Author: Maureen

Beckley, WV – Assistant Public Defender – Tenth Judicial Circuit – Office of the Public Defender

AkronLawJobs No. 7976 Overview: Seeking an Assistant Public Defender

Duties: Criminal defense representation, felony and misdemeanor, appeal work before the West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals, juvenile cases, Writ of Habeas Corpus, Abuse and Neglect cases,  Extradition, Parole and Probation violations.

Salary is negotiable depending upon experience, benefits included .Research and writing draft opinions/orders, reviewing motions/petitions for technical correctness and compliance with rules of procedure/statute.

Qualifications: Must possess a JD.

How to apply: Send resumes, references and telephone numbers to:

Office of the Public Defender

Tenth Judicial Circuit

220 N. Kanawha Street, Suite 2

Beckley, WV

Deadline: January 31, 2017

The summer intern works under the supervision of the Diversity Initiatives staff.  The intern will work with LSAC Diversity Initiatives, including the DiscoverLaw.org website, Prelaw Undergraduate School Programs, and LSAC Law School Forums.

Duties: Will be expected to prepare memos and written assignments, answer inquiries from prospective students, and assist with other projects as assigned. Some travel will be required.

Duration: Position is 10 to 12 weeks.

Qualification: 2L, 3L. Must be a current law student in good academic standing. Preference will be given to candidates with advanced communication skills and strong knowledge and understanding of various social media websites. Seeking applicants who share LSAC’s commitment to promoting diversity in the legal profession.

Compensation: Expected to work 37.5 hours per week at $22 per hour. Will work at the LSAC headquarters in Newtown, PA, and housing assistance will be provided, if needed.

How to apply: Applicants are required to submit a letter of interest; a resume; and the names, addresses, and contact information for two references. The letter of interest must explain why diversity, especially racial and ethnic diversity, is important to the legal profession, and must not exceed two pages in length. Must be submitted by e-mail to: The Office for Diversity Initiatives  Subject: 2016 LSAC Diversity Initiatives Intern,  DiversityOffice@LSAC.org

Deadline: February 10, 2016

The Trumbull County Probate Court is seeking an intern for an approximately 12 week period.  The intern will be part-time and will assist the Trumbull County Probate Court.  The Court is seeking a 1L, 2L, 3L or 4L.  The intern will work at the Trumbull County Probate Court, Trumbull County Courthouse, First Floor, 161 High Street NW, Warren, Ohio  44481.  Interested individuals should send a cover letter and a resume to Magistrate Emily Weston at eweston@trumbullprobate.org.  Any questions should be directed to Magistrate Weston at that e-mail address or at (330) 675-2521.  Resumes should be sent in as soon as possible, prior to January 18, 2017. 

 

Thurgood Marshall Law Society

2017 Summer Diversity Clerkship Program

The Dayton Chapter of the Thurgood Marshall Law Society is committed to increasing diversity and inclusion within the Dayton-area bar. This program is for students from traditionally underrepresented groups including Native American or Alaskan Native, Asian or Pacific Islander, African-American or Black, Hispanic, or a member of the LGBT community.

The Diversity Summer Clerkship Program is just one element of the commitment. Through this program, select students will receive real-world legal experience, develop fundamental research and writing skills, and receive networking training necessary for a solid foundation to a successful and impactful legal career.

• Applications will be solicited from students at all Ohio law schools
• Upon applying, candidates will rank their employer preferences
• Members of TMLS will review applications and recommend candidates to employers\
• Upon agreeing to participate in the program, each employer must inform TMLS as to its preference between rising 2L and rising 3L students
• Each employer will employ at least one candidate for the summer
• Employers are responsible for scheduling interviews with individual candidates
• Each employer will make its own final hiring and salary decisions
• Each selected candidate is required to attend the TMLS seminar on workplace etiquette and legal writing skills prior to the start of the clerkship
• Clerkships will last ten weeks, running from approximately May 15 through July 28
• Although individual schedules must be worked out with employers, students should expect to work at least 30-40 hours per week.

How to apply: Fill out the application and send:

• Application may be picked up in Law 110, the Career Center or Central Hower 301

• Cover Letter – including explanation of how background will increase diversity in the Dayton bar)
• Resume
• Writing Sample (no longer than five pages)
• Most recent transcript
• Current class curriculum

DEADLINE for receipt – February 3, 2017 – incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Late applications will not be reviewed.

You may either send via U.S. Mail or hand delivery to:

Robert Gresham

Wright & Schulte, LLC

130 W. Second Street, Suite 1600

Dayton, OH 45402

OR via e-mail to TMLS_DaytonClerkshipProgram@outlook.com