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2Ls: upcoming law clerk deadlines!

Medina, OH – Legal Intern — Panther Premium Logistics, Inc.

AkronLawJobs No. 7789 Overview: Provide legal support to attorneys and legal support personnel in performing legal services for all corporate parents and subsidiaries. Willing to perform all tasks assigned by legal and legal support personnel.

Duties: Provide support to the contract management system; Perform legal research for attorneys; Review basic contracts under attorney supervision; Maintain a positive attitude in a highly intense environment; Work in a team setting to accomplish department goals and assigned tasks; and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 2L. Superior academic performance, substantial leadership and extracurricular achievement; In-depth legal research capability; Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; Team player with a positive attitude; Strong individual initiative; Effective communication skills both written and verbal; Problem solving and analytical skills; Professional phone etiquette; Computer knowledge; Strong prioritization skills and a high level of organization; and Strong active listening skills.

How to apply:  Apply HERE. Send your resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcripts.

Deadline:  December 9, 2016

Solon, OH – Legal Internship Summer 2017 – Nestle

AkronLawJobs No. 7780 Overview: The Legal Internship Program is a paid, full time, 10 week summer program. This comprehensive program provides selected high-caliber law students the opportunity to intern with the in-house legal team at the Cleveland Campus located in Solon, Ohio.

Description: Will receive hands-on experience working with the Nestle Legal team in areas such as intellectual property, litigation, commercial contracts, employment, environmental, advertising, and general legal matters. In-house lawyers will provide mentoring to participants with developmental feedback to gain a better understanding of the unique role of an in-house law department at the world’s largest food company. As a legal intern at Nestle USA, you will gain exposure to senior legal leadership and develop your network.

Examples of Potential Projects: Reviewing and drafting commercial contracts; Assisting with the development of policies, training materials, checklists and guidelines in a variety of practice areas including employment and environmental law; Preparing cease and desist letters for commercial and intellectual property disputes; Investigating and managing potential trademark infringement matters; Licensing; and Digital and Social Media matters.

Qualifications:  1L or 2L. 3 or more months or prior law firm experience or prior law firm internship is preferred. 3.0 or above cumulative GPA.  Must be willing to work for ten consecutive weeks in the summer of 2017 in Solon, OH; Must have strong communication, analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills; Must be a self-starter who is results-oriented and exhibits responsibility, creativity, and intellectual curiosity; and Must be involved in extracurricular activities, demonstrating initiative and leadership.

How to apply:  Apply HERE.   Send your resume and cover letter. In your letter state your favorite Nestle product and why you want to work for Nestle USA.

Deadline: December 9, 2016

CLE Metro Bar Minority Clerkship!

Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association Minority Clerkship Program

The Minority Clerkship Program (MCP) was created to assist in the diversification of Cleveland’s legal market. It provides an opportunity for historically underrepresented racially and ethnically diverse eligible first year law students and committed legal employers (law firms, legal departments and government agencies) to collaborate in arranging summer employment prospects. Historically the MCP has involved over 40 of Cleveland’s law firms, legal departments and government agencies and has assisted over 300 law students in obtaining valuable clerkship positions.

The purpose of the program is to ensure that employers and underrepresented minority law students obtain exposure to one another. In this way, we believe this will foster a culture of diversity and inclusion.

How to apply:

  1. Submit an application. Packets are available after November 1, each year. Applications are due by January 20, 2017. Application packets are available online or in the Career Services office.
    1. The application packets include questions about your background, history, capabilities, skills, and other qualities. It also includes two essay opportunities for students to discuss their own unique circumstances (a personal statement) and where they plan to take their legal career (a career goals statement).
    2. Also enclosed must be two letters of reference and the student’s resume.
    3. Grades are not considered because of the timing of the program.
    4. Applications are then vetted for eligibility (all 1L law students with an interest in working in Cleveland are eligible to apply). Once eligibility is established then interviews will be scheduled. Interviews are normally in February at the CMBA offices in Cleveland.
    5. The categories of evaluation include appearance, poise, presentation, content, and hireability.
    6. On the day of the interview, there is a closed universe writing exam administered by the MCP. The exam is similar to a standard law school exam and is created and evaluated by law school professors.
  2. Once all three components have been completed, the Minority Clerkship Committee compiles the applicant’s scores for the interview, application, and writing assignment components and ranks the applicants accordingly.
  3. Applicants are informed of their acceptance and their match by mid-March and have one week to accept or decline their offers. Typically clerkships begin in May and continue into August. Students selected must be academically eligible to begin the summer employment.
  4. Prior to starting their positions, students selected for clerkships will participate in an Orientation program at the Bar Association in May, where they meet their direct supervisors or firm/law department contact.

Lunch and Learn Program

All applicants whether selected for the program or not are invited to participate in Lunch and Learn. These periodic lunches allow the students to meet and learn from the experienced, successful minority members of the legal community, including law firm partners, judges and general counsel.

Important Links:

Application HERE

MCP Webpage   HERE

Immediate need for law clerk at North Canton firm!

Brian, Zwick, Marchisio & Associates

North Canton law firm specializing in Workers’ Compensation, Social Security Disability and Personal Injury seeking a temporary law clerk.  The position is open immediately and will continue through February 2017, with the possibility of becoming full-time during the summer and continuing.  Full-time second year, part-time second year and part-time third year students preferred.  The ideal candidate will be available between 25 and 40 hours per week.  Duties include legal research and writing, assisting in the discovery process and assisting clients.  Applicants should send a resume and writing sample to Richard Brian at rbrian@brianlaw.com.  

Bricker & Eckler Diversity and Inclusion Scholarship (1Ls)

Bricker & Eckler LLP

Charles H. Walker Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship

Established to provide a first-year law student with a valuable employment experience early in his or her legal career, this scholarship will be awarded to a candidate who: demonstrates leadership skills, academic skills, academic strength, service to the community, an overall commitment to excellence and who has exhibited a meaningful commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications:  Students who will be 1L’s in an ABA-approved law school by January 2017 are eligible to apply for the scholarship. One scholarship in the form of a $10,000 cash award (less any applicable taxes and withholdings) towards law school tuition and other law school related expenses will be awarded. In addition, the scholarship recipient will receive a paid summer associate position for the summer of 2017.

How to Apply:  Eligible candidates should forward their resume with GPA to the attention of Patricia M. Lach, Recruiting/Professional Development Coordinator, Bricker & Eckler LLP, 100 South Third Street, Columbus, OH 43215.  All resumes must be submitted / received by February 1, 2017. Scholarship finalists will be interviewed by members of the Firm’s Recruiting Committee and we hope to make the final selection by April 1, 2017.

All inquiries related to the Bricker & Eckler LLP – 2017 Charles H. Walker Diversity & Inclusion Scholarship should be directed to Patricia M. Lach, Recruiting/Professional Development Coordinator, plach@bricker.com