The Law and Leadership students will be participating in the Ohio CLRE high school mock trial competition. Volunteers are needed to assist the attorney coaches with practices. Practices will be held on Thursday nights from 5-7 p.m. at the law school beginning October 3, 2013. There may be an additional weekly practice as well. Volunteers need not commit to all the practices to assist the team. If you would like more information, or are interested in helping, please contact Professor Joann Sahl, jsahl1@uakron.edu.
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NEW Resume Collection for 2014 Summer Associate Position!
The firm of Black McCuskey Souers & Arbaugh in Canton, OH seeks candidates for its 2014 summer associate program.
Criteria: 2L students, top third of class, moot court/mock trial preferred.
To apply: please email Alisa Benedict O’Brian (ab139@uakron.edu) a resume, cover letter (including reasons why you are interested in this particular firm), writing sample and transcript.
Deadline: Monday, September 30th at NOON.
This week’s CPPO events – please join us!
Tuesday, September 24th at 12:20 p.m. (please note the 5:15 program has been postponed until further notice) –A Day in the Life of a Solo Practitioner – come and speak with local solo practitioners about career paths, their work, and what it takes to succeed as a solo practitioner – Room 133 – lunch will be served! Spots still available – RSVP to lawcareerplanning@uakron.edu. Thank you.
Wednesday, September 25th at 12:20 p.m. – Army JAG Corps Information Session – come and learn about internship and post-graduate opportunities with the U.A. Army JAG Coprs. – Room 133. All are welcome!
Smucker’s Internship Recruitment Open House – Wednesday, October 9th
You have been exclusively invited to network with Smucker business leaders on Wednesday, October 9th at InfoCision Stadium – 6th floor – any time from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM.
Smucker’s is interested in meeting students to join Smucker’s as a summer associate. 2L/3E students in the top 15% of the class preferred.
Please bring copies of your resume, writing sample and transcript.
Heavy appetizers and refreshments will be provided.
Please RSVP using the link below:
Landskroner Foundation for Children 15th Annual Law Student Closing Argument Competition – Thursday, October 24th
It’s that time of year again, and we are excited to announce the 15th Annual Law Student Closing Argument competition!
Open to 2nd and 3rd year law students from Ohio law schools who will give
a 15 minute closing argument in a civil case for the plaintiff, a
catastrophically injured child. Argument will be on damages only.
Fact pattern, exhibits, and demonstrative evidence will be furnished.
National and local team of judges, including experienced trial lawyers with
over 20 years of experience, media personalities, judicial officials, and
child advocates.
The top three students will receive cash scholarship awards of $750 for
1st place, $500 for second place and $200 for third place. All
participants are invited to attend a reception to follow at the law offices of
Landskroner · Grieco · Merriman, LLC located in Cleveland’s warehouse
district.
Although all participants are invited to attend the entire evening of
competition, it is only necessary to be present 30 minutes in advance of
the pre-assigned time for argument.
To Apply Please Contact:
Landskroner · Grieco · Merriman, LLC @ (216) 522-9000
Ask for Anathea or email anathea@lgmlegal.com
Deadline for applications is October 14, 2013
Competition limited to 12 contestants ~ apply today!
Sponsored By: The Landskroner Foundation for Children
and the Landskroner • Grieco • Merriman Law Firm