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CPPO adds new law firm to Resume Collect for 2013 summer associate position

60+ attorney Cleveland, OH law firm seeks resumes from Class of 2014 for 2013 summer associate positions. The firm’s practice groups are focused in the areas of Competition Law, Labor & Employment, Litigation, Construction, Bankruptcy, Healthcare, Business Counseling, Estate Planning & Probate, Higher Education, Telecommunications, Environmental Law and Employee Benefits. For further application instructions and firm details, you must log on to AkronLawJobs powered by Symplicity and search for AkronLawJobs Job No. 3699 — http://www.uakron.edu/law/career/students/

To Apply: Please submit application materials to the Career Planning Office no later than Thursday, August 30, 2012. DO NOT SUBMIT APPLICATION MATERIALS DIRECTLY TO THE EMPLOYER.

New Fall OCI employer – submit materials to CPPO by October 8

Fall 2012 On-Campus Interview (NEW) Ohio Attorney General– Columbus, OH

Hiring Criteria: 2D/3E; 3D/4E; Law Review and/or Moot Court/Mock Trial preferred.

Application Materials: Cover Letter, Resume, and Transcript Cover letter should be addressed to: Ms. Nicole Smith, HR Senior Analyst; Ohio Attorney General; 30 East Broad Street; Columbus, OH 43215. To Apply: Please submit application materials to Jeanne Kennedy at jeanne2@uakron.edu no later than Monday, October 8, 2012. OCI date is Tuesday, October 16. Please do not submit application materials directly to the employer.

Update to Mock Interview Schedule – new dates added and slots filling quickly. SIGN UP TODAY!

MOCK INTERVIEWS – The Career Planning and Placement Office (“CPPO”) is pleased to announce that a number of local attorneys have agreed to conduct mock interviews with our law students here at The University of Akron School of Law AND off campus at their offices to conduct mock interviews with our law students. Each mock interview will last approximately ½ hour – 45 minutes and will generally consist of a 20 -30 minute interview and a 15-20 minute feedback session. The most up to date list of dates and times available is below.

We encourage ALL law students to take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to enhance their interviewing skills and network with local, practicing attorneys. As with any skill, practice and feedback are crucial to perfecting! If you would like to sign up for a mock interview, please stop by or call the CPPO (330-972-5321) to choose the time slot that works best for you. When you sign up for your mock interview, you must e-mail your resume to Jeanne Kennedy in the CPPO so that we may provide it in advance to the attorney who will be performing your mock interview.

Monday, August 13 Attorney Christopher Hilker, attorney at Lubrizol Corporation — mock interviews at the Law School in Room 133

3 – 3:30

3:30 – 4

4 – 4:30

Wednesday, August 15 Attorney Brian Grimsley – mock Interviews will be held at Mr. Grimsley’s office; 4708 Douglas Circle, Canton, OH

11:00 – 11:45

11:45 – 12:30

Wednesday, August 15 Professor Martin Belsky – mock interviews held in Prof. Belsky’s office ( Room W217B)

10:00 – 10:30 FILLED

10:30 – 11:00

Tuesday, August 21 Attorney Steve Funk, Roetzel & Andress – mock interviews will be held at Mr. Funk’s office; 222 South Main Street, Suite 400 Akron, OH

1:30 – 2:15 FILLED

2:15 – 3:00 FILLED

Thursday, August 30 Professor Martin Belsky – mock interviews held in Prof. Belsky’s office ( Room W217B)

11:00 – 11:30

11:30 – 12:00

Friday, September 14 – Attorney Joel Holt, Williams, Welser, Krtacoski & Can – mock interviews at the Law School in Room 133

2 – 2:45

2:45 – 3:30

Fall 2012 Public Interest Law Program

Fall 2012 Akron Law Public Interest Law Program – applications for the fall 2012 Public Interest Law (PIL) program will be accepted beginning Monday, August 27, 2012. Students interested in applying for a fall 2012 PIL award should now begin thinking about and securing a public interest placement for their fall PIL work experience. The PIL program supports and encourages those students who would like to gain experience in public interest areas. Recent local placements have included:

Cleveland Homeless Legal Assistance Program
Community Legal Aid Services of Akron
City of Canton, Public Safety and Service Departments
Mahoning County Prosecutor
National Labor Relations Board
Ninth District Court of Appeals
Ohio Civil Rights Commission
U.S. Attorney’s Office
Stark County Public Defender’s Office
Summit County Prosecutor
CASA Guardian Ad Litem/Summit County Juvenile Court
University of Akron Legal Clinic/Appellate Review Office
U.S. Attorney’s Office
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

If you think you would like to do this work, but have no idea how to line up a placement, please feel free to call upon Professor Koosed (statewide agencies), Professor Carro (Akron), Career Planning Director, Barbara C. Weinzierl, Esq. (general) or Assistant Career Planning Director, Alisa Benedict O’Brien. The deadline to submit your application for fall 2012 funding is Monday, September 17 at 12:00 Noon. It is expected that you will secure a placement in advance of submitting your application.

The application form is to be filled out by the student/applicant. The organization that will employ you as a volunteer law clerk and will provide supervision will need to confirm that in a letter on their letterhead/stationary. They will need to include your start date, end date, number of hours per week on average, supervisor’s name, and a sentence describing your anticipated duties. This letter also needs to be submitted by the application deadline of Monday, Monday, September 17, 2012 at 12:00 Noon.

Application guidelines can be obtained in the Career Planning and Placement Office or online at https://www.uakron.edu/law/career/students/public-interest-law-program—stipend-application.dot?previewPage=2&host_id=1

Prepare for your upcoming job interviews – CPPO presents “Mock Interviews”. Sign up today. Limited slots available

MOCK INTERVIEWS – The Career Planning and Placement Office (“CPPO”) is pleased to announce that a number of local attorneys will be available here at The University of Akron School of Law AND off campus at their offices to conduct mock interviews with our law students. Each mock interview will last approximately ½ hour and will generally consist of a 15-20 minute interview and a 10-15 minute feedback session. The most up to date list of dates and times available is below.

THERE ARE A LIMITED NUMBER OF INTERVIEW SLOTS AVAILABLE AND ACCORDINGLY, ALL ARE FILLED ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS. HERE ARE THE AVAILABLE DATES AS OF TODAY (we will update the blog as new time slots become available):

August 15 from 10 – 10:30 a.m. with Professor Martin Belsky (in his office here at the Law School, West 217B)

August 15 from 10:30 – 11 a.m. with Professor Martin Belsky (in his office here at the Law School, West 217B)

August 21 from 1:30 – 2:15 with Steve Funk , partner at Roetzel & Andress, at the offices of Roetzel & Andress

August 21 from 2:15 – 3:00 with Steve Funk , partner at Roetzel & Andress, at the offices of Roetzel & Andress

August 30 from 11 – 11:30 a.m. with Professor Martin Belsky (in his office here at the Law School, West 217B)

August 30 from 11:30 – 12 noon with Professor Martin Belsky (in his office here at the Law School, West 217B)

Lawyers are extremely busy people. Thus, as with a real job interview, please take this experience seriously. That is, arrive on time to your mock interview, dress appropriately for an interview, and be prepared. Preparation includes bringing copies of your resume, having questions to ask the interviewer, and knowing a bit about the attorney and his/her firm or organization.

If you have any questions or to sign up for a mock interview, please stop by or call the CPPO (330-972-5321).