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Expungement Clinic seeking student volunteers

The Expungement Clinic helps low-income Summit County residents seal the record of their criminal convictions. A sealed record enables many people better access to jobs, housing, and volunteer opportunities. Students will learn integral skills in the legal field including filing paperwork with the court, drafting motions, interviewing real clients, and communicating with clients both through the mail and over the phone. Students who are eligible for a legal intern certificate will have ample opportunities to appear in court and present an oral argument.

A student commitment to the Expungement Clinic can be for as few or as many hours as the student pleases. The only requirement is that you devote enough time to attempt to contact your clients at least twice a week. All hours qualify as Pro Bono Limited Means.

There are now two different volunteer opportunities to accommodate night and non-traditional students. After attending a training, students can volunteer at our Saturday events without maintaining a regular presence during normal business hours.

There will be a training session June 11th at 5:30 PM for all interested students.

Akron Bar Association Membership For Students

Dean Wilson seeks research assistant for the summer – deadline to apply is May 31st

Akron, OH – Research Assistant – Akron Law Dean Wilson
Overview: Dean Wilson seeks an organized and motivated research assistant for the summer. The position will involve several projects related to Asian law. Work may be sporadic, but will entail about 10 hours per week. Work may be performed remotely.
How to apply: Interested parties should email a cover letter and a resume to mjwilson@uakron.edu
Deadline: May 31, 2015

Research Assistant for Professor Shaver

Professor Shaver seeks a research assistant to work on various projects in the field of education law. The position will entail about ten hours of work a week beginning immediately and continuing through the school year. To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to eas68@uakron.edu.

Summer law interns can get an additional $1,212 for their summer public interest job and win a free iPad Air or Surface 3!

Law students with summer internships at nonprofits or in government anywhere in the country are eligible for a $1,212 Segal Education Award through Equal Justice Works’ AmeriCorps JD program. In addition, students who apply will be automatically entered to win one of 20 iPad Air or Surface 3 tablets!

This is a great way for students to get funds to reduce the cost of law school AND win a free tablet just for working at their summer public interest jobs. The deadline is June 1, so sign up today!

Here’s how to do it in 2 easy steps:

1. Review our Five Easy Steps to Apply to AmeriCorps JD.
2. Apply through our Student Application Manager (SAM).

The basic requirements for an AmeriCorps JD member are:

• Law students must serve 300 hours before Aug. 31, 2015;
• Law students cannot receive academic credit for their work;
• The students must receive less than $4,300 in outside funding for their internship, although that can’t be paid as an hourly wage;
• The members must agree to and assist in completing state background checks, which might include fingerprinting; and,
• The host site must be a non-profit agency, state or district court, or government agency

The application should only take 30 minutes. If you have any problems or questions, you can read the Application Guide or contact us at AmeriCorpsJD@equaljusticeworks.org.