Author: Maureen

Shaker Heights, OH – Spring 2018 OR Summer 2018 Externship – University Hospitals  DEADLINE EXTENDED

AkronLawJobs No. 8826 Overview: The Compliance and Ethics Department at University Hospitals is responsible for ensuring that all health care providers and business operations are in full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as our own internal policies. The department’s mission is to create a culture committed to the highest standards of ethics in the workplace.

Duties: Law students working in the C&E Department will have the opportunity to be involved in all the facets of the Department’s work. Some of the Compliance and Ethics Department at University Hospitals is responsible for ensuring that all health care providers and business operations are in full compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as our own internal policies. Some of the projects that the extern can expect to be engaged in include: 1) Assisting Compliance Officer in responding to guidance requests from employees; 2) Assist Compliance Officer and Privacy Officer with investigation of suspected violations, including fact-finding, document reviews, and interviews; 3) Conduct legal research and prepare memorandum on compliance-related issues; 4) Prepare and deliver short presentations to the department regarding practical application of policies, enforcement trends, or recent significant events; 5) Participate in assessing the organization’s compliance risks through both formal and informal means, such as auditing and monitoring; and 6) Accompany Compliance Officer in hospital rounding and meetings with hospital leaders.

Location: UH Management Services Center at 3605 Warrensville Center Road in Shaker Heights, and travel by car with a Compliance Officer to other UH locations in northeast Ohio.

Prerequisites: 2Ls. This externship is for students who have a demonstrated interest in health law. Students must have completed at least one Health Law class prior to beginning the Externship or, in the alternative, have a degree or work experience in a health field.

How to apply:  Resume, Short writing sample, Cover Letter which specifies the following: 1) Health Law Class or Classes that the student will have completed prior to the start of the externship; 2) any previous healthcare experience including work experience; 3) the number of hours per week the student can be on-site during the externship, and 4) the student’s availability for an on-site interview on November 27th and November 28th. E-mail to Dean O’Brien at ab139@uakron.edu.

DEADLINE: The deadline for BOTH SEMESTERS IS November 15th, 2017. There WILL NOT be a separate deadline for the Summer semester externship.

AkronLawJobs No. 8878 Overview: Immediate opening for a PAID part-time legal intern position.

Duties: Hands-on courtroom experience.

Qualifications: 3L. Must have a Legal Intern Certificate (must have 59 credit hours) or 2L if will have 59 credits by the end of Fall 2017.

How to apply: Send your resume, cover letter, and list of references with contact information to Patti M. Schachter, via e-mail to: pmschachter@yahoo.com

Deadline: ASAP

Findlay, OH – Summer 2018 Legal Intern – Marathon Petroleum Corporation

AkronLawJobs No. 8867 Overview: Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC) offers internships opportunities to high-performing law students who want meaningful hands-on experiences in their fields of study. The following core values guide MPC’s approach to doing business: health and safety; environmental stewardship; integrity; corporate citizenship; and diversity and inclusion. Interns and co-ops work side by side with experienced professionals as contributing members of diverse work teams who create value for the company’s shareholders. MPC believes that how we conduct our business is just as important as the bottom line.

Responsibilities: The successful candidate will work side-by-side with members of the Law Organization in the handling of legal matters. Interns in the Law Organization are given broad responsibilities and experiences including drafting responses to administrative agencies, creating persuasive position statements on the legal issues or fact situations, researching and analyzing legal issues, reviewing and commenting on transactional matters and providing assistance to legal professionals in the following practice components: Corporate & Finance, Operations, Litigation and Health, Environmental, Safety & Security, Business Development.

Qualifications: Desired Majors: 2L. Technical undergraduate degree preferred. The preferred applicant is a second-year law student with top quartile grades and either Moot Court or Law Review experience. Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA required. Candidates must be authorized to work in the US on a full-time indefinite basis without the need for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future. A valid driver’s license is required. Military experience a plus

Positions are available spring, summer, and fall semesters

How to apply: Apply HERE and upload your resume, cover letter, law school transcripts and writing sample.

