Classes of 2011 and 2012 – Canton law firm seeks associate. Submit materials to CPPO by this Thursday, May 10

Canton, OH; AkronLawJobs Job No. 3444 – Black McCuskey seeks a 2011 or 2012 Akron Law grad for their transactional practice group. Please submit resume and cover letter (addressed to Brian Mertes, Esq.) via e-mail to Barbara Weinzierl, Director of Career Planning, at bcw@uakron.edu no later than this Thursday, May 10 at 12 noon.  Subject line of e-mail should read “Black McCuskey Transactional Associate Position”. DO NOT CONTACT THE FIRM DIRECTLY. SUBMIT ALL MATERIALS TO CPPO BY DEADLINE DATE.

Free tickets to Jammin’ for Justice VIP event – e-mail Barbara Weinzierl NOW!

The Law School has four tickets to the pre-Jammin’ for Justice VIP reception this Friday, May 4 from 5 – 6 p.m. The VIP reception will be held at Uncorked Wine Bar upstairs from Musica. Only those with tickets will be able to gain entrance to the VIP event. You may request up to two tickets. Tickets will be given away on a first come, first served basis. E-mail  CPPO Director, Barbara Weinzierl (bcw@uakron.edu) and specify if you would like one or two tickets.  Winners will notified via e-mail.

Baker Donelson Diversity Scholarship Application Now Available

Baker Donelson Diversity Scholarship Application Now Available!  Application deadline is June 22, 2012.   

 Baker Donelson is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where the individual differences among us are understood, respected, appreciated and recognized as sources of strength of the Firm. These qualities enrich the environment in which we work. With this in mind, Baker Donelson will again award three scholarships to diverse law students who will complete their first year of law school by June 2012. Recipients will be awarded a six-week, salaried 2L Summer Associate position for the summer of 2013 in one of our following offices: Birmingham, AL; Orlando, FL; Atlanta, GA; Baton Rouge and New Orleans, LA; Jackson, MS; Chattanooga, Johnson City, Knoxville, Memphis and Nashville, TN; or Houston, TX.  Additionally, each recipient will be awarded $10,000 which will be paid prior to the student’s third year of law school to help defray the cost of law school tuition and related expenses.

 For complete eligibility criteria, instructions, and to apply for the Scholarship Program please visit: www.bakerdonelson.com/diversity-scholarship-diversity-practices

Revised job posting for Judge Annalisa Williams

Akron, OH: The Honorable Judge Annalisa Williams has an opening this fall for a part-time 1st or part-time or full-time 2nd  year law student to work 15-37.5 hours a week (depending on the applicant’s availability) at a pay rate of $11.00 an hour. All applicants must be in top 50% of class, must have civil procedure and must be available to train for the position during the summer. The selected applicant will be required to maintain Judge Williams’ civil docket. 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. Applicants must personally deliver their resume, cover letter, writing sample and unofficial transcript to:  The Honorable Judge Annalisa Williams; Akron Municipal Court; 217 South High Street, Room 924 (9th Floor) ; Akron, OH  44308 by Tuesday, May 8, 2012. Prior to delivering your application materials, you must contact Whitney Moore, Judge Williams’ current clerk, at 1-832-798-9308, to set up a time to deliver your materials. When you deliver your materials, be sure to dress professionally and be ready to meet the Judge and her staff.

 

 

Class of 2013 – looking for a summer job?

Cleveland, OH – Law Clerk – Jeffries, Kube, Forrest & Monteleone Co., LPA

AkronLawJobs Job No. 3411 – 2L Students:  Plaintiff-oriented litigation firm seeks law clerk with excellent research and writing skills.  Great career building opportunity.  The clerk’s responsibilities include all local court filings, legal research, drafting pleadings / motions / responses and maintaining the firm’s research database and library.  Position is open for immediate hire.  Full time summer, part-time during school.  $12.50/hour.  Please reference the firm’s website for additional info on the firm: www.jkfmlaw.com.  Please submit a Resume, Transcript and Writing Sample via email to:  Jarrett J. Northup, Esquire; Jeffries, Kube, Forrest, & Monteleone Co., LPA; 101 West Prospect Avenue; 1650 Midland Building; Cleveland, OH;  jnorthup@jkfmlaw.comDeadline:  ASAP