provide tours of the Historic Onesto Lofts to event attendees, check coats, assist with carriage rides, and help with the photo booth. We will provide the volunteers with assignments and instructions on the evening of the event before guests arrive.

The event will be held on Thursday, February 4th from 5:00 p.m to 8:00 p.m. at The Historic Onesto Lofts in downtown Canton. Volunteers will need to arrive by 4:00 p.m. If you are interested in volunteering, please e-mail Michele Novachek at manovac@uakron.edu – the subject of your email should be “Law, Love & Chocolate Volunteer.”

It may feel like Winter, but Spring On-Campus Interviews are underway! Don’t miss out!

The following employers will be on campus to interview selected students. Please note all deadlines!

Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office – seeking 1Ls, 2Ls and part-time 3Ls for summer (not currently hiring for post-graduate positions) – deadline to apply is January 9th. Applications accepted on Symplicity.

Summit County Prosecutor’s Office – seeking 1Ls and 2Ls for summer and 3Ls/4Ls for permanent positions- deadline to apply is January 12th. Applications accepted on Symplicity.

The Sherwin Williams Company – seeking 1Ls and 2Ls for summer – deadline to apply is January 15th. Must apply by sending resume (including GPA and Rank) and transcript (unofficial is fine) via email to lawcareerplanning@uakron.edu.

Unless otherwise noted, all applications are due by 5:00 PM on the due date.

If you have any questions, please contact Director O’Brien: ab139@uakron.edu.

LSAC DIVERSITY INITIATIVES 2016 SUMMER INTERN

Applications are being accepted for a summer internship with the Diversity Initiatives staff at the Law School Admission Council (LSAC). The summer intern works under the supervision of the Diversity Initiatives staff. The intern will assist with LSAC Diversity Initiatives, including but not limited to the DiscoverLaw.org website, DiscoverLaw.org Prelaw Undergraduate Scholar Programs, and LSAC Law School Forums. The intern will be expected to prepare memos and written assignments, answer inquiries from prospective students, and assist with other projects as assigned. Some travel will be required. The duration of the position is 10 to 12 weeks.
Qualifications: The summer internship is restricted to currently enrolled law students in good academic standing. Preference will be given to candidates with advanced communication skills and strong knowledge and understanding of various social media websites. We are seeking applicants who share LSAC’s commitment to promoting diversity in the legal profession.
Compensation: The intern will be expected to work a 37.5-hour week and the compensation will be $22 per hour. The intern will work at the LSAC headquarters in Newtown, PA, and housing assistance will be provided, if needed.
How to Apply: Applicants are required to submit a letter of interest; a résumé; and the names, addresses, and contact information for two references. The letter of interest must explain why diversity, especially racial and ethnic diversity, is important to the legal profession, and must not exceed two pages in length. Applications must be submitted by email only to:
The Office for Diversity Initiatives Subject: 2016 LSAC Diversity Initiatives Intern DiversityOffice@LSAC.org
NOTE: We will not consider applications submitted other than by email or that lack the required documentation.
Application Deadline: Friday, February 12, 2016

Law Firm in East Akron Seeks Law Clerk – 2Ls, 3Ls

Akron, OH – Law Clerk – Young & Yeargin, LLC
Overview: Law firm in East Akron seeks law clerk to perform support work on litigation, estate planning, and probate, trust administration and Medicaid and consumer law cases. Requires excellent research and writing skills. Candidate should be able to demonstrate superb attention to detail. Looking for law clerk to begin work ASAP – 2Ls or 3Ls.
How to apply: Send resume, cover letter, and writing sample to: Ms. Amanda Golson: ashrake@youngyeargin.com.
Deadline: ASAP