Author: Maureen

Diversity Scholarship Opportunity

Please share with your first year law students that Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter is now accepting applications for our Diversity Scholarship.  Details are attached and also outlined below.

The Columbus, Ohio-based law firm of Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter is offering a first-year law student, who is a member of a historically underrepresented population a $10,000.00 scholarship, plus a paid summer clerkship position with our 2017 first-year class.

Our Diversity Scholarship is awarded annually based on demonstrated academic performance, accomplishments and activities.

Those interested in being considered should submit the following materials no later than January 31, 2017:

Cover page including name, address, phone number, e-mail address and underrepresented population status

  • Resume
  • Undergraduate Transcripts
  • First Semester Transcripts when available
  • Completed Application Questions (Please keep each response to one typed page):
  1. Describe a major accomplishment that has shaped your life, how it influenced your decision to pursue a career in law and prepared you for your future as a lawyer.
  2. Explain what diversity means to you.
  3. List any training and/or experience you believe to be relevant to this clerkship.
  4. Discuss why you have applied for this scholarship.

These materials should be sent to the attention of: Jenna Nistelbeck, Director of Human Resources

Capitol Square, Suite 1800, 65 East State Street, Columbus, OH 43215   Phone: (614)462-5400

Toll Free: (800) 860-7885 Fax: (614) 464-2634

HR@keglerbrown.com

http://www.keglerbrown.com/news/applications-for-2017-diversity-scholarship-now-being-accepted/

 

LAST CHANCE-Midwest Public Interest Law Career Conference

The deadline has been extended until Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 5:00.

All first, second and third year law students at Akron Law are invited to participate in the 29th Annual Midwest Public Interest Law Career Conference (MPILCC) to be held on Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Northwestern University School of Law in Chicago. The Conference offers students the opportunity to:

Interview with a variety of public interest and government employers for summer law clerk and entry-level attorney positions (employers will pre-screen resumes and select students to interview). Though most of the opportunities are unpaid or invite outside funding, there are positions that offer a stipend. Since most of the employers come mainly from the Midwest, students may find positions in the communities they seek to serve.

Meet with employers during Table Talk, a morning session where employers and students meet informally and share information. Employers may distribute brochures, newsletters and other organizational literature.

Respond to employer job postings (resume requests) for internships (volunteer or paid), fellowships, and entry-level positions. This service is available throughout the school year at the MPILCC Symplicity.com site to students registered for the MPILCC.

Registration and Fees – The University of Akron School of Law will pay the $300 NON-REFUNDABLE registration fee for all interested students to attend the MPILCC IF we have enough student interest to justify the cost. ANY INTERESTED STUDENTS MUST RSVP TO THE CAREER PLANNING AND PLACEMENT OFFICE BY FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25. Please declare your intention to attend the MPILCC by emailing lawcareerplanning@uakron.edu. We will notify all interested students once we determine if the registration fee will be paid by the CPPO. Please note, students will be responsible for their own travel, hotel, and miscellaneous expenses.

Private Investigator in Fairlawn Seeking Criminal Record Researchers

Bailey’s Investigative Services, private investigators in Fairlawn, are looking to hire new criminal background record researchers. The appropriate applicant will be in the top 30% of his or her class and also have experience searching criminal case court dockets. Experience volunteering in the CQE or Expungement clinics is a plus. Work will be part or full time depending on availability. If interested, please email applications, including a resume and short cover letter to dustin_odonnell@yahoo.com

Angel Tree Event – Community Service Limited Means Hours

We are proud to announce our upcoming Angel Tree Event, where we provide gifts to children whose parents are incarcerated.  It will be a Christmas party that includes lunch, crafts, movies, DJ, and stories.  The event will occur on December 10, 2016 at the Ohio Means Jobs Center, 1040 E. Tallmadge Ave., Akron, OH  44203, and is from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Volunteers may work all day or in shifts. Volunteers will arrive at 8:30 a.m. or 11:00 a.m.

Volunteers are needed for the following: Food Servers, Registration Helpers, Gift Escorts, Crafts, Gift Handouts, and Photo Handler

If you are interested, please contact:

Bobbi Snider @ 330.630.6071 or e-mail Bsnider@summitoh.net

 

2L or 3L Intern Student Coordinator-Summit County Legal Defender, Inc.

Summit County Legal Defender’s Office has an immediate opening for a Intern Student Coordinator as part of the Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative Program.

This is a paid position. This position offers unique experience interviewing juvenile clients accused of criminal offenses. It is the perfect opportunity for anyone who is passionate about helping people, especially young adults. The internship allows hands on experience with clients, and the court. You will be required to interview juvenile clients and obtain information that will help prepare the supervising attorney for morning preliminary detention hearings. You will also be responsible for coordinating with student volunteers who want to help conduct the interviews for pro bono hours.

2L or 3L or may apply.  Please send a cover letter, two references, and your resume to: Attorney Jennifer Lin, Summit.LDO@gmail.com. If you had already applied and have not been contacted please submit your application materials again by December 2, 2016.