Women’s Workshop event at Harrity & Harrity for female law students interested in IP!

The Women’s Committee at Harrity & Harrity, LLP invites our female law school students to join the firm this May for the first Women’s Workshop.  The workshop will take place from May 21-23 at the office in Fairfax, VA, and includes talks from a number of female leaders in the patent field.   More information can also be found on the website: https://harrityllp.com/diversity/womens-workshop.

May Grads: are you close to 300 hours of pro bono?

All May grads who are nearing 300 hours of pro bono to earn cords at commencement must report those hours to Career Services no later than April 13th. Please email Dean O’Brien with your hours no later than April 13th so that we may plan accordingly to recognize you at commencement. If you need a report of your hours to date, please email Dean O’Brien: ab139@uakron.edu. Thank you!

Tuesday, April 3, 2018 – Loyola Patent Law Interview Program Info Session – 12:15pm to 1:15pm, Rm. 202

Tuesday, April 3, 2018 – Loyola Patent Law Interview Program Info Session – 12:15pm to 1:15pm, Rm. 202

Lunch will be provided! Prof. Holte and Dean O’Brien will review next steps for preparation for the PLIP, including application materials, bidding, interviews, etc. Students should also be prepared to ask questions to get the most benefit from the PLIP.

New law clerk position!

Akron, OH – Summer 2018 Law Clerk – Perantinides & Nolan

AkronLawJobs No. 9231

Qualifications:  2L who is rising to 3L for the Fall 2018 semester. 3L who is part-time rising to 4L. Must have strong writing, communication skills and academic performance.  There is a potential for continuation into the Fall and Spring semesters.

How to Apply:  E-mail your resume, cover letter, unofficial law school transcript and writing sample to Dean O’Brien at ab139@uakron.edu. Subject Line must read:  Summer 2018 Law Clerk – Perantinides & Nolan.

Deadline:  April 26, 2018

Ohio Women’s Bar Foundation Law Student Scholarship

The Ohio Women’s Bar Foundation is accepting applications for its Law Student Scholarship, which is presented this year by Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP. The scholarship is awarded annually to a female law student in Ohio whom has demonstrated commitment to promoting the missions of the OWBF and OWBA, and whom aspires to promote diversity and inclusion efforts in their future legal practice or brings a unique perspective to the law as a result of their diverse background or experience. The 2018 Law Student Scholarship will be given to one law student in the amount of $2,500.

The deadline to submit an online application is April 13, 2018, and the recipient will be recognized at the Annual Meeting Luncheon on April 27, 2018, at the Nationwide Hotel and Conference Center. To apply visit – http://owba.org/lawstudentapplication