Category: Career Planning: Job Postings/Symplicity

Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP will be on campus to interview selected students on August 18th for the firm’s summer 2016 program for Second Year Students.
To apply:
Submit Resume, Cover Letter, Transcripts – Law School via Symplicity.
Criteria: Top 20%, Preferred: Moot Court/ Mock Trial, Technical Background
Deadline to apply is Wednesday, July 29th by 5:00 PM

Questions? Contact the CPPO!

Canton, OH – 2016 Summer Associate – Black McCuskey Souers & Arbaugh
AkronLawJobs No. 6627 Overview: The firm of Black McCuskey Souers & Arbaugh in Canton, OH seeks candidates for its 2016 summer associate program. The firm will host selected students at its office for interviews and a networking event in September.
Criteria: 2L students, top third of class, moot court/mock trial preferred.
How to apply: please email a resume, cover letter (including reasons why you are interested in this
particular firm), writing sample and transcript to lawcareerplanning@uakron.edu
Deadline: Wednesday, August 27th by 5:00 PM

The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland is currently seeking applicants for the Fall 2015 Program! They will be on campus on August 12th to interview selected candidates.

Classes: 2L
Submit: Cover Letter, Resume, Writing Sample, References on Symplicity
Preferred Criteria: Class Rank Top 25% of class, GPA 3.0+, Foreign Language

If interested, please submit your materials on Symplicity by Thursday, July 23rd. If you have questions, please contact the CPPO.

For 2Ls:
Cleveland, OH – Summer Law Clerk (Business Litigation) – Thompson Hine LLP
AkronLawJobs No. 6561 Overview: Thompson Hine LLP seeks a 2L for a litigation-focused summer clerkship in its Cleveland office. The summer law clerk will work with members of the Business Litigation and Product Liability Litigation practice groups. Outstanding academic credentials, excellent writing and research skills, and a strong interest in a career as a trial lawyer are required. Participation in Law Review and moot court team competition are preferred, as is coursework and/or clinical offerings in trial practice. A tie to or strong interest in northeast Ohio is preferred. Required materials include a letter of interest, resume, and transcript.
Qualifications: 2L, Top 10%, Outstanding academic credentials, excellent writing and research skills, and a strong interest in a career as a trial lawyer are required. Participation in Law Review and moot court team competition are preferred, as is coursework and/or clinical offerings in trial practice. A tie to or strong interest in northeast Ohio is preferred
How to apply: Submit Cover Letter, Resume, and Transcript
Deadline: July 17, 2015

Cleveland, OH – Summer Law Clerk (Corporate Transactions & Securities) – Thompson Hine LLP
AkronLawJobs No. 6560 Overview: Thompson Hine LLP seeks a 2L for a transactional-focused summer clerkship in its Cleveland office. The summer law clerk will work with members of the Corporate Transactions & Securities and Real Estate practice groups. Outstanding academic credentials (preferably with coursework in such areas as business associations, mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance, corporate governance, real estate finance/transactions, federal income tax, secured transactions, and bankruptcy), excellent drafting and research skills, the ability to take on material responsibility and interact directly with clients at an early stage, the drive to inspire client confidence and foster strong client relationships, a strong work ethic and independent discipline, and an interest in a career as a transactional lawyer are required. A tie to or strong interest in northeast Ohio is preferred. Required materials include a letter of interest, resume, and transcript.
Qualifications: 2L, Class Rank: Top 10%
How to apply: Submit Cover Letter, Resume, and Transcript
Deadline: July 17, 2015

Dayton, OH – Summer Law Clerk (Corporate Transactions & Securities) – Thompson Hine LLP
AkronLawJobs No. 6564 Overview: The Corporate Transactions & Securities group of Thompson Hine LLP seeks a 2L for a summer clerkship in its Dayton office. This position will focus on complex transactional matters, including mergers & acquisitions, public offerings, contract drafting and corporate governance issues. Outstanding academic credentials, excellent drafting and research skills, and an interest in a career as a transactional lawyer are required. Participation in extracurricular activities is preferred, as is coursework focusing on mergers & acquisitions, corporate finance and corporate governance. A tie to or strong interest in southwest Ohio is preferred. Required materials include a letter of interest, resume, and transcript.
Qualifications: 2L, Top 10%, Outstanding academic credentials, excellent drafting and research skills, and an interest in a career as a transactional lawyer are required. Participation in extracurricular activities is preferred, as is coursework focusing on mergers & acquisitions, corporate finance and corporate governance. A tie to or strong interest in southwest Ohio is preferred.
How to apply: Submit Cover Letter, Resume, and Transcript
Deadline: July 17, 2015

