Author: ab139

Great opportunity with Step 2 Company (Streetsboro, OH) for 2Ls!

Streetsboro, OH – Legal Intern – Step 2 Company
AkronLawJobs No. 6728 Overview: America’s largest manufacturer or preschool and toddler toys and the world’s largest rotational molder of plastics. Offices are headquartered in Streetsboro, Ohio – 30 minutes north of Akron and 30 minutes south of Cleveland.
Duties will include assisting the General Counsel with various tasks related to the legal concerns of the Company. Primary focus will be on contract administration, but will also involve exposure to a wide variety of areas of law. This is a part-time, paid position starting ASAP and last through the end of the year.
Qualifications: Looking for a 2L with prior corporate office experience and strong analytical skills. Should have a solid attention to detail and should be familiar with Microsoft Office applications; a proficiency in MS Access is a plus. GPA of 3.5 and above is preferred.
How to Apply: All qualified and interested candidates should submit their resume to Heather Bedillion at resumes@step2.net
Deadline: October 11, 2015

Presidential Management Program Webinar

Wednesday, September 16, 2015
2:00pm – 3:30pm (ET)

The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program invites all prospective applicants and those interested in learning more about the PMF Program to participate in the 2016 PMF Applicant Webinar.

This webinar will provide an overview of the PMF Program, a panel discussion with current Fellows on their experiences, the 2016 application and assessment process, and, if time permits, a Q&A.

You will not need to register for this event. Please log into the webinar, using the Guest Login, by clicking on this link https://opm.adobeconnect.com/nateseminar at the time of the webinar.

You are encouraged to test your connectivity prior to the webinar at http://www.adobe.com/go/meeting_test. Adobe Connect is also supported on mobile devices. For more information, please visit http://www.adobe.com/products/adobeconnect/mobile-meetings.html.

Prior to your participation, please review the entire Become a PMF section of the PMF website. This section includes information about eligibility, the application and assessment process, specifics for the 2016 PMF application, an Assessment Preparation Guide, and FAQS.

For additional questions about becoming a PMF, feel free to contact Director O’Brien – ab139@uakron.edu, or stop by the office!

Fall Public Interest Stipend applications due 9/14 by Noon!

Akron Law Public Interest Law Program – Fall 2015 – Applications for the Fall 2015 Public Interest Law (PIL) Program will be accepted beginning Monday, August 31, 2015. Students interested in applying for a Fall 2015 Public Interest Law award should begin thinking about and securing a public interest placement for their fall 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
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
Summit County Prosecutor
CASA Guardian Ad Litem/Summit County Juvenile Court
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 do this work, but have no idea how to line up a placement, please feel free to call upon Career Planning Director, Alisa Benedict O’Brien or Professor Joann Sahl. The deadline to submit your application for fall 2015 funding is Monday, September 14 at 12:00 Noon. It is required that you will secure a placement in advance of submitting your application.

The application form is to be filled out by the student/applicant. The organization that will employ you as a volunteer law clerk and will provide supervision will need to confirm that in a letter on their letterhead/stationary. They will need to include your start date, end date, number of hours per week on average, supervisor’s name, and a sentence describing your anticipated duties. This letter also needs to be submitted by the application deadline of Monday, September 14, 2015 at 12:00 Noon.

Application guidelines can be obtained here: http://www.uakron.edu/law/career/students/public-interest-law-program—stipend-application.dot

Wayne County Public Defender seeks Legal Intern

Wayne County Public Defender’s Office is seeking a 2L or 3L who has their legal intern certificate to begin immediately. The selected individual will handle cases and court appearances under the supervision of an attorney. This internship is not paid but is wonderful experience and qualifies for the Public Interest Stipend.

For more information, please email Director O’Brien: ab139@uakron.edu.