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The Honorable Kathleen B.  Burke, United States Magistrate Judge for the Northern District of Ohio (in Akron), would like to hire a 2nd or 3rd year law student as an UNPAID extern for the spring 2012 semester. Must be in the top 25% of your class.  This position is unpaid, but is a great opportunity to work for a federal magistrate judge. Interested students must e-mail Professor Gary Spring (gspring@uakron.edu) ASAP in the Law School Legal Clinic. For further information about Magistrate Burke, see http://www.ohnd.uscourts.gov/assets/Rules_and_Orders/General_Orders/2011-18.pdf  or

http://www.ohnd.uscourts.gov/home/judges/magistrate-judge-kathleen-b-burke/

Akron, OH – Legal Intern – Legal Defender Office of Summit County, OH, Inc.
AkronLawJobs Job No. 2981 – The Legal Defender’s Office of Summit County is seeking one or two law students to work part time (12 to 20 hours per week during the school year). 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:  December 10, 2011

Akron, OH – Legal Intern/Intellectual Property – Bridgestone Americas, Inc.

AkronLawJobs Job No. 2976 – 2L Students – This position requires a law student with a background or class work in Intellectual Property.    Familiarity and/or experience dealing with trademarks, patent, copyrights, etc. as well as familiarity with manufacturing operations, is a plus.  This position offers hands-on experience in IP with a full-service, in-house intellectual property group.  Strong written and oral communication skills and sensitivity to confidentiality issues is required.  Familiarity with Microsoft products is beneficial.

 To Apply:  Submit a cover letter, resume and transcript.  Cover letter should be addressed to Lori Sullivan, Human Resources; 1200 Firestone Parkway, Akron, OH  44317.  PLEASE NOTE APPLICATION MATERIALS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED TO THE CAREER PLANNING OFFICE (jeanne2@uakron.edu) AND NOT DIRECTLY TO THE EMPLOYER.  Deadline:  December 16, 2011 at 12:00 Noon.

 

Parliament Tutors (www.Parliament Tutors.com) seeks a LSAT tutor for student in the Akron area. If interested, please call Miriam at 877-873-0511.

Nationwide – Janet D. Steiger Fellowship Project (Summer 2012) – American Bar Association Section of Antitrust Law
AkronLaw Jobs Job No. 2972 – The ABA Section of Antitrust Law will again sponsor the Janet D. Steiger Fellowship Opportunity project that is open to 1Ls and 2Ls only.  Students submit an application to be placed for a minimum of eight weeks during the summer of 2012 in the consumer protection department of one of 23 participating State Attorneys General offices, Georgia Governor’s Office of Consumer Affairs, State of Hawaii, and the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs.  Please view all participating offices on our website and in the attached application form.

Each selected student will receive a $5,000 stipend for the summer (administered through the offices of the state attorneys general and subject to certain federal taxes).  The Project, in its discretion offers an optional small supplemental housing/travel allowance (administered through the American Bar Association Section of antitrust Law) where a clear need is demonstrated.  This supplemental allowance will not be considered until after Fellows have been selected.

The application period is November 4, 2011 until January 31, 2012.  Applications will not be accepted beyond the January 31, 2012 deadline date.  Students must submit: (1) the application form; (2) resume; (3) writing sample; and (4) statement of interest.  The application form is available at http://www.americanbar.org/groups/antitrust_law/awards_fellowships.html.