November 16, 2010: 12:15 (Room 206) and 5:15 (Room 210). Weltman, Weinberg & Reis (WWR) will be here to talk
about job opportunities for law students and law graduates. WWR is the nation’s largest creditors’ rights law firm. Please stop by the CPPO today to pick up a copy of WWR’s brochure. Mark your calendar to attend this informative presentation and networking event.
Category: Career Planning: Job Postings/Symplicity
Want to Earn $50 in Two Hours?
The Office of External Programs is seeking law students to make phone calls to alumni thanking them for contributing to the Dean’s Club, Akron Law’s Annual Giving Fund. Phone calling will take place Sunday, November 14th from 1:00 – 3:00 pm in the Law School Dean’s Suite.
Each student caller will receive $50 for the two hours, which will include a brief training followed by making phone calls.
To apply call Amy Goodson, Manager of Annual Fund at 330.972.8619 by 10:00 pm Tuesday, November 9th. Leave a message with your name, telephone number and e-mail address.
All applicants must be currently enrolled law students and must be available the entire two hour period on the 14th.
The Career Planning Office Presents: The Bliss Institute for Applied Politics – Presentation on Internships and Work Experiences
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 12:15 – 1:15 PM – THE BLISS INSTITUTE FOR APPLIED POLITICS – ROOM 134 – Gail Garbrandt from The Ray C. Bliss Institute for Applied Politics will present information on work experiences and internships with local, state, and national party organizations, candidates, interest groups, or public officials. Past placements have included:
Local
Akron City Council
Stark County Republican Party
Summit County Child Support Agency
Summit County Democratic Party
Summit County Prosecutor
Summit County Republican Party
Various City Courts
Various Law Firms
Columbus, Ohio
Governor Strickland’s Office
League of Conservation Voters
Ohio Democratic Party
Ohio House of Representatives
Ohio Republican Party
Ohio Senate
Various Governmental Agencies
Various Political Consulting Firms
Washington, DC
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms
Congressman Ralph Regula’s Office
Senator George Voinovich’s Office
Senator Sherrod Brown’s Office
The White House
Various Congressional Offices
Learn How to Dress for Success and Network with lawyers and judges at the same time …..
Law Suits Fashion Show and CLE – Friday, Nov. 12
Law Suits Fashion Show and CLE. Friday, November, 12, 2010. Cost for Akron Law students is $27 for the CLE, Cocktail Hour and Fashion Show. Register online at http://www.akronbar.org/sections/womeninlaw.page
Registration deadline is November 5, 2010. See the flyer below for more details. Please also note that the CPPO will sponsor up to 5 law students for this event. If you would like to be included in the drawing for sponsorship to this event, you must submit your name and e-mail to the Career Planning Office (jeanne2@uakron.edu) by Tuesday, November 2 at 12 noon. Winners will be notified on Wednesday, November 3. You must still register your RSVP online with the Akron Bar at the website above by November 5.
Professor Barnes Seeks Research Assistant
Akron, OH – Research Assistant – The University of Akron School of Law
Symplicity Job No. 2003
Research Assistant needed for approximately 8 – 10 hours of research per week. The student should have some background in constitutional law and international law. Specialty knowledge regarding France’s legal system is a plus. My current project is on the topic of equality of educational opportunity in France and the United States. The research assistant will be expected to read my draft, conduct legal and general internet searches on the current literature related to the subject matter of my article, abstract relevant articles, and cite check. Submit resume and writing sample to Professor Kristen Barnes at barnes6@uakron.edu.
Deadline: ASAP