Category: Career Planning: Job Postings/Symplicity

The University of Akron School of Law Legal Clinic is accepting applications for one paid position in our  . All students are invited to apply, including rising 2L’s. Persons chosen for the position will be paid $8.50 per hour up to 20 hours per week. The chosen student will be traveling to the Mahoning County Jail once a week, meeting with inmates who have legal questions, and researching and drafting letters back to the inmates answering their questions.

Students interested in developing interviewing, research, and writing skills should apply. Our clinic graduates use their skills in civil and criminal contexts as Public Defenders, County Prosecutors, Legal Aid lawyers, judicial law clerks, and civil practitioners.

A cover letter and resume must be submitted to Mrs. Davis at jmw93@uakron.edu as soon as possible. We will be conducting interviews as applications are received and anticipate making a decision quickly, so please apply immediately if you wish us to consider your application. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Heather Staab at hstaab@uakron.edu or stop in the Legal Clinic in Quaker Square Room 401.

 

New York, NY – 2017 NFL Summer Internship Program (Legal – Management Council) – National Football League

The summer program will run from Monday, June 6, 2017 through Friday, August 5, 2017. Please note that some departments may require their interns to work past the official end date. If so, this will be communicated to the applicant during the interview process.

Duties: Interns will be required to work five (5) full days (approximately 40 hours) per week. Interns will be paid an hourly rate for their work.  NFL Management Council Law Clerks are required to commit to a 40 hour work week assisting attorneys with various labor relations matters, which may include and are not limited to: The administration of the NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement and League Policies; The representation of NFL Clubs in all aspects of labor arbitration cases (i.e. grievances); Research and legal writing assignments.

Qualifications: Students in their first or second year of Law School; Candidates should possess strong organizational skills, fine attention to detail and sharp analytical skills; Candidates should have an interest in Labor and Employment Law, Collective Bargaining and Litigation; Some prior internship and/or work experience is preferred; Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Applicants must be legally permitted to work in the United States and international students must have all visas and employment authorizations prior to the start of the internship; Completion of this application assumes eligibility to work in the United States.

How to apply: Apply HERE Job #2324

Deadline: February 10, 2017

 

Beachwood, OH – 2017 Summer Associate Program – Law Department – Cleveland Clinic

AkronLawJobs:  7827  Overview:  The Law Department of the Cleveland Clinic Health System is staffed by approximately 30 lawyers and an additional 50 support personnel.  The Law Department is located on the Cleveland Clinic Administrative Campus in Beachwood, Ohio, an upscale Cleveland suburb.  The attorneys practice law in a wide variety of practice areas including medical malpractice, risk management, hospital law, medical staff, clinical research, medical education, commercial transactions, real property, tax-exempt organizations, fraud and abuse, management care contracting, labor and employment, and corporate compliance.

Duties will include completing a prescribed regimen of hands-on activities in all of the major areas of practice.  The summer associates are also given the opportunity to attend various hospital committee meetings.

Qualifications:  2L, Preference is given to students who demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in the health care field. An indication of your GPA and ranking should be noted on your resume.

How to apply:  e-mail your resume and a brief writing sample to:  privitp@ccf.org

Or mail directly to Pamela Privitera, Cleveland Clinic Law Department, 3050 Science Park Drive, AC321, Beachwood, OH  44122

Deadline:  December 31, 2016

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP

Diversity Scholarship Program

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, one of the largest law firms with 21 offices across the country, is pleased to offer its Diversity Scholarship Program.

In addition to working as a salaried Summer Associate in one of Dinsmore’s offices, recipients will receive a scholarship up to $10,000. Recipients will also be assigned a mentor who will serve as a dedicated resource for professional development. We are specifically seeking applicants who have a strong record of academic or professional achievement, demonstrated leadership qualities, and a meaningful commitment to diversity.

We are pleased to offer a unique opportunity for one FIRST-YEAR LAW STUDENT with global consumer products company Proctor & Gamble. One first-year scholarship recipient will be salaried Summer Associate for both P&G and Dinsmore, splitting a 12-week period between both organizations’ Cincinnati, Ohio offices.

Students should download and complete the application forms (below) to indicate specific interest Application

Deadline to apply December 31, 2016

Canton, OH – Law Clerk – Reed Law Offices, LLC

AkronLawJobs No. 7882  Overview:  Seeking a part-time law clerk to assist attorney in the general practice of law 10 to 20 per week.  Hourly rate between $12 and $15 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Duties: Conducting legal research, legal writing, drafting, gathering facts and information from clients, witnesses, and other sources, preparing documents, performing administrative tasks, and otherwise assisting the attorney in representing clients.

How to apply:  Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, references, and a writing sample to:  Reed Law Offices, LLC, 401 Tuscarawas St. West, Suite 300, Canton, OH 44702  OR email nikkireedlaw@gmail.com

Deadline:  January 7, 2017