Cleveland, OH – Externship – Ohio Attorney General
In the Cleveland Regional Office, we represent 17 sections of the Ohio Attorney General’s Office; have 45 attorneys and an office total of approximately 80-85 persons. We operate our Regional Intern/Extern Program by a representative committee and give the students a comprehensive experience. We have two mentors (male and female), a writing coach, external events coordinators and generational diversity. Students may have the opportunity to work with different attorneys in various sections. We are litigation-intensive and the students will write motions, memos and briefs, attend depositions and court hearings and learn to network and enhance their collegial and professional skills in an open, gracious and warm environment in Cleveland. We also partner with county and federal court systems for “Court Week” where our interns shadow judges and learn the reasoning and rationale behind court decisions. These are just a few of the planned activities for our Externs.
The work and skills, professionalism and progress of our Law Clerks are monitored closely by our committee. We are firm when we have to be—our mentors correct when needed. Overall, we have a helpful office to those learning the ropes—many attorneys don’t hesitate to reach out, cultivate, support and teach—and we take our roles seriously.
How to apply: Interested students should submit their resume to Alisa Benedict O’Brien: ab139@uakron.edu for consideration. Put “Ohio Attorney General– Summer Externship Application” in the subject line.
This is an unpaid position but you may earn externship credit (please contact Asst. Dean O’Brien), or you may apply for funding through the Public Interest Stipend. Application and Guidelines can be found here: http://www.uakron.edu/law/curriculum/extern-register.dot. The deadline is April 10th to apply for the stipend.
