Community Legal Aid of Akron will be at Akron Law School on Wednesday, November 4 to interview 2nd and 3rd year students. If you are interested in being considered for an interview, you must submit a cover letter and your resume to the Career Planning Office by Monday, November 2 at 12 Noon. DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED!
Category: Career Planning
Midwest Public Interest Law Career Conference
All first, second and third year law students at Akron Law are invited to participate in the 21st Annual Midwest Public Interest Law Career Conference (MPILCC) to be held on Saturday, February 6, 2010 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 often 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 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), fellowship, and entry-level positions. This service is available throughout the school year at the MPILCC Symplicity.com site to students registered for the MPILCC Career Conference.
REGISTRATION AND FEES
Akron Law School will pay the $300 NON-REFUNDABLE registration fee for all interested students to attend the MPILCC. However, ANY INTERESTED STUDENTS MUST RSVP TO THE CAREER PLANNING OFFICE BY THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3. Please declare your intention to attend the MPILCC by clicking on the following link: On-line RSVP Form. Students are responsible for their own travel, hotel, and miscellaneous expenses.
New On-Campus Interviewer Added — Community Legal Aid in Akron
Community Legal Aid in Akron will be here at the Law School on Wednesday, November 4 to interview 2nd year students for summer 2010 positions.
If you are interested in being considered for an interview, you must submit a cover letter and your resume to the Career Planning Office by Wednesday, October 28 at 12 Noon.
Do you want to work in Philadelphia or Southern New Jersey?
Are you from the Philadelphia or Southern NJ area? Or do you hope to land a job there next summer or after graduation? Well, then the Career Planning Office invites you to lunch with Doug Dolfman, Esq., an Akron Law grad and sole practitioner in Philadelphia. This lunch reception will be held on Thursday, october 22 at 12 noon in Room 133. Mr. Dolfman is a criminal defense attorney and is licensed to practice death penalty cases. This is a great networking opportunity and a great opportunity to learn more about employment opportunities in eastern Pennsylvania. LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED BY THE CAREER PLANNING OFFICE, BUT ALL STUDENTS MUST RSVP TO THE CAREER PLANNING OFFICE BY TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20 AT 12 NOON. E-MAIL YOUR ATTENDANCE TO JEANNE KENNEDY AT JEANNE2@UAKRON.EDU. See you there!
Hot Topics in Labor Law – Wednesday, October 21 from 5:15 – 6:15
Mark your calendars NOW – Wednesday, October 21, 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m – Curtis Mack, Akron Law grad and nationally recognized expert on labor law will be at Akron Law to meet with students for an informative and lively discussion on current trends in the field of labor law. Mr. Mack’s presentation will be held in West Hall Room 214. Refreshments will be served. SPACE IS LIMITED AND YOU MUST RSVP TO THE CAREER PLANNING OFFICE BY MONDAY, OCTOBER 19. See you there!!