First Year Mandatory Career Planning Sessions coming up!

Attention ALL first year law students – MANDATORY Career Planning Orientation
Sessions Coming Soon! Learn about summer job opportunities and our services!
Mark your calendar now!
First Year Career Planning Orientation:
ALL first year students must attend one (1) of the following sessions:
Monday, October 17 – 11:30 – 12:30 p.m. Law School Room 140
Monday, October 17 – 5:15 – 6:15 p.m. Law School Room 140
Tuesday, October 18 – 12:15 – 1:15 p.m. Law School Room 140
Tuesday, October 18 – 5:15 – 6:15 p.m. Law School Room 140
All first year students will receive the updated Career Planning Handbook and login information for Symplicity/AkronLawJobs following the sessions.

Spring start students: you are welcome to attend one of these sessions but not required.

International Law Career Presentation with President Wilson!

International Law Career Presentation
The International Law Society invites all of you for an event on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at Noon in Room 140 of the Law School. If you’re interested in a career in International Law, or are undecided or curious about what International Law has to offer, this is the event you’d want to attend. Our very own former Law School Dean and current President of the University of Akron, Matthew Wilson, will be speaking at the event. President Wilson has much experience in the field of International Law and provides great insight on making a career in the International Law field. Come and learn more about the multiple careers involved and opportunities available in International Law. LUNCH will be provided.

Director of Inmate Assistance Program – Akron Law Legal Clinic (paid!)

Akron, OH – Director of Inmate Assistance Program – Law Clinic at The University of Akron

AkronLawJobs No. 7723  Overview:  Position will last until May 2017 and possibly May 2018. Paid position – $8.50 per hour up to 20 hours per week. Travel to Mahoning County Jail once a week, meet with inmates who have legal questions, and research and draft letters back to the inmates answering their questions.

Qualifications: 1L, 2L, or 3L

How to apply:  A cover letter and resume must be submitted to Jackie Davis at jmw93@uakron.edu as soon as possible or stop in the Legal Clinic.

Deadline:  ASAP

Summer EDGE Fellows Program (law students are eligible!)

The Summer EDGE Fellows Program offers a great summer experience in real-world consulting that allows Fellows to work with Northeast Ohio business leaders from small, medium and large companies, mentors, like-minded driven students as well as work remotely and pave the way for connections that can lead to jobs following graduation.  In addition, The EDGE Fellows Program consistently receives high marks from past Fellows and companies and recently received the distinct honor as “The Coolest Internship” in Northeast Ohio (by NOCHE and CBC Magazine, 2016).

  • Open to graduate students (all disciplines) as well as non-traditional students.
  • Projects typically address many of the core NE Ohio industries, including healthcare and medical devices, IT/software/logistics, manufacturing, chemicals and coatings, innovative technology and more with small, medium and large regional companies.
  • Strong candidates must communicate very well (both verbally and in writing) and are self-starters that are inquisitive, independent thinkers.
  • This is a paid 40-hour-per-week internship which runs from the end of May through the end of July.
  • Deliverables include a presentation and a comprehensive report for the host company as well as presenting findings at a public presentation event.

EDGE has 16 positions to fill for 2017 (coming from any school and discipline), and EDGE strives for a well-rounded and balanced class.  This is a competitive process, and applications are accepted on a rolling basis through the end of April.

We invite you to check out a Summary of the 2016 Program and consider applying online for Summer 2017.

Law Clerk Position with Kim & Associates (Akron)

Akron, OH – Law Clerk – Kim & Associates

AkronLawJobs No. Overview: 7010 Assistant to attorneys in conducting research and interpreting statutes and case law, drafting appeals, motions, and memoranda. Applicants should be available for 15-20 hours a week. 3L or 2L with strong references.

Qualifications: 2L, 3L

How to apply: Send Cover Letter and Resume to kim.thorsell@symphony-financial.com.   Include GPA on resume, and feel free to include personal interests as well. Cover letter should include your reasons for wanting to clerk with the firm.

Deadline: October 10, 2016