Fall 2017 Externship Opportunity-University Hospitals

Shaker Heights, OH – Legal Compliance Externship – Fall 2017 – University Hospitals

AkronLawJobs No. 8269 Overview: The UH Clinical Research Center at University Hospitals is committed to identifying standards of excellence and potential areas for improvement in order to promote a solid foundation for the conduct of clinical and translational research.

Duties: Will include the opportunity to become directly involved with the broad range of legal matters that affect University Hospitals Health System, Inc. Compliance Department.

Qualifications: Applicants need to have completed at least one health law class by the start of the Externship, or have had a prior career in healthcare

How to apply: Please submit a resume, and cover letter to lawcareerplanning@uakron.edu

Deadline: May 2, 2017

Paid Law Clerk Position – Cleveland Metroparks

Cleveland, OH – Law Clerk – Cleveland Metroparks

AkronLawJobs No. 8262 Overview: The Law Clerk internship is a unique one-year, paid, part-time opportunity to work closely in an in-house position with the Legal Department, the Chief Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, and the Director of Human Resources gaining valuable experience in multiple areas of civil and criminal law.

Duties: The Law Clerk will engage in research and writing legal memoranda on various topics, review documents, assist with the preparation of criminal hearings and trials, attend court hearings, provide general office and administrative duties, including updating files and records, and calendaring and tracking deadlines. Research and write memorandum or policies on a wide range of issues. Review and/or draft contracts and contract amendments. Assist with the preparation of criminal hearings and trials. Attend court hearings, pre-trials, and trials. Assist in processing Public Records Requests and Worker’s Compensation matters. Lend support in procurement process including, but not limited to, drafting of Request for Proposals, Requests for Qualifications, Requests for Information and bidding documents. Maintains and analyzes federal, state and local legislation affecting Cleveland Metroparks. Provides training and development activities to Cleveland Metroparks staff, as required. Provide general office and administrative duties, including updating files and records, and calendaring and tracking deadlines. Performs related duties as assigned or apparent.

Qualifications: Must be a law student currently enrolled in an accredited law school within the United States. Must have a good driving record (less than six (6) active points on driving records at the application stage of the hiring process) and possess a valid Ohio driver’s license. Ability to speak and write clearly, concisely and persuasively using correct grammar, spelling and punctuation with ability to communicate one-on-one or in group settings. Ability to perform work with a high degree of accuracy and organization. Strong business acumen, including problem solving, vision, ability to manage multiple programs and meet deadlines, collaboration, leadership, decision making and ability to analyze diverse facts and develop clear and concise reports and recommendations. Ability to work cooperatively with others. Proficiency in Westlaw, traditional web search databases such as Google, and software programs including all Microsoft Office programs. Mature professional attitude and considerable discretion, including ability to manage confidential information. Ability to perform with considerable independence and initiative.

How to apply: Apply online at https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/RTI.home?c=1151751&d=ExternalCareerSite#/ See online application for specific document requirements.

Deadline: May 17, 2017

National Black Prosecutors Association Annual Job Fair July 18, 2017 – Cleveland

The National Black Prosecutors Association Annual Job Fair will be taking place on Tuesday, July 18^th at the Westin Cleveland Downtown, Cleveland Ohio. The early registration fee for the Job Fair is $25.00 for law students and 2017 law school graduates, and $50.00 for experienced attorneys. Starting May 1^St the regular Job Fair registration fee is $50.00 for law students and 2017 law school graduates, and $75.00 for experienced attorneys. On June 25^th the job fair registration fee increases to $100 for law students and the class of 2017, and $150.00 for experienced attorneys. Registration closes on July 1^st. All Job fair participants can mail in their payment, registration form and resume or go to our website at http://blackprosecutors.org/annual-conference and register online.

If lodging is needed, the Hilton Ballpark has extended a special Job Fair room rate of $134.00 per night for a single or double occupancy rooms. To make reservations, interviewees should call the Westin Cleveland Downtown at (314) 421-1776. Please note that the Westin Cleveland Downtown will not accept reservations under the NBPA conference block of rooms at the discounted rate until you are a registered job fair participant, therefore; job fair participants must register for the Job Fair prior to making hotel reservations.