Deadline: November 23, 2017

 

Training is full please join us for the November training –  Watch the blog for dates.

 

*Expungement Clinic Seeking Student Volunteers*   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 October 28, 2017

9:00am- 1:00pm

The Akron-Summit County Public Library

60 S. High St.

Akron, Ohio 44308

 

All hours qualify as ProBono of Limited Means.     There will be a mandatory training session on Thursday October 26, 2017 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 Professor Staab at hstaab@uakron.edu.

THANK YOU!

AkronLawJobs 8822 Overview: The Honors Internship Program is a 10-week, PAID internship for undergraduate and graduate students. You will work side-by-side with FBI employees at one of our FBI headquarters locations or in one of our 56 field offices located across the country.

Seeking applicants from a wide range of academic areas, and you’ll be placed in assignments based on your educational background, skills sets, and unique life experiences.

As part of the application process, you will be asked to identify your preferred work location(s). The application will allow you to select up to three preferred work locations. If you are only interested in or available to work in one location, you should only select one location and leave the other two selections blank.Relocation and housing costs will not be provided. If you receive an offer to intern at your selected preferred work location but are no longer available to work at that location, the offer may be rescinded before the start of the internship program.

Key requirements: You must be a full-time student within the United States as an undergraduate, graduate, or post-doctorate student. Students are not eligible if graduating before the program start date (June 2018); exceptions are permitted to students continuing their education in the following semester. You must have and maintain at least a 3.0 GPA. Must be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance and be available for processing within the continental United States. Selectees must undergo and successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation as a condition of placement/retention in the position. Prior to the initiation of a background investigation, applicants will be required to pass a polygraph examination and a urinalysis drug test. The background investigation will include a check of your credit history and criminal record, as well as interviews with prior employers, references, co-workers, personal associates, family members, and friends. An applicant may be disqualified from selection or remove from employment based on information obtained during this background investigation.

PLEASE NOTE That if you meet any of the AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFIERS or don’t meet the key requirements you are not eligible for the Honors Internship Program and/or employment with the FBI.

AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFIERS: Are not a U.S. citizen (born or naturalized); Have been convicted of a felony; Have used illegal drugs in violation of the FBI Employment Drug Policy; Have defaulted on a student loan insured by the U.S. Government; Have failed an FBI-administered urinalysis drug test; Have failed to register with the Selective Service System (males only -exception apply).

HOW TO APPLY: (1)Establish an account on FBIJobs.gov by using the REGISTER NOW link or log in using your existing account; (2) APPLICATION located here; (3) Carefully review the entire job posting to ensure you fully understand the requirements of the position. Once you have read the posting, select the APPLY button at the top of the page to start the application process. (4)Read the terms and conditions then select the checkbox to continue the application. NOTE: Once you have completed a page, select the NEXT button to move onto the next step in the application. (5)Answer all questions in the prequalify section. NOTE: Select the menu at the top of the page to display the “Save as Draft” and “Contact Us” options. (6)Select the ATTACH RESUME button to upload your resume. You also have the option to ATTACH COVER LETTER but it is not required for this application. Select MY Device and follow your computer prompts to upload your files. (7)Answer all questions within the Online Questionnaire section; (8) Enter your education information within the Education and Work Experience section. Completion of this section is mandatory. (9)Select an option from the Highest Education Level drop-down menu; (10) Select the Add Education button and provide additional information about your education. Select the Done button to save your education details; (11) Attach the required documents to your application as identified in the job posting. Please refer to the guide above. (12) Select the ADD ATTACHMENT button then enter the Attachment Type and Attachment Title. (13) Select the My Device icon and follow your computer prompts to upload your attachments. (14) Complete the Additional Information section. This section is compromised of Federal Preferences, Personal Information, and How Did You Learn About Us?(15) You can complete the Diversity section or check the “I decline to answer” box. This information is only used for statistical purposes. (16) Review the application. You can select a section title to review your responses. To edit a response select MODIFY. (17) Once you have reviewed your application, select the SUBMIT button to submit your completed application.

Deadline: OCTOBER 15, 2017