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A joint project of the Akron Bar Association Diversity Committee
and The University of Akron School of Law

The Career Planning Office announces the 2015 Summer Minority Clerkship Program (the “Program”). All full-time first year (who have completed up to 29 credit hours) and part-time second-year (who have completed 23-44 credit hours) minority law students are eligible to apply to participate in the Program.

Initiated in 1990 by the Akron Bar Association, the Program has been very successful over the years. Now co-sponsored by the University of Akron School of Law, the Program is designed to provide real-world work experience for minority students in area law firms, corporations, government agencies, and courts. The ultimate goal is increased minority involvement in all aspects of the practice of law in the greater Akron community.

All full-time first year and second year minority students in good academic standing are eligible to apply to participate in the Program. For your information, the Program timetable is below.

We encourage all eligible students to apply for participation in the Program. The Program will not only give you the opportunity to gain valuable legal experience, it will also afford you the ability to make informed decisions about your future by providing an insider’s view of what it is like to practice law.

Interested students can pick up an application in the Career Planning Office.

2015 MINORITY CLERKSHIP PROGRAM TIMETABLE

Friday, March 20th – Completed Program applications due to CPPO by 5:00 PM.

Early April TBD- Program Interviews– All students must participate in an interview with the Diversity Committee and Program Employers.

End of April- Offers extended to those students accepted in to the Program and Diversity Committee to inform employers of their placement.

Interested in teaching the law to high school students while networking with the local legal community and gaining incredible experience? Consider applying for a summer position with Law and Leadership:

The Law and Leadership Institute – on-campus interviews on April 9, 2015
Open to 1Ls and 2Ls. Applications are due by March 22nd at 3:00 PM. Log on to Symplicity for details and to apply. There are two different listings, one for those interested in teaching 9th or 10th grade, and one for those interested in teaching 11th or 12th grade. Deadline: March 22, 2015

Akron, OH – Directors of Inmate Assistance Program – The University of Akron School of Law Legal Clinic
AkronLawJobs No. 6229 Overview: The University of Akron School of Law Legal Clinic will have three to four paid positions open for the summer and next year until May 2016. The paid positions are as Directors of our Inmate Assistance Programs. 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 first year students. Persons chosen for these positions will be paid $8.50 per hour up to 20 hours per week. Students must take credit courses during the summer to qualify for employment.
Qualifications: All students are invited to apply, including first year students. 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.
How to apply: A cover letter and resume must be submitted to Paul Zindle no later than Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Paul Zindle at 330-972-6370 or by e-mail, pez2@uakron.edu
Deadline: April 1, 2015