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Resume Collection – Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., LPA – Canton, OH – Hiring Criteria: 1L students; top 20%.
Application Materials: Resume and Law School Transcript. Please submit a resume to Jeanne Kennedy (jeanne2@uakron.edu) no later than Monday, February 20 at 12:00 Noon. DO NOT CONTACT THE ORGANIZATION DIRECTLY. ALL MATERIALS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE CAREER PLANNING OFFICE BY THE DEADLINE DATE.
Ohio Legislative Service Commission: Legislative Fellowship Program – full time career opportunities for law school graduates.
Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 12:15-1:15 & 5:15-6:15 in Room 215
Nicholas Keller, Akron Law alum and attorney at the Ohio LSC, will discuss the details of the Legislative Fellowship program. Working as an LSC legislative fellow provides an excellent opportunity to:
· Learn the workings of state government
· Understand the legislative process and its subtleties
· Provide assistance to legislators and their constituents
· Explore careers in public service
Food will be served to those who attend.
Further information can be found at http://www.lsc.state.oh.us/fellowship/fellowshipbooklet.pdf
Cleveland, OH – Law Clerk – Pearne & Gordon LLP
AkronLawJobs Job No. 3193 – 1L, 2L, 3L Students – Pearne & Gordon LLP, a downtown Cleveland intellectual property law firm, is seeking a student law clerk. Candidates must have a technical degree in Electrical Engineering or similar. Possible candidates with other technical degrees may submit resumes for future consideration. Ideally, the student law clerk will work part-time on a year-round basis. Actual scheduling will have some level of flexibility to accommodate the law clerk. The law clerk will be involved in a wide range of intellectual property projects, but with an emphasis on assisting attorneys concerning patent subject matters. Please submit a cover letter and resume via mail or email to: Ronald M. Kachmarik, Esq.; 1801 East 9th Street, Suite 1200; Cleveland, OH 44114-3108. Deadline: ASAP, but no later than March 7, 2012.
Resume Collection – Bricker & Eckler LLP – Columbus, OH
1L Students – Application Materials: Cover letter, resume and transcript. Cover letter should be addressed to Patricia Lach, Recruiting/Professional Development Coordinator; 100 South Third Street; Columbus, OH 43215. Please submit application materials to Jeanne Kennedy at jeanne2@uakron.edu no later than Thursday, February 9 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.
Bedford, OH – Legal Fellow – Bedford Municipal Court
AkronLawJobs Job No. 3165 – 1L Students – To ensure that the next generation of public sector leaders is empowered to shape the future of Northeast Ohio, the Bedford Municipal Court has established the Legal Fellowship Program to expose future public servants to the inner-workings of the court system. The Bedford Municipal Court Fellowship attracts entrepreneurial, highly motivated college and law students and gives them a broad overview of the court. Throughout the course of the summer, Fellows who have at least an 80% attendance record will receive a $750 stipend. It is asked that a Fellow report to the Court two days per week and is present at various community outreach programs approximately 5 weekends over the summer.
Objectives: Empower the next generation of Northeast Ohio public servants. Facilitate a practical and hands on education in the workings of the court. Inspire effective and ethical legal leadership for Northeast Ohio. Integrate hands on experience with theoretical understanding of the complex challenges facing the court system
Nature of Program: The Bedford Municipal Court Fellowship offers learning opportunities to students interested in pursuing careers in public service. The program provides an in-depth view of how the court operates. Through this interactive program Fellows will have the opportunity to: Work with the Court’s Judges and senior staff; Work with the Clerks, Bailiffs and Probation Department; Engage in the Court’s Community Outreach Program; Develop new ideas for policies and initiatives Eligibility The Bedford Municipal Court encourages students from all disciplines to apply with an emphasis on law students completing their 1st year of law school. The program seeks to attract candidates who are passionate about public service and have demonstrated a substantial commitment to achieving excellence through their scholarship, leadership ability, and extracurricular involvement. You must be a currently enrolled undergraduate, graduate, or law student to apply.
Selection Process: The selection process will consist of two stages. During the first stage, completed applications are screened by the fellowship selection committee. The selection committee includes staff as well as at least one of the Judges. Among the qualities looked for in future fellows are scholastic achievement, oral and written communication skills, analytic skills, campus and community service involvement, political awareness, and leadership potential.
Application Procedure: Please submit your resume and a cover letter to ksmolen@bedfordmuni.org by 4:30 p.m., March 16, 2012. The cover letter should include any achievements or skills that will help you in your fellowship. All offers are made with the understanding that prospective Fellows pass a criminal background investigation prior to being selected, agree to sign a confidentiality agreement and agree to Fellowship guidelines.