Author: anb77

A company that frequently works with expert witnesses has reached out to the Career Services Office asking for the assistance of a law student for a conference scheduled this Friday (October 12th) from 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at the Courtyard Marriott in Downtown Akron. The student would be responsible for assisting at the sign-in table and greeting attendees as they enter the event.

If you’re interested please email Alecia Bencze at anb77@uakron.edu and she will connect you with the employer via email. This short-term position is available to the first student who responds only.

AkronLawJobs No. 9655

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will work side-by-side with members of the Law Organization in the handling of legal matters. Interns in the Law Organization are given broad responsibilities and experiences including drafting responses to administrative agencies, creating persuasive position statements on the legal issues or fact situations, researching and analyzing legal issues, reviewing and commenting on transactional matters and providing assistance to legal professionals in the following practice components: Corporate & Finance, Operations, Litigation, Business Development and Environmental, Safety & Security.

Qualifications: Desired Majors: Technical undergraduate degree preferred. The preferred applicant is a second year law student with top quartile grades and either Moot Court or Law Review experience. Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA required. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. Positions are available summer term. A valid driver’s license is required. Military experience a plus

Travel: 10% of the time

How to Apply: Apply HERE and upload your cover letter, resume, writing sample and law school transcript

Deadline: November 9, 2018

AkronLawJobs No. 9646 Overview: The Akron Civil Rights Commission was created in 2017 to enforce Akron’s new anti-discrimination law, and to inform and educate the public. The Commission seeks a student who would be named an Akron Civil Rights Fellow.

Duties: The Akron Civil Rights Fellow would assist in: Developing educational materials and a public information strategy for the Commission; Researching and developing funding sources for Commission operations; Establishing partnerships with other community organizations; and General Commission communications and operations.

Qualifications: 2L or 3L. We seek a motivated, resourceful student with a commitment to anti-discrimination. Design, marketing, and social media skills would be helpful. Familiarity with the law and equal rights would be a plus. The Commission generally meets on the first Monday of each month at 4:30 pm. Ability to attend Commission meetings is preferred but not required. Workload will vary, but the candidate can expect 5-10 hours per week.

Salary: Pay is $10/hour for the first 100 hours through the EX[L] Center.

How to Apply: Interested students should submit a cover letter and a resume to Brant Lee, Chair, at lee.acrc@gmail.com. Address your cover letter to Brant Lee, Chair.

Deadline:  October 12, 2018

Columbus, OH – Spring 2019 Externship – Ohio Innovation Fund

AkronLawJobs No. 9645

Description: Will be working with the Ohio Innovation Fund, a leading venture capital firm, on a number of projects related to: Intellectual property review; Fund Matters such as Fundraising Documents, Legal Due Diligence, and Fund SEC & Reporting Requirements; and Corporate Matters such as Contracts, Partnerships, Patents, Fundraising, and other Corporate Matters. There will be direct interaction and collaboration with partners at the leading law firms in Ohio and Silicon Valley.

Qualifications: 2L

How to Apply: E-mail your resume, cover letter, writing sample to Dean O’Brien at ab139@uakron.edu
Subject Line: Ohio Innovation Fund Spring Externship. Address your cover letter to Bill Baumel, Ohio Innovation Fund, 629 N. High Street, 4^th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215.

Deadline:  November 2, 2018