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Akron Law Library seeks Research Assistant

Akron, OH – Law Library Research Assistant – The University of Akron School of Law – Law Library

AkronLawJobs No. 6256 Overview: Provide short-term research assistance for faculty.  Projects will include conducting legislative research and literature research; cite checking, document delivery and photocopying.  Working as a research assistant will give the student the opportunity to develop and polish legal research skills while providing valuable services to the faculty.  In addition, the student will work on projects assigned by the Faculty Research Librarian.  Paid position: $10.00/ hour, start: Spring 2015 – Summer 2015

Qualifications: Must be a second year law student that is interested in researching all facets of law. Applicants should have a willingness and ability to work in a Law Library environment and with the faculty community.

How to apply:  Applicants can obtain an application from the Law Library Circulation Desk.  With the completed application, please provide names of three references. Return application materials to:  The Law Library Circulation Desk to the attention:  Annette Souare or email Souare@uakron.edu or Phone 330-972-5992.

Deadline: ASAP

Deadline extended for Fay Sharpe – applications due Friday, March 20th at NOON to CPPO

Fay Sharpe LLP in Cleveland, OH is currently collecting resumes for the firm’s summer program.

Open to 1Ls and 2Ls with a science or engineering, chemistry or physics backgrounds.

To apply: submit resume and cover letter to lawcareerplanning@uakron.edu no later than Friday, March 20, 2015 at Noon.

Questions? Contact Director O’Brien: ab139@uakron.edu.

Pro Bono of Limited Means Opportunity

Volunteer opportunity to do legal research and writing on a brief for the Ohio Supreme Court with an attorney at Community Legal Aid-Akron Office. Issues in the case are related to a civil stalking protection order and gun restrictions. Briefing deadline is March 27, 2017 so an immediate start would be preferred. Anticipated number of hours needed is 20-30. If you are interested, please contact Susan Fitch at Community Legal Aid, 50 South Main Street, Suite 800, Akron, Ohio 44308; 330-983-2509. sfitch@communitylegalaid.org for more information.

OSBA announces 2015 law student Public Service Internship Initiative

​The Ohio State Bar Association Litigation Section 2015 Public Service Internship Initiative supports law students who are committed to public service. Under the initiative, the Litigation Section will award $1,600 to one student at an Ohio law school and $1,600 to an Ohio resident attending any law school in the United States of America to help underwrite the cost of their summer public sector or public interest internships. While it is not necessary to secure an internship prior to applying, disbursement is contingent on obtaining a placement with a public sector or public interest employer.

Applicant eligibility
1. The applicant must be: (1) a law student attending an Ohio law school or (2) a law student who is an Ohio resident attending law school anywhere in the United States of America.
2. The applicant must wish to practice in Ohio after law school.

Evaluation criteria
Applications will be evaluated based on the applicant’s demonstrated commitment to public service and the quality of the essay submission.

Application process
To apply, please submit the following materials to Melissa Quick, Ohio State Bar Association, P.O. Box 16562, 1700 Lake Shore Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43216 postmarked no later than April 10, 2015:
1. Cover letter;
2. Resume (without grade information);
3. Essay in response to the following question: “Describe your commitment to public service. How have your past interests and work experiences contributed to your proposed summer internship responsibilities?” While it is not necessary to secure an internship prior to applying, applicants should include information pertaining to their internship prospects. The essay should be no longer than two double-spaced pages. The essay must also be in Times New Roman font and have one-inch margins.

Selection notification
Award recipients will be announced on June 5, 2015.

Last Day to Express Interest in Attending Cook County Minority Law Student Job Fair!

Cook County Annual Minority Law Student Job Fair

When: Friday, August 14, 2015
Where: Embassy Suites Chicago- Downtown/ Lakefront
The Cook County Bar Association (“CCBA”) is pleased to invite your school’s minority law students to participate in the 32nd Annual Minority Law Student Job Fair (the “Job Fair”). In an effort to keep the student-to-employer ratio as low as possible, we are only inviting J.D. students in the classes of 2016 and 2017 (rising 3L and 2L students). The Job Fair typically attracts more than 500 students from the eligible law schools. Each year law firms, corporations, and governmental agencies register for the Job Fair. These employers are located primarily in Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Washington D.C. In addition, we have several employers registered from Colorado, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas. For more information, please visit our website at www.ccbaminorityjobfair.org
If you are interested in attending, please notify Miranda Hall (mah60@uakron.edu) in the CPPO by Friday, March 13, 2015 at NOON.The CPPO requires a certain level of student interest before registering our school! Thank you!