On Sept. 27, The University of Akron School of Law proudly hosts a symposium celebrating the release of the book, Justice and Legal Change on the Shores of Lake Erie: A History of the Northern District of Ohio (Ohio Univ. Press 2012) that explores the many ways that the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio affected the development of American law and history. The book offers a “greatest hits” of cases from the Northern District, like the Kent State shootings, school desegregation, conscientious objection, abortion, and pollution on the Cuyahoga River. Beginning with the court’s creation in 1855, the book traces cases from fugitive slave rescues, political corruption, the Eugene Debs prosecution, to the immigration of alleged Nazi war criminal John Demyanjuk. This program provides the backstory on the big cases that came before the court and confirms the significant role played by district courts in the history of the United States, and features commentary by several judges from the Northern District and presentations by the book editors and chapter authors. Chief Judge Solomon Oliver, Jr. of the Northern District will provide concluding remarks. The symposium is “sold out,” but Akron Law students are welcome to attend the reception following the symposium. To register for the reception, RSVP no later than Monday, September 24 to Michele Novachek (manovac@uakron.edu). Be sure to write “Northern District Reception-Student Registration” in the subject line of your email to Mrs. Novachek.
Category: Career Planning: Job Postings/Symplicity
Court of Appeals of OH to hire three full time law clerks – 2013 grads apply today.
Lima, OH – Judicial Clerkships – Court of Appeals of Ohio, Third Appellate District
AkronLawJobs Job No. 3789 – Three full-time Judicial Law Clerk positions are available with the Third District Court of Appeals of Ohio, beginning August 2013. The salary is $55,000 annually.
Applicants must be entering their final year of studies in law school or be attorneys and should rank in the top one-third of their law school class. Maturity and excellent research and writing skills are a top consideration. All candidates interested in obtaining employment in a legal setting that offers challenging, diverse work are encouraged to apply.
To Apply: Please submit a resume, law school transcript and short writing sample (15 pages or less), plus please include a descriptive one-page cover letter outlining why you are interested in the position, how you will be an asset to the Court and any additional information that would be helpful to the Court in making their decision. Submit to: Susan M. Prueter, Administrative Counsel; Third District Court of Appeals; 204 N. Main Street; Lima, OH 45801. Deadline: October 5, 2012
Career Planning workshops – week of September 17, 2012
Tuesday, September 18 at 12:20 and 5:15 – Room 133: A Day in the Life of a Trial Attorney. Area trial attorneys will talk to students about their trial practice and what it takes to succeed as a trial attorney. Space is very limited so please RSVP today for this informative presentation. Call Jeanne Kennedy at 330-972-5321 or jeanne2@uakron.edu. Lunch will be served to those who attend.
Fall 2012 Public Interest Law Program Applications due Monday, September 17 at 12 noon
Fall 2012 Akron Law Public Interest Law Program: Applications for the Fall 2012 Public Interest Law (PIL) Program are due on Monday, September 17 at 12 noon. The Public Interest Law Program supports and encourages those students who would like to gain experience in public interest areas. Recent local placements have included:
Cleveland Homeless Legal Assistance Program
Community Legal Aid Services of Akron
City of Canton, Public Safety and Service Departments
Mahoning County Prosecutor
National Labor Relations Board
Ninth District Court of Appeals
Ohio Civil Rights Commission
U.S. Attorney’s Office
Stark County Public Defender’s Office
Summit County Prosecutor
CASA Guardian Ad Litem/Summit County Juvenile Court
University of Akron Legal Clinic/Appellate Review Office
U.S. Attorney’s Office
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
If you think you would like to do this work, but have no idea how to line up a placement, please feel free to call upon Professor Koosed (statewide agencies), Professor Carro (Akron), Career Planning Director, Barbara C. Weinzierl, Esq. (general) or Assistant Career Planning Director, Alisa Benedict O’Brien. The deadline to submit your application for fall 2012 funding is Monday, September 17 at 12:00 Noon. It is expected that you will secure a placement in advance of submitting your application.
The application form is to be filled out by the student/applicant. The organization that will employ you as a volunteer law clerk and will provide supervision will need to confirm that in a letter on their letterhead/stationary. They will need to include your start date, end date, number of hours per week on average, supervisor’s name, and a sentence describing your anticipated duties. This letter also needs to be submitted by the application deadline of Monday, September 17, 2012 at 12:00 Noon.
Application guidelines and forms can be obtained in the Career Planning and Placement Office or on our webpage at https://www.uakron.edu/law/career/students/public-interest-law-program—stipend-application.dot?previewPage=2&host_id=1
Calendar of CPPO events – week of September 10, 2012
Tuesday, September 11 at 12:20 p.m. – A Day in the Life of an IP Attorney with Mack Webner, senior counsel at Sughrue Mion. Room 133. RSVP to jeanne2@uakron.edu required.
Wednesday, September 12
8 a.m. – 9 a.m.– International Law Presentation with Matthew Wilson (Associate Dean of Student Affairs & Associate Professor of Law at the University of Wyoming College of Law)– Room W215. Prof. Wilson will offer tips, insights and thoughts on traditional and non-traditional career opportunities involving international law, both in the U.S. and overseas. Also, learn how to get involved in international opportunities during law school. A light breakfast will be served.
12:20 p.m. – Army JAG Information Session with Capt. Farley- Room 133. Learn about summer and post-grad opportunites with the Army JAG Corps.