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Great SUmmer Job Opportunity for Current first and second year students — APPLY ASAP!

Cleveland, OH – Summer Law Clerk – Spangenberg Shibley & Liber LLP

Symplicity Job No. 2260 – Rising 2L (current 1L) and Rising 3L (current 2L)Students – Full time summer law clerk with potential to transition to part time during school year.

Duties include research and writing on legal issues relating to complex civil litigation/trial practice, including insurance coverage, medical malpractice, personal injury, civil rights, products liability and potential opportunity to assist in trial preparation for civil cases. Deadline:  ASAP, but no later than February 28, 2011

CPPO Presents Jack Landskroner speaking about Public Justice P.C. — TODAY at 12:15 in Room 214. Lunch will be served.

Jack Landskroner to speak at Akron Law re: Public Justice, P.C. – Tuesday, February 15 at 12:15 – West 214

LUNCH WILL BE SERVED TO THOSE WHO ATTEND!

The Career Planning & Placement Office is pleased to welcome Jack Landskroner TODAY, Tues. Feb. 15 at 12:15 (in West Hall Room 214),. Mr.landskroner will speak about Public Justice P.C.  Among other things, Public Justice P.C. marshals the skills and resources of over 3,000 of the nation’s top lawyers to fight for justice through precedent-setting and socially significant litigation. Public Justice is involved in a broader range of cutting-edge, high-impact litigation than any law firm in the country – battling for consumers’ rights, workers’ rights, civil rights and civil liberties, environmental protection, public health and safety, and access to the courts.

 Public interest work, and specifically public interest litigation, is a great option for new lawyers to begin their careers (especially considering the debt relief opportunities) and they should have as much information as possible.  Mark your calendars and come with your questions for Mr. Landskroner.

 Contact the CPPO if you have any questions. Thank you.

Career Planning Presents: C.I.A. Information Session – Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at 12:15 and 5:15

The Career Planning Office Presents: CIA INFORMATION SESSION

Learn about exciting job opportunities available right now within the CIA.

 Date: Tomorrow, Wednesday,  February 9, 2011

Time:  12:15 – 1:15 p.m. and 5:15 – 6:15 p.m.

Location: Law School. The 12:15 session will be held in West Hall Room 214 and the 5:15 session will be in Room 134.

 Learn about the exciting positions available right now within the National Clandestine Service of the Central Intelligence Agency.  

 Are you a U.S. Citizen?
Do you have good interpersonal, writing, and briefing skills?
Do you have a foreign language or are willing to learn one?
Have you traveled, lived or worked overseas?
Are you interested in a diverse work environment with opportunity for growth?
Do you want to serve your nation and be part of something great?
Are you interested in foreign events and current affairs?
If you answered “yes” to the above, then you may be qualified to join a dynamic team of government professionals who are helping to safeguard the United States.

Further information available in the Career Planning Office

COME TO THE CIA INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN MORE  
and visit the CIA website at www.cia.gov

Community Legal Aid in Akron Announces Summer 2011 Law Student Program for 1st and 2nd year students

The Career Planning Office has received information about Akron Community Legal Aid’s Summer Law Student Program. First and second year students are eligible to apply. The 2011 Summer Program Description and application materials are available in the Career Planning Office and on CLA’s website at www.communitylegalaid.org.  Apply ASAP as hiring decisions are made on a rolling basis.

Massillon Law Department seeks Legal Intern — APPLY ASAP

Massillon, OH – Legal Intern – Massillon Law Department and Prosecutor’s Office
Symplicity Job No. 2237 – 1L, 2L Students – Looking for a 1L or 2 L student who will be willing to get a legal intern certificate as soon as they qualify. (Preferably a student who will qualify for their intern certificate this coming summer. Must have 59 credits at Akron Law to qualify for intern certificate).  A good candidate will be willing to conduct themselves in court matters, including handling traffic court trials and other court hearings. The intern must also be willing to do administrative and clerical tasks, including answering phones, making copies, and assisting prosecutors.    Deadline:  ASAP, but no later than February 18, 2011