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Legal Defender Office of Summit County hiring for 1-2 PAID positions
Akron, OH – Legal Intern – Legal Defender Office of Summit County, OH, Inc.
AkronLawJobs 3332 – 2L or 3L Students – The Legal Defender’s Office of Summit County is seeking one and possibly two law students to work part time (12 to 20 hours per week during the school year) with the possibility of working full time during the summer. MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR A LEGAL INTERN CERTIFICATE AT THE END OF THIS SEMESTER. Please refer to the following website to see the requirements for an Intern Certificate: http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/AttySvcs/admissions/interns/default.asp. These are paid positions.
Interested students should submit a cover letter, resume and references by mail or email to: Patti M. Schachter, Esq., Legal Defender Office of Summit County, OH, Inc.; One Cascade Plaza, Suite 1940; Akron, OH 44308; pmschachter@yahoo.com
Deadline: ASAP, but no later than April 13, 2012
David Dowd Summer Placement Award Applications due April 6 — don’t delay!
THE DAVID D. DOWD, SR. MEMORIAL AWARD
SUMMER JOB PLACEMENT AWARD
APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 6, 2012
$2000.00 minimum to one upper division law student
Must work 20 hours per week for not less than 10 weeks
The School of Law is accepting applications for the David D. Dowd Sr. Memorial Award. Named in tribute to a distinguished attorney dedicated to public service and created by Judge David D. Dowd, Jr. upon the 25th anniversary of his service in the federal judiciary, the purpose of the Dowd Award is to promote a commitment to public service for all lawyers. Dowd Awards are directed to Akron Law students interested in seeking professional careers in public service following graduation.
To be eligible, you must:
- Complete your second year by Spring of 2012
- Show a commitment to public service
- Be capable of working 20 hours per week during the summer of 2012 for minimum of ten weeks in a public service position
- Be committed to working in a public setting upon graduation
Placements this summer – in order of preference:
1st Preference: The Summit County Prosecutor’s Office, The Stark County Prosecutor’s Office, The Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office; law departments for Akron, Canton, Massillon; and Public Defender’s Offices in Summit and Stark counties.
2nd Preference: The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio or the Public Defender’s Office for the District
3rd Preference: Other prosecutors’ or law directors’ offices
4th Preference: Other not already listed public service agencies
The student will be expected to work 20 hours per week for not less than 10 weeks.
If you are interested in being considered for this award, please submit a cover letter and resume to Jeanne Kennedy in the Career Planning Office at jeanne2@uakron.edu or by hard copy by April 6, 2012. Students in the upper 30% of the class will be given preference. Students should list short and long term goals, and explain why the student wishes to work in a particular office, as noted above. A committee will review applications and a student will be selected before the spring term is over.
Great law clerk position – apply today!
Cleveland, OH – Law Clerk – Friedman, Domiano & Smith
AkronLawJobs 3327 – 1L, 2L Students – Friedman, Domiano & Smith is seeking a law clerk to do brief writing, drafting pleadings, and discovery-research. Please submit a cover letter, resume and writing sample to the employer via email at: Christine LaSalvia, Esquire; Friedman, Domiano & Smith; 55 Public Square, Suite 1055; Cleveland, OH 44113; christinelasalvia@fdslaw.com. Deadline: ASAP
CPPO presents: A Day in the Life of …. a busy boutique law firm lawyer. Sign up today!
Sign up today for: A Day in the life of…A Busy Boutique Firm Lawyer – Tuesday, April 3rd – 5:15 p.m. in Room W-214 with Attorneys Larry Tucker and Emily Yoder: This event is only open to the first 15 students to RSVP to Jeanne Kennedy at jeanne2@uakron.edu by Friday, March 30th at Noon. Students will be notified by the CPPO if they are participating. After the first 15 students have signed up, we will start a waiting list. Be sure to RSVP early for this informative workshop! Food will be served to those who attend.