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact us at (212) 335-4300 or NBPAJobFair2017@dany.nyc.gov. Additional information about the NBPA and the conference is also available on our website at www.blackprosecutors.org.

NBPA 2017 Conference Registration – Applicants
Time Period	Law Students & 2017 Graduates	Experienced Attorneys
Early Registration March 1^st – April 30^th	$25	$50
Regular Registration May 1^st – June 24^th	$50	$75
Late Registration June 25^th – July 1^st	$100	$150

If you are unable to register online and need the forms, please contact lawcareerplanning@uakron.edu.

Interested in a Career as a Solo Practitioner?

Interested in a career as a solo practitioner? Wondering about the Akron Bar Incubator Program to attain those goals? Join two of our graduates on Wednesday, April 12 at 12:15 p.m. in Room 140 at the Law School. They will discuss the interview process, expectations and how the program is designed, along with the benefits of participating in the Incubator Program.

All students welcome and food will be served!

$1,000 Scholarship Opportunity-Pew Law Center

Pew Law Center $1,000 Scholarship for College Students

As attorneys who practice bankruptcy law, we know that the work we do has an impact on the lives of everyday Americans. We help individuals who are feeling financially overwhelmed file for bankruptcy protection under the law and reorganize their finances. In many ways, these individuals get a fresh start in life thanks to bankruptcy. They get a chance to clear their debts, rebuild their credit and dream afresh about the life they now have the ability to construct from the ground up with their loved ones.

When Lawrence “D” Pew opened the doors to the Pew Law Center, he had the vision of a law firm that not only provided an exceptional quality of legal representation to clients facing significant financial setbacks, but also gave back to the community, particularly to support hard-working students and struggling entrepreneurs.

Our $1,000 Scholarship: What You Need to Know

So, if you are passionate about helping others like we are, and are a hard-working college student looking for a little break, we welcome you to apply for this scholarship. We are happy to provide the Pew Law Center’s $1,000 scholarship to one deserving law student. Those planning to submit their application for this scholarship should include information including:

First and last name
Mailing address with scholarship application submission
Phone number with area code
Email address

The award recipient can expect to receive the scholarship money 30-90 days after the deadline date. By agreeing to participate in this scholarship, you are giving the Pew Law Center full consent to contact you by mail, phone and e-mail. If you are granted the scholarship, you are also giving us your permission to use your first and last name, law school, university and your submitted law essay on our website or for any promotional purposes without any further compensation or payment to you. If you would prefer us to use a specific photograph, please send that to us with your submission. If you win the scholarship, you will also be responsible for the payment of any taxes that may be due as a result of receiving the scholarship.

2017 Pew Law Center Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

Award amount: $1,000
Deadline: Your application must be received by December 31, 2017

You are eligible to apply if you are a student who is currently attending or enrolled at a state-accredited law school or an undergraduate degree program at an accredited college or American University. Please provide proof of current college attendance such as transcripts from your college or university.

What You Need to Do to Apply

Please write an essay of up to 2,000 words on the following topic:

Student loan debt is crushing young people today. The average class of 2015 graduate with student loan debt will have to pay back a little over $35,000, according to government data. Today, student loans constitute the second largest form of consumer debt right behind home mortgages. Currently, the law does not allow student loans to be discharged in a bankruptcy? Do you think that should change? Why or why not?

Please send your essay as a Microsoft Word document. We’ll take the following factors into consideration while evaluating your essay and determining the winner:

A strong understanding of the issue about which you are writing.
Quality of writing including clarity, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
Creativity and originality. Do not repeat what you saw or read elsewhere and do not plagiarize material. If plagiarism is detected in your work, you will be immediately disqualified.
The passion you show for pursuing a career in law.
Make sure you research the subject carefully. Remember that bankruptcy laws vary by state.

In order to be eligible, you must be a resident of the United States. We are open to applicants of all academic levels and to applicants of all ages. You may also be a full-time or part-time student in order to qualify. We don’t require a minimum GPA for you to qualify for this scholarship.

Submissions should be sent via mail or email to:

Pew Law Center, PLLC
1811 South Alma School Road, Suite 260
Mesa, AZ 85210

Email:jj@pewlaw.com