Cincinnati, OH – Summer Law Clerk (Corporate Transactions & Securities) – Thompson Hine LLP AkronLawJobs No. 6563 Overview: The Corporate Transactions & Securities group of Thompson Hine LLP seeks a 2L for a summer clerkship in its Cincinnati office. This position will focus on complex transactional matters, including mergers & acquisitions, public offerings, private equity deals and corporate governance issues. Outstanding academic credentials, excellent drafting and research skills, and an interest in a career as a transactional lawyer are required. Participation in extracurricular activities is preferred, as is coursework focusing on mergers & acquisitions, corporate finance and corporate governance. A tie to or strong interest in southwest Ohio is preferred. Required materials include a letter of interest, resume, and transcript.
Qualifications: 2L, Top 10%, Outstanding academic credentials, excellent drafting and research skills, and an interest in a career as a transactional lawyer are required. Participation in extracurricular activities is preferred, as is coursework focusing on mergers & acquisitions, corporate finance and corporate governance. A tie to or strong interest in southwest Ohio is preferred.
How to apply: Submit Cover Letter, Resume, and Transcript
Deadline: July 17, 2015

Cincinnati, OH – Summer Law Clerk (Business Litigation) – Thompson Hine LLP
AkronLawJobs No. 6562 Overview: The Business Litigation group of Thompson Hine LLP seeks a 2L for a summer clerkship in its Cincinnati office. Outstanding academic credentials, excellent writing and research skills, and a strong interest in a career as a trial lawyer are required. Participation in Law Review and moot court team competition are preferred, as is coursework and/or clinical offerings in trial practice. A tie to or strong interest in southwest Ohio is preferred. Required materials include a letter of interest, resume, and transcript.
Qualifications: 2L, Top 10%, Outstanding academic credentials, excellent writing and research skills, and a strong interest in a career as a trial lawyer are required. Participation in Law Review and moot court team competition are preferred, as is coursework and/or clinical offerings in trial practice. A tie to or strong interest in southwest Ohio is preferred.
How to apply: Submit Cover Letter, Resume, and Transcript
Deadline: July 17, 2015

For 3Ls:
Cleveland, OH – Associate (Corporate Transactions & Securities) – Thompson Hine LLP
AkronLawJobs No. 6565 Overview: Thompson Hine LLP seeks a 2016 graduate to join its Corporate Transactions & Securities group as an associate in the Cleveland office next fall. The ideal candidate will have outstanding academic credentials, a strong work ethic, excellent writing skills, people skills and the ability to establish strong client and peer relationships. Coursework in business entity selection and formation (including corporations and partnerships), mergers and acquisitions, and securities is preferred. A tie to or strong interest in northeast Ohio is preferred. Required materials include a letter of interest, resume, and transcript.
Qualifications: 3L, Top 10%. The ideal candidate will have outstanding academic credentials, a strong work ethic, excellent writing skills, people skills and the ability to establish strong client and peer relationships. Coursework in business entity selection and formation (including corporations and partnerships), mergers and acquisitions, and securities is preferred.
How to apply: Submit Cover Letter, Resume, and Transcript
Deadline: July 17, 2015
Cincinnati, OH – Associate (Business Litigation) – Thompson Hine LLP
AkronLawJobs No. 6566 Overview: Thompson Hine LLP seeks a 2016 graduate to join its Business Litigation group as an associate in the Cincinnati office next fall. Outstanding academic credentials, excellent writing and research skills, and a strong interest in a career as a trial lawyer are required. Participation in Law Review and moot court team competition are preferred, as is coursework and/or clinical offerings in trial practice. A tie to or strong interest in southwest Ohio is preferred. Required materials include a letter of interest, resume, and transcript.
Qualifications: 3L, Top 10%. Outstanding academic credentials, excellent writing and research skills, and a strong interest in a career as a trial lawyer are required. Participation in Law Review and moot court team competition are preferred, as is coursework and/or clinical offerings in trial practice.
How to apply: Submit Cover Letter, Resume, and Transcript
Deadline: July 17, 2015

Law Clerk/ Bailiff to Hon. Jim D. James, Stark County Common Pleas Court, Family Court Division
AkronLawJobs No. 6589 Overview: Manage Judge James’ courtroom, calling docket, witnesses, attorneys; legal research, legal writing; docket management; coordinating with security and occasional jury management
Judge utilizes law students for this position to give employees legal training and experience
Salary/ Benefits: $31,000/ health care, sick leave, vacation and PERS
How to apply: Send Resume and Cover Letter by email or hard copy to Court
Peggie Conner, Judicial Assistant
Email Address: PKConner@starkcountyohio.gov
Stark County Family Court
Judge Jim D. James
110 Central Plaza S. Suite 601
Canton, Ohio 44702
Deadline Extended: July 27, 2015