Author: Maureen

The Expungement Clinic helps low-income Summit County residents seal the record of their criminal convictions.  A sealed record enables many people better access to jobs, housing, and volunteer opportunities.  Students will learn integral skills in the legal field including record searches, reading court dockets, completing applications to file with the court, and interviewing real clients.
UPCOMING CLINIC:

Saturday January 20, 2018

9:00am – 12:00pm

Ohio Means Jobs Center

1040 E.  Tallmadge Ave.,

Akron, Ohio 44310

All hours qualify as ProBono of Limited Means.

There will be a mandatory training session on Thursday January 18, 2018 from 4:30-5:30pm in the Law School Room 301. (You do not need to attend training if you have attended in the past).  You will need a laptop for training.

Interested students or questions please RSVP to Jennifer Lattaker at jkl47@zips.uakron.edu.

THANK YOU!

Westlake, OH – International HR / Corporate Law Intern – Hyland Software

AkronLawJobs No. 9028 Overview: As an intern for Hyland Software, you will be responsible for assisting in formalizing our corporate human resources strategies and support for our growing international workforce. Please note that this internship will begin part-time during the Spring 2018 semester and may become full-time during the Summer 2018 semester.

Responsibilities: Research and analysis of International Human Resources practices in different jurisdictions, identification of requirements for expanding global footprint and associated legal entities; Prepare drafts of relevant documents as needed (supporting documentation, guidelines, and policies); Prepare required legal information for the company’s employee website; Monitor international and national legal developments; Provide team support; Utilize department specific software and tools to complete assignments and tasks; Liaise with other areas to resolve information or project requests by department staff; Compile and analyze information and develop reports, proposals, or documents; Maintain accurate documentation and records on all projects assigned; Engage with peers and team members to obtain knowledge to complete projects; Complete all assignments as directed; and Follow all current standards utilized by your team.

Qualifications: Currently enrolled in an educational institution; Undergraduate or Master’s Student in the field of international business, and/or international business/corporate law (1L or 2L); High level of research, writing, communication and analytical skills; ability to be self-guided; Proficiency with Microsoft Office software products; Attentive to department needs as demonstrated by rapid and high-quality responsiveness to requests; Excellent interpersonal skills; able to maintain solid rapport with team members as well as maintain professionalism with those outside of department; Keen attention to detail; Capable of identifying and completing tasks independently, with a sense of urgency and ownership; Demonstrated success in maintaining high personal work standards; Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and tact; Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the principal duties of the position.

How to apply: Job Number 2017-3412. Apply HERE and upload your resume, cover letter, and list of references with contact information.

Deadline: February 5, 2018

Mark A. Whitt Scholarship – $5,000

All students are eligible to apply.

Application deadline: Friday, January 26.

The Mark A. Whitt Scholarship was established by Mark A. Whitt (’97) for the purpose of offering scholarship assistance to a student exemplifying the qualities of determination, perseverance and “grit” in their pursuit of a law degree.

Mr. Whitt grew up in Alliance, Ohio. A classic under-achiever, Mark took no college entrance exams and graduated from high school with a 2.2 GPA. He enlisted in the U.S. Army immediately after high school, serving on active duty for two years as an infantryman in the 2nd Infantry Division, Korea, and 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), Ft. Campbell, Kentucky. Mr. Whitt continued to serve in the Army Reserve during his undergraduate studies at The University of Akron, graduating cum laude in 1993. During law school, Mark served as Editor-in-Chief of the Akron Law Review and was a member of the ATLA Mock Trial Team. He was hired by Jones Day as a third year law student, eventually becoming a partner in the firm. In 2012, Mark founded Whitt Sturtevant LLP, a law firm representing clients in the energy and utility industries from offices in Columbus, OH and Chicago, IL.

Mr. Whitt has generously committed to offer $5,000 in scholarship assistance to a full-time or part-time student who exemplifies the qualities of determination, perseverance and “grit” in their pursuit of a law degree. Target candidates for this award include first-generation college graduates, students with learning disabilities, addicts in recovery, single parents, and students who are living with or have overcome similar adversity. Applicants should submit a personal statement explaining the obstacles they have confronted, how they overcame those obstacles, and the advice they would give to an aspiring law student faced with similar obstacles. All personal statements will be held in strict confidence. Mr. Whitt will review all personal statements and personally interview selected applicants.

Please submit your application to Michele Novachek (manovac@uakron.edu) by 5 p.m. on Friday, January 26.

Newark, NJ – 2018 1L Summer Internship Program – National Association of Women Lawyers

AkronLawJobs No. 9027 Overview: The National Association of Women Lawyers is pleased to partner with Prudential Financial, Inc. (Prudential) to provide a meaningful summer internship opportunity for a highly-motivated first-year law student. Through this partnership, the National Association of Women Lawyers will select a student to join the 2018 summer law intern class at Prudential for a 10-week internship at Prudential’s New Jersey offices, for a stipend of approximately $10,000.

Internship Description: The summer internship will provide interns with the opportunity to work with attorneys who support the broad reach of Prudential’s businesses. Other features of the summer internship program include: Paid attendance at the LCLD Scholars Summit in Philadelphia PA, May 22-24, 2018; Participation in training programs presented by Prudential attorneys highlighting different areas of the business and the legal department; Pairing with an attorney who will serve as a manager during the program and will provide guidance on projects and other substantive work; Pairing with a mentor who will serve as an additional advisor on resume review; Interviewing skill development and mock interview practice; Networking both within Prudential and externally with law firms and regulatory groups; Presentation development and delivery; The opportunity shadow attorneys on various projects; and Opportunities to interview with selected local firms for potential 2L internships.

Time Commitment: The 1L summer internship will run for 10 weeks, from May 21, 2018 to July 27, 2018. Summer interns will be paid a stipend of approximately $10,000, which shall accrue and be paid on a weekly basis.

Qualifications: Applicants must be members of the National Association of Women Lawyers. They need to be enrolled at an ABA-accredited law school and have successfully completed the first year of law school with a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent). The applicant must be scheduled for graduation in spring 2020 (full-time students) or spring 2021 (part-time students). The ideal applicant will have financial or business-related experience or interest.

Housing and Transportation: Interns will be responsible for their own housing and transportation to and from Prudential’s office in Newark, New Jersey.

How to Apply: E-mail your Cover Letter, Resume, List of 3 references with contact information, and Law School Transcripts to: nawl@nawl.org. Your letter should be address to: Kelsey Vuillemot
The National Association of Women Lawyers, 321 North Clark Street, MS 17.1, Chicago, IL 60654

Deadline: January 26, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.

You can still apply for Williams Batchelder – deadline extended until Monday, January 8, 2018

Medina, OH –  Associate Attorney and Summer Associate – Williams & Batchelder – January 24, 2018

2L and 3L. Prefer 50% class rank and Moot Court/Mock Trial experience. Apply through Symplicity address cover letter to Elizabeth Bux. Upload your resume and Cover Letter.

Applications open December 26, 2017. Deadline for applying:  January 8, 2018.