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AkronLawJobs No. 10383 Overview: Litigation firm in Embassy Park (Montrose area of Akron) seeks a law clerk to work part-time during the school year.

Qualifications: 1L, 2L, or 3L. Excellent computer skills required. Top 25% of class preferred. Must be available on Tuesday and Thursdays. Please include your GPA on your resume.

How to Apply: E-mail your resume, cover letter, writing sample, and law school transcript to sruport@ruportlaw.com Subject Line: UA Law Clerk. PLEASE INCLUDE GPA ON YOUR RESUME

Deadline: September 1, 2019

North America Immigration Law Group (WeGreened.com) is seeking a passionate and motivated student who wishes to build his/her career in law. If you think this applies to you, then you are at the right platform because we are happy to assist you in achieving your academic goals with the field of law. We wholeheartedly believe in the need for a quality education in a student’s life and that this education is an important factor in determining the success of a student. With soaring education expenses, getting a quality education is not a cakewalk anymore. Considering these factors, we want to lend a helping hand to enthusiastic students who are resolute about their career goals. We are offering a $2000 semi-annual scholarship to a deserving candidate who can demonstrate his/her outstanding skills within the field of law . Interested students will have the opportunity to earn
this scholarship simply by writing an essay of 800-1000 words. We will select the best essay and award that applicant with the scholarship.
Sounds great. Right?
To learn more about the scholarship, continue reading this article.

Eligibility Criteria

● Must be a student enrolled in an accredited national university, law
school, or liberal arts college within the U.S.
● Must be a liberal arts college student or a law school student
● Minimum G.P.A. requirement is 3.0
● Should be a full time student in the fall of 2019

How to Apply

All you need to do to qualify for this scholarship is write an essay! Yes, you
read that correctly. Just one essay. You can write your essay on one of the
topics listed below:

1 . What are your views on the changes made in immigration laws? Do you think immigrants create or take away jobs in our country?

2 . Are you interested in studying immigration law?

3. Do you agree with the idea of revoking the Green Card Lottery program or limiting the quota for family-based immigration in order to increase the number of visas given for employment-based immigration? Please specify your reasons.

The word range for this essay is between 800 to 1000 words. Please stick strictly to this range as applications with more or less than the desired range will be disqualified. At the top of your essay, please write down the topic you have selected for your essay. When you are ready to submit your essay, save it as a Word document or a PDF file and attach it with your email. As part of your application, please include your contact information, name, resume, and email address.

In addition, please kindly provide an unofficial transcript with your G.P.A. as proof of your enrollment within a university/college or law school. Lastly, note that the essay you write must be an original creation. It is also advisable to cite sources where required.

Any essays that contain plagiarism will be instantly disqualified.

Where to Apply?

• We will accept applications by email only to the address listed below:
  scholarship2019@wegreened.com
  

Application Submission Date

All applicants must submit their application by 11/30/2019. There will be no
exceptions, and any application received after the submission date will not
be considered.

Results

The winner’s name will be announced on 12/18/2019.

● Kindly note that by applying for this scholarship, you give our law firm
permission to share your essay on our website and any related advertisement platform.

As a reminder, the online application for the Attorney General’s Honors Program (HP) and Summer Law Intern Program (SLIP) closes on Sunday, September 8, 2019, at 11:59 p.m. ET. The HP is the largest and most prestigious federal entry-level attorney hiring program of its kind and the SLIP is the Department’s competitive recruitment program for compensated summer internships. DOJ has approximately 240 entry-level positions available this year.

The application tips and checklist  is a helpful tool for applicants before starting the online application.  In addition, candidates can find specific information about the HP and SLIP on our website, including participating offices, number of available positions, eligibility information, and answers to frequently asked questions.

More information on all of the DOJ’s legal hiring programs can be found on the Legal Careers website. 

AkronLawJobs No. 10446 Overview: Two-year Fellowship hosted by Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc. (ABLE) and Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc. (LAWO) for 3L’s or recent graduate candidates for fellowships for 2020-2022. You are encouraged to develop and bring forward proposals for work in an area of poverty law in one of the following areas (development of a full proposal will be in collaboration with ABLE and LAWO advocates): Access to Meaningful and Appropriate Education; Agricultural Worker and Immigrant Rights; Healthcare and Public Benefits; Housing and Community Economic Development; Stability and Independence for Survivors; Meaningful Access to Justice; Medical-Legal Partnership; Reentering Citizens Project. Proposals should focus on legal advocacy on behalf of disenfranchised individuals, groups, or issues not adequately represented in our legal system. 

Qualifications: 3L or recent graduates. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated interest in public interest law, strong academic records, excellent organization and communication skills, and the demonstrated ability to handle a demanding workload. ABLE and LAWO will work closely with successful applicants to develop their project and navigate the fellowship process.  If selected, candidates should be prepared to move quickly to develop their project proposal for submission to the outside fellowship sponsor on or before September 20, 2019. Final selection of fellows is contingent on the sponsor’s selection of a candidate’s proposal. Candidates for the 2020-2022 fellowship must be eligible to take the Ohio Bar Exam in July of 2020. Applicants who are recently admitted to practice law in Ohio, or who are recently licensed in another state and eligible for temporary admission before taking the Ohio Bar Exam, will also be considered. 

Salary: Starting salary is $52,000. ABLE and LAWO offer a comprehensive benefits package. 

How to Apply: Your application should describe how the project proposes to meet the unmet needs of underserved populations or remove barriers to opportunity. You are encouraged to apply as early as possible — fellowship programs are very competitive and ABLE and LAWO need ample time to work with successful applicants to develop a compelling project to submit to the funder. 
Submit a COVER LETTER describing your area of interest and project idea; RESUME, WRITING SAMPLE, most recent (unofficial or official) TRANSCRIPT, and THREE REFERENCES to jobs@ablelaw.org as soon as possible and no later than August 30, 2019. More fully developed proposals may also be included. SUBJECT LINE: 2020-2022 Fellowship Application
Deadline:  August 30, 2019

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