Career Planning: Job Postings/Symplicity – Page 228

On-Campus Interviews – Submit materials to Career Planning –deadlines quickly approaching!

SPRING ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEW – A representative from the Ohio Army National Guard JAG Corps will be conducting on-campus interviews on Thursday, February 25, 2010. They are seeking applications from 3L and recent graduates. This is a reserve component slot, i.e., not a full time job. This is not an internship. Member will work at least one weekend a month and two weeks a year in military law.

Application Materials: Resume and Cover Letter. Cover letter should be addressed to Major Brian Reali; Command Judge Advocate 37 1 BCT; 2825 W. Dublin Granville Road; Columbus, OH.

To Apply: Please submit application materials to the Career Planning Office no later than Wednesday, February 17, 2010.

SPRING ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEW – The City of Parma, OH will be conducting on-campus interviews on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 for a volunteer law clerk opportunity. Credit available through Akron Law’s Externship Program. They are seeking applications from 2L students.

Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, Law School Transcript, Writing Sample, and List of References. Cover letter should be addressed to: Keri L. Grabiec, Esq.; City of Parma Law Department; 6611 Ridge Road; Parma, OH 44129.

To Apply: Please submit application materials to the Career Planning Office no later than Thursday, February 18, 2010.

Career Planning Workshops & Events – Week of February 15

Wednesday, February 17 at 12:15 and 5:15 – Room W-206: Presentation on the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). The Career Planning Office is pleased to welcome Anneliese Gryta, Akron Law alum, Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps Legal Fellow, attorney with Legal Aid of Western Ohio and expert on the CCRAA. Ms. Gryta will be at the Law School to discuss the benefits of CCRAA. Come hear her talk and learn about Income Based Repayment (allows students to link federal student loan payments to their income level) and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (complete loan forgiveness of federal student loans after 10 years of full time employment in a public service job). Lunch served for those who attend.

Thursday, February 18 from 10:30 a.m. until 3 p.m in the Student Union Ballrooms: All Akron Law students are invited to attend the University of Akron Center for Career Management (CCM)/UA Career Fair. During these tough economic times, students do not want to miss out on this fantastic opportunity to network and meet employers within the fields of science, technology, business, government and non-profit. Students should dress professionally and bring several resumes with them to distribute to employers. A list of registered employers can be found on the CCM website – www.uakron.edu/ccm.

Friday, February 19 at 12:15 in Room 152: Lary Zucker, Akron Law Class of 1972 and partner at Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin’s Cherry Hill, NJ office will speak about his very successful career in sports/entertainment and amusement law. He will also speak about business development and what it takes t be successful at developing clients and become an expert in a particular area of law. Mr. Zucker is a Chair of MDWC&G’s Amusement Sports and Entertainment Litigation Practice Group which defends theme parks, water parks, roller skating rinks, golf courses, ski areas, bowling centers, minor league baseball stadiums, concert venues, sports stadiums, and arenas. Lunch will be served to those who attend.

Career Planning Announces Dining Etiquette Workshop

Thursday, February 4, 2010 from 12 noon – 1:30 p.m. — Dining Etiquette Luncheon: The Career Planning Office invites and encourages all law students to attend the following “Etiquette” Luncheon on Thursday, February 4 at the University of Akron’s Martin Center located at 105 Fir Hill. Please read the following description and follow the instructions to register. You must put down a $25 deposit when you make your reservation, but that will be refunded when you attend. SO, this event is free for all law students.

Do you think you have what it takes to make a good first impression on a prospective employer? In today’s economy you want to make sure you have the tools to stay ahead of the competition. Learn and polish your etiquette and professional skills at the Center for Career Management’s “Wine, Dine, and How to Act Fine” Etiquette Lunch.

This “crash course” highlights the basic elements of a full-course meal. Dining tips will be facilitated by a consultant specializing in etiquette and interviewing, as you enjoy a lunch of soup, salad, your choice of entrée, and dessert. Reservations for this event must be made by 4:59 p.m., Monday, February 1^st, through the Center for Career Management, Simmons Hall 301 (330-972-7747). Seating is limited so sign up early.

For more information and reservation details contact the Center for Career Management at 330-972-7747 or uaccm@uakron.edu. A $25 deposit (cash, credit card or Zip Card meal plan) is required when you register and will be refunded if you attend the event. Those who reserve a meal, but do not attend, will forfeit their $25. Faculty and alumni may also attend, but will pay the full $25.

Vorys, Sater to Review Akron Law Resumes – submit materials to Career Planning by Wed., October 7

Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease would like to review resumes of Akron Law students interested in their Cleveland, Akron, Columbus and Cincinnati, OH offices.
Hiring Criteria: 2D/3E; prefer top 10%; Law Review and/or Moot Court/Mock Trial
Submit cover letter and resume to Career Planning Office by 12 noon on Wednesday, October 7, 2009.
Cover letters should be addressed to Mark Knueve, Esq.at the firm’s Columbus office (52 E. Gay Street; Columbus, OH 43215). Do not contact firm directly — submit materials to the Career Planning Office and we will forward them.
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Akron Law Firm Seeks Law Clerk – Deadline: Wednesday, 9/30

As announced in The Career Connection, the Career Planning Office is collecting resumes for an Akron law firm that is searching for a 2D/3E/3D/4E law student to work part-time as a law clerk. Duties include legal reserach, filing, assisting with discovery and writing. The firm requested that we not publish the name of the employer. Submit resume and cover letter to the Career Planning Office by 5:00 p.m., tomorrow, Wednesday, September 30, 2009.