Category: Career Planning

Lary Zucker Workshop Today on Sports/Entertainment Law and Business Development — Chick-Fil-A will be served!!

TODAY—- Friday, February 19 at 12:15 in Room 152: Lary Zucker, Akron Law Class of 1972 and partner at Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin’s Cherry Hill, NJ office will speak about his very successful career in sports/entertainment and amusement law. He will also speak about business development and what it takes to be successful at developing clients and becoming knowledgable in a particular area of law. Mr. Zucker is a Chair of MDWC&G’s Amusement Sports and Entertainment Litigation Practice Group which defends theme parks, water parks, roller skating rinks, golf courses, ski areas, bowling centers, minor league baseball stadiums, concert venues, sports stadiums, and arenas. Lunch will be served to those who attend.

 

On-Campus Interviews – Submit materials to Career Planning –deadlines quickly approaching!

SPRING ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEW – A representative from the Ohio Army National Guard JAG Corps will be conducting on-campus interviews on Thursday, February 25, 2010. They are seeking applications from 3L and recent graduates. This is a reserve component slot, i.e., not a full time job. This is not an internship. Member will work at least one weekend a month and two weeks a year in military law.  

Application Materials: Resume and Cover Letter. Cover letter should be addressed to Major Brian Reali; Command Judge Advocate 37 1 BCT; 2825 W. Dublin Granville Road; Columbus, OH.

To Apply: Please submit application materials to the Career Planning Office no later than Wednesday, February 17, 2010.

SPRING ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEW – The City of Parma, OH will be conducting on-campus interviews on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 for a volunteer law clerk opportunity. Credit available through Akron Law’s Externship Program. They are seeking applications from 2L students.

Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, Law School Transcript, Writing Sample, and List of References. Cover letter should be addressed to: Keri L. Grabiec, Esq.; City of Parma Law Department; 6611 Ridge Road; Parma, OH 44129.

To Apply: Please submit application materials to the Career Planning Office no later than Thursday, February 18, 2010.

 

Want to Learn more about how to reduce your student loans or how to have your student loans completely forgiven?

Wednesday, February 17 at 12:15 and 5:15 – Room W-206: Presentation on the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). The Career Planning Office is pleased to welcome Anneliese Gryta, Akron Law alum, Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps Legal Fellow, attorney with Legal Aid of Western Ohio and expert on the CCRAA. Ms. Gryta will be at the Law School to discuss the benefits of CCRAA. Come hear her talk and learn about Income Based Repayment (allows students to link federal student loan payments to their income level) and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (complete loan forgiveness of federal student loans after 10 years of full time employment in a public service job). Lunch served for those who attend.

Career Planning Workshops & Events – Week of February 15

 Wednesday, February 17 at 12:15 and 5:15 – Room W-206: Presentation on the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). The Career Planning Office is pleased to welcome Anneliese Gryta, Akron Law alum, Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps Legal Fellow, attorney with Legal Aid of Western Ohio and expert on the CCRAA. Ms. Gryta will be at the Law School to discuss the benefits of CCRAA. Come hear her talk and learn about Income Based Repayment (allows students to link federal student loan payments to their income level) and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (complete loan forgiveness of federal student loans after 10 years of full time employment in a public service job). Lunch served for those who attend.

 

 

  

 

Thursday, February 18 from 10:30 a.m. until 3 p.m in the Student Union Ballrooms: All Akron Law students are invited to attend the University of Akron Center for Career Management (CCM)/UA Career Fair. During these tough economic times, students do not want to miss out on this fantastic opportunity to network and meet employers within the fields of science, technology, business, government and non-profit. Students should dress professionally and bring several resumes with them to distribute to employers. A list of registered employers can be found on the CCM website – www.uakron.edu/ccm.  

 

Friday, February 19 at 12:15 in Room 152: Lary Zucker, Akron Law Class of 1972 and partner at Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin’s Cherry Hill, NJ office will speak about his very successful career in sports/entertainment and amusement law. He will also speak about business development and what it takes t be successful at developing clients and become an expert in a particular area of law. Mr. Zucker is a Chair of MDWC&G’s Amusement Sports and Entertainment Litigation Practice Group which defends theme parks, water parks, roller skating rinks, golf courses, ski areas, bowling centers, minor league baseball stadiums, concert venues, sports stadiums, and arenas. Lunch will be served to those who attend.

 

 

 

US Army JAG Corps On-Campus Interviews — Resume Submission Deadline Tomorrow!

SPRING ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEW – A representative from the U.S. Army JAG Corps will be conducting on-campus interviews on Friday, February 19, 2010.  They will be interviewing 1L applicants for summer internships and 3L applicants for active duty accessions.  Please submit a resume to the Career Planning Office no later than Friday, February 12, 2010 at 3 p.m.*  So far, we have only received one resume for this on-campus interview. You are missing out on a great opportunity!!!

 

* We anticipate that representatives from the U.S. Armed Forces will be participating in on-campus interviews.  Please be advised that the Armed Forces’ “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy toward homosexuality constitutes discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation.  The Armed Forces’ position is contrary to the School of Law policy, but State law requires that we permit the Armed Forces to recruit on campus.  The following is the School of Law’s Nondiscrimination Policy, adopted and effective 2/14/02.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY
THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON SCHOOL OF LAW

The University of Akron School of Law is an equal education and employment institution.  It is the policy of The University of Akron School of Law that there shall be no discrimination against any individual because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, age, or religion.  The University of Akron School of Law prohibits discrimination on these bases in education, employment, admissions and services to graduates.  This nondiscrimination policy applies to all activities and programs and to all faculty, staff, and students.

ANTI-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON SCHOOL OF LAW
CAREER PLANNING & PLACEMENT OFFICE

The University of Akron School of Law/Law Career Planning Office is dedicated to providing equal opportunity for recruitment and employment of all who utilize its services.  Therefore, the Law Career Planning Office facilities and services are available only to organizations or individuals that maintain an affirmative action program for equal employment opportunity and do not discriminate in recruitment or employment against any person due to race, age, handicap, or disability, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation.*

*Except as is otherwise required by Ohio law.