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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 the week of May 25th. Interested students should contact Russel Nichols at russel.nichols@gmail.com.

AKRON LAW LEGAL CLINIC ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR PAID POSITION

The University of Akron School of Law Legal Clinic is accepting applications for one paid position for the summer and next year until May 2016. The paid position will be one of the Directors of our Inmate Assistance Program. Students eligible for a legal intern certificate may be able to participate in the Turning Point/Summit County Court of Common Pleas Felony Drug Court Program and provide courtroom advocacy and representation to Turning Point participants. All students are invited to apply, including rising 2L’s. Persons chosen for these positions will be paid $8.50 per hour up to 20 hours per week.

People interested in developing interviewing, research, and writing skills should apply. Our Clinic graduates use their skills in civil and criminal contexts as Public Defenders, County Prosecutors, Legal Aid lawyers, judicial law clerks, and civil practitioners.

A cover letter and resume must be submitted to Mrs. Davis at mdavis1@uakron.edu as soon as possible. We will be conducting interviews as applications are received and anticipate making a decision quickly, so please apply immediately if you wish us to consider your application. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Paul Zindle at pez2@uakron.edu or stop in the Legal Clinic.

Diebold Legal Internship Program for Summer – applications due by May 29th at NOON

Canton, OH – Legal Intern – Diebold

AkronLawJobs No. 6400 Overview: Diebold, consistent with its efforts to provide benefits to the larger community in which it is located, will provide local law students with the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the workings of a corporate legal department of a large, multi-national, public company. Information about Diebold may be obtained at www.diebold.com . Diebold will choose up to three current law students to participate in the six week program occurring at The Career Connection – Page 13 Diebold’s world headquarters in North Canton, Ohio. This will be a part-time internship, of up to 20 hours per week, beginning July 6, 2015 and ending August 14, 2015.This will be an unpaid internship. Qualifications: Students currently enrolled in law school who have completed their 1L or 2L year, and who are in good academic standing. Students must understand that the opportunity is unpaid and that employment is not being offered or promised. Students will be subject to all Diebold programs, policies and security requirements. Students must have the desire to learn how a corporate legal department functions and the desire to actively participate in legal exercises to gain experience and knowledge regarding the role of the corporate legal department at a large, multi-national, public company. How to apply: submit a resume and transcript (unofficial is fine) to Director O’Brien: ab139@uakron.edu. Deadline: May 29th by NOON.

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

ABA’s “Win a Dream Interview” Contest

Students:

Enter the ABA’s “Win a Dream Interview” contest, visit www.ABADreamInterview.com. Participate now and you can win an interview for a chance at a dream internship in just three easy steps:

1. Submit a one minute video.  Explain why you should intern at one of many law firms around the country. Winners receive an interview and chance to personally pitch themselves!

2. Choose up to three firms. Select the internships for which you would like to interview, and then submit resumes, transcripts and/or other required selection criteria.

3. Join the ABA.  Membership is FREE for students. You must be an ABA Law Student Member to be eligible for this contest.

The ABA’s network of internships can open a door for you, visit www.ABADreamInterview.com for a chance to win!

Visit www.ABADreamInterview.com for official rules.