Deadline extended to August 22nd. A Cleveland area attorney is looking for Akron Law students to participate in a voir dire exercise during a CLE course offered at the All-Ohio Legal Forum in Cleveland, Ohio next Friday August 25, 2017. Each participant will act as a juror and will be provided with the assigned a specific personality, bias, or characteristic. The session is from 8:45 a.m.-10:15 a.m, although you may be require to arrive earlier or stay later. This is an excellent networking opportunity and a unique experience to watch experienced attorneys go through the voir dire process. Students who participate are also eligible for pro bono service hours. All interested students should contact Alecia Bencze, the Assistant Director of Career Services and Student Advising (anb77@uakron.edu), by 4:00 p.m. August 18th, 2017 to sign-up, so that she may provide an accurate count to Attorney Gurbach.
Author: Maureen
Pro Bono Limited Means Opportunity for Students
Akron, OH – PAID Intern / Student Coordinator – Summit County Legal Defender’s Office
Akron, OH – PAID Intern / Student Coordinator – Summit County Legal Defender’s Office APPLY NOW!
AkronLawJobs No. 8621 Overview: Currently hiring two people ASAP. Seeking an Intern / Student coordinator for the Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative Program. This is a paid position. Duties: Will interview juvenile clients accused of criminal offenses to obtain information that will help prepare the supervising attorney for preliminary detention hearings. Will also be responsible for coordinating with student volunteers who want to help conduct the interviews for pro bono hours Qualifications: Be passionate about helping people, especially kids.
How to apply: Send your cover letter, resume, and two references to: Attorney Jennifer Lin at Summit.LDO@gmail.com
Deadline: August 18, 2017 DEADLINE CHANGE
LEGAL CLINIC ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR PAID POSITION
The University of Akron School of Law Legal Clinic is accepting applications for one paid position in our Inmate Assistance Program. All students are invited to apply, including rising 2L’s. Persons chosen for the position will be paid $8.50 per hour up to 20 hours per week. The chosen student will be traveling to the Summit County Jail on Monday mornings, meeting with inmates who have legal questions, and researching and drafting letters back to the inmates answering their questions.
Students interested in developing interviewing, research, and writing skills should apply. Our clinic graduates use their skills in civil and criminal contexts as Public Defenders, County Prosecutors, Legal Aid lawyers, judicial law clerks, and civil practitioners.
A cover letter and resume must be submitted to Mrs. Davis at jmw93@uakron.edu as soon as possible. We will be conducting interviews as applications are received and anticipate making a decision quickly, so please apply immediately if you wish us to consider your application. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Heather Staab at hstaab@uakron.edu or stop in the Legal Clinic in Law School Room 301.
Ropes & Gray Roscoe Trimmier Diversity Scholarship
Ropes & Gray has long been a dedicated proponent of law firm diversity and inclusion. Our Diversity Committee, Women’s Forum, and LGBTQ Forum work to help achieve our mission of attracting, retaining, and promoting to partnership and leadership outstanding lawyers who reflect the global marketplace and communities that we serve. As part of our commitment, we offer the Roscoe Trimmier Jr. Diversity Scholarship for selected second year law students who exemplify the accomplishment, leadership, and dedication that were the hallmarks of Mr. Trimmier’s life, and who are members of populations historically underrepresented in the legal profession.
The scholarship amount, $25,000, will be granted to a limited number of second year law students who join the Firm’s summer program. You will find more details about the application process on our website at https://www.ropesgray.com/diversityscholarship.