Interested in environmental law?

The Career Planning & Placement Office has received information regarding the 2013 Summer Environmental Internship sponsored by the Environmental Section of the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association. The internship provides funding for a summer job in either: 1- a governmental agency engaged in environmental law work, or 2- a non-profit organization with an environmental mission. Completed applications must be received by March 15, 2013. Further information and applications are available in the Career Planning Office.

Akron, OH – Law Clerk/Judicial Attorney – Akron Municipal Court

AkronLawJobs Job No. 3933 – Part –Time, Desired Class Level:  2L, 3L Students

Description – The Honorable Gerald K. Larson has an opening for a 2L or 3L evening student to work 20-25 hours a week at a rate of $11.00 an hour.  Must be in top 50% of class.  The selected applicant will be required to maintain Judge Larson’s civil docket and assist the Judge and his bailiff in any duties assigned by the court. This position involves extensive legal research and writing, including researching legal issues, drafting legal orders, drafting trial opinions, and assisting in the resolution of legal disputes.  To apply, please send resume, cover letter, transcript, and writing sample by mail to:

The Honorable Gerald K. Larson; Akron Municipal Court; 217 South High Street, #908; Akron, OH  44308.   Deadline:  ASAP

Looking for law students with chemical, electrical or computer engineering background

All law students – the Career Planning & Placement Office often receives inquiries from employers seeking students with degrees in chemical, computer or electrical engineering. If you have such a degree and would like to be added to our database, please send a copy of your resume to CPPO Director Barbara Weinzierl.

 

Presidential Management Fellows Application Deadline extended to November 26

To accommodate applicants that may have been affected by Hurricane Sandy, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management has extended the opportunity to apply to the Presidential Management Fellows program Class of 2013.  The application opened on November 5 and will remain open for all applicants until Monday, November 26, 2012, at 11:59 pm Eastern Time.  The entire application process, including submission of all necessary documents, must be completed before this date and time.

Applicants have several ways to find the application. At USAJOBS (www.usajobs.gov), simply search “Presidential Management Fellows,” or go to the Application Process\How to Apply on the PMF webpage. Applicants can also click on Apply Now to be taken directly to the on-line application. 

We recommend that applicants visit Become A PMF to find out more about the PMF application process.

Great summer 2013 job opportunity for Class of 2014 and 2015 – more job postings on AkronLawJobs/Symplicity

Cleveland, OH – Law Clerk – The Sherwin-Williams Company

AkronLawJobs Job No. 3973 – 1L, 2L Students; Students in the top 25% of their class are preferred. Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree and completed first or second year of law school (as of start date in May 2013).

 Position Responsibilities: The Sherwin-Williams Company is seeking a law clerk for the Litigation Group in the Legal Department for a one year clerkship beginning at the end of the current school year for full-time employment during the summer (May – August) and part-time during the subsequent school year (August – May). Applicants must be available to work at Sherwin-Williams’ downtown Cleveland headquarters. The successful candidate will work on projects regarding various litigation issues including product liability, consumer protection, contract, UCC, employment, personal injury, bankruptcy, discovery and procedure. Experience Required: First and second year law students eligible. Must provide grade point average with resume.  Additional Comments: Must be able to work full time during the summer (no split summers with a second employer) and part time (15-20 hours per week) in Cleveland, Ohio headquarters during school year. Apply via: http://careers.sherwin-williams.com/jobs/14883.  Please submit a resume and cover letter.   Cover letter should be addressed to:  Desiree Gwynn, HR Specialist; 101 West Prospect Avenue: Cleveland, OH.   Deadline:  December 28, 2012