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Medina, OH – Law Clerk – Oberholtzer, Filous & Perrico, LPA

AkronLawJobs Job No. 3303 – Rising 2L, Rising 3L and Current 3L Students – Medina law firm seeking law student with sufficient knowledge of bankruptcy law to assist in the review and preparation of bankruptcy filings.  Working knowledge of Chapter 7, 11 and 13 bankruptcy mechanics strongly preferred.  The ideal applicant will have prior experience with creditor/debtor rights and will have prior experience or coursework in the areas of secured transactions,s bankruptcy, and civil litigation.  Please submit a cover letter and resume via mail, email or fax to:  Christopher L. Wetherbee, Esq.; 39 Public Square, Suite 201; Media, OH  44256; Cwetherbee@medinalaw.com; 330-723-4929.  Deadline:  April 6, 2012.

Youngstown, OH: United States Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Ohio. Judge Kay Woods seeks a full-time law clerk to begin June 18, 2012 through mid-August 2013. She is asking 2012 grads and recent graduates to contact her chambers if interested in this opportunity. Judge Woods is primarily interested in students who are in the top 25% of their class. Interested candidates should send the following to Judge Woods’ attention: 1- cover letter; 2- resume; 3- writing sample; 4- law school transcript, including class rank; and 5- names of three references (do not send actual letters of reference at this time). Send application materials to Judge Kay Woods, United States Bankruptcy Judge, United States Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of Ohio, 301 Nathaniel R. Jones Federal Building & U.S. Courthouse, 10 east Commerce Street, Youngstown, OH  44503. Deadline is ASAP.

On-Campus Interviews – Fay Sharpe LLP – Cleveland, OH – firm to interview on campus on March 22, 2012

Members of the Class of 2013 and 2014 interested in a law clerk position for this summer  Must have an undergrad degree in engineering or science.  Application Materials:  Cover letter and resume.  Cover letter should be addressed to:    Kelly Bartel, Human Resources Manager; Fay Sharpe LLP; The Halle Building, 5^th Floor; 1228 Euclid Avenue; Cleveland, OH  44115.  Application materials should be submitted to Jeanne Kennedy at jeanne2@uakron.edu no later than Thursday, March 15 at 12:00 Noon.   DO NOT CONTACT THE FIRM DIRECTLY. ALL MATERIALS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE CAREER PLANNING OFFICE BY THE DEADLINE DATE.

 

 

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 25^th 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:

1. Complete your second year by Spring of 2012
2. Show a commitment to public service
3. Be capable of working  20 hours per week during the summer of 2012 for minimum  of ten weeks in a public service position
4. Be committed to working in a public setting upon graduation

 Placements this summer – in order of preference:

1^st 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.

 2^nd Preference:     The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio or the Public Defender’s Office for the District

 3^rd Preference:      Other prosecutors’ or law directors’ offices

 4^th 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. 

Cleveland, OH – 2012 Summer Intern – National Labor Relations Board, Region 8

AkronLawJobs Job No. 3255 – The Cleveland Office of the National Labor Relations Board is seeking a summer intern to work full-time through the summer.  The National Labor Relations Board is an independent agency of the United States government that enforces laws to protect workers from certain conduct (unfair labor practices) by employers and unions.  The NLRB also holds elections to determine whether employees wish to be collectively represented. 

 Applicants must be entering 3^rd year next fall or part-time students entering 4^th year next fall.  The NLRB position will be filled by a student with excellent academic credentials.  Experience and/or course work in labor or employment will be valuable. 

 Details on starting and ending dates will be discussed with applicants.  Salary is at a GS-7 level (approximately $2,833/month).  Please e-mail resume and copy of official transcript by Monday, March 19, 2012 to Regional Attorney Allen Binstock at allen.binstock@nlrb.gov.