Invterivew: August 4, 2021 Location: Virtual | McCleery Law Firm, LLC | Classes: 3L Submit: Resume, Cover Letter, Law School Transcript, Writing Sample, and References Prefer: Top 50%, Law Review, Moot Court, or Trial Team Firm is hiring for law clerks AND associates. | July 23, 2021 |
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Akron-Canton Barristers Externship applications due Friday!
The Akron-Canton Barristers, in partnership with the University of Akron School of Law, is excited to announce the Akron-Canton Barristers Judicial Externship Program (“Program”). The Program is a diversity initiative that provides qualified minority students attending the University of Akron School of Law the opportunity to work as legal externs (for course credit) with select judges and magistrate judges in the Northern District of Ohio (placements for fall include Akron, Cleveland, and Youngstown). To be eligible, you must have completed 29 credit hours, be in good academic standing, and be a minority law student.
To apply, students must complete an application form and return the application form, along with a resume, to Assistant Dean Alisa Benedict O’Brien: ab139@uakron.edu no later than Friday, July 16, 2021. Applications will be reviewed by the Akron-Canton Barristers Externship Program Committee and students will be notified about interviews and placements by early August. If selected, students will need to register for the Externship course for fall. Please contact Dean O’Brien for an application or with any questions.
Upcoming OCI/Resume Collection Deadlines
On-Campus/Virtual Interviews
Interview Date | Employer | Hiring Criteria | Deadline For Applying |
August 3, 2021 Location: School of Law | Jones Day | Classes: 2L Submit: Resume, Cover Letter, Law School Transcript, and Writing Sample Prefer: Top 5% Prefer: Trial Team or Moot Court | July 13, 2021 |
Resume Collections
Employer | Submission Requirements | Hiring Criteria | Application Materials |
Taft Stettinius & Hollister, LLP Contact: Jori Cox, Director of Operations & Recruiting | Submit on Symplicity Deadline: July 14, 2021 Summer Associate | 2L Require: Top 50%, 3.5 GPA | Resume, Cover Letter, and Law School Transcript |
Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP Contact: Kate Davis, Professional Recruiting Coordinator | Submit on Symplicity Deadline: July 15, 2021 Summer Associate | 2L Require: Top 10-15% Prefer: Law Review, Moot Court, Trial Team | Resume, Cover Letter, and Law School Transcript |
Phillips Lytle Contact: Laura Suttell, Recruiting Professional & Development Coordinator | Submit on Symplicity Deadline: July 15, 2021 Summer Associates and Entry Level Attorneys | 2L, 3L | Resume, Cover Letter, Law School Transcript, and Writing Sample |
Squire Patton Boggs | Directly Apply for each position. Visit: https://www.squirepattonboggs.com/en Deadlines are rolling; apply early! **Direct Apply*** | 2L Prefer: Top 25% or 3.5 GPA | Squire Patton Boggs Summer Associate positions are now posted on our website. We would like students to know that we have 2022 Summer Associate positions available in the following offices: Atlanta, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Denver, New York, Phoenix and Washington DC. |
Akron-Canton Barristers Judicial Externship Program – Fall application now open!
The Akron-Canton Barristers, in partnership with the University of Akron School of Law, is excited to announce the Akron-Canton Barristers Judicial Externship Program (“Program”). The Program is a diversity initiative that provides qualified minority students attending the University of Akron School of Law the opportunity to work as legal externs (for course credit) with select judges and magistrate judges in the Northern District of Ohio (placements for fall include Akron, Cleveland, and Youngstown). To be eligible, you must have completed 29 credit hours, be in good academic standing, and be a minority law student.
To apply, students must complete an application form and return the application form, along with a resume, to Assistant Dean Alisa Benedict O’Brien: ab139@uakron.edu no later than Friday, July 16, 2021. Applications will be reviewed by the Akron-Canton Barristers Externship Program Committee and students will be notified about interviews and placements by early August. If selected, students will need to register for the Externship course for fall. Please contact Dean O’Brien for an application or with any questions.
Still seeking paid summer clerkships? See below.
Akron, OH – Law Clerk – Scanlon & Elliot
AkronLawJobsNo. 11654: Seeking a law clerk to begin immediately and gain hands-on training in a variety of practice areas, including trial work!
Qualifications: 2L, 3L or Recent Grad
How to Apply: E-mail your resume, cover letter, and writing sample to Susan Hamlin-Scanlon at SHamlin@scanlon.law. Please include your availability to work (days/times). The email subject must say LAW CLERK.
Deadline: ASAP
Akron, OH – Law Clerk – City of Akron Law Department
Law Clerk – City of Akron Prosecutor’s Office:
Prepares legal arguments including established precedents in cases involving the City of Akron. Does legal research and prepares legal briefs. Locates and interviews witnesses. Files required legal documents with the governmental agency involved in the court action. Obtains necessary documents from involved agency as required for proper, adequate court action. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: Currently enrolled in an accredited law school and must possess a Legal Intern Certificate or be eligible to obtain it (59 or more law school credits; rising 3Ls )
Knowledge of interrelationships of government agencies.
Ability to present concise logical arguments orally and in writing.
Law Clerks are requested to work 28 hours per week and specified working hours for the Prosecutor’s Office are below:
Monday 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm
Tuesday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Wednesday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Thursday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
This schedule can be flexible! Candidates must meet the qualifications and requirements listed in the announcement at the time of examination and at the time of appointment.
Please apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/akron/jobs/3005029/law-clerk?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Deadline: ASAP; applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
Medina, OH – Erb Legal, LLC – Law Clerk:
Fulltime summer law clerk needed. Prefer full time in fall but can work around your schedule. Involved in all aspects of litigation. Writing. Working cases. Perfect for someone that wants hands on experience. Open to rising 2L or 3L.
Email your resume to: Tom@erblegal.com
Deadline: June 30, 2021