Basketball is BACK! If you play basketball and are interested in continuing to play, law students run full court pickup Thursday mornings at 6:00am at the Student Rec Center. The mask policy still holds even while playing. Email Patrick Kabasinski at pmk27@uakron.edu to join.
Category: General Announcements
Interested in becoming a Social Justice Fellow?
Social Justice Fellows—Application
We welcome you to apply to be a Social Justice Fellow at the University of Akron School of Law. This program is intended to engage law students interested in addressing systemic and institutional sources of inequality and injustice. All students are eligible to apply. This is a change from previous years. We will be accepting five students entering law school in 2021 and filling open positions in the 2L and 3L+ classes.
The Goals of the Program are:
- Building Community among like-minded students
- Mentoring and guidance from faculty and from other Fellows
- Exposure to community organizations and leaders involved in working for social change.
Fellows will commit to as many as three hours per week devoted to related activities. During their time as fellows, students may engage in the following activities:
- Meet regularly.
- Help to research, plan and execute programs and initiatives.
- Work with community partners.
- Lead student discussion forums.
- Complete a Social Justice Project before graduation.
- Annual interview with the Director regarding professional goals and pathways.
To apply, please complete the online application.
Applications must be completed by midnight on Sunday, August 29th, 2021.
Finalist interviews will be conducted the week of August 30th, 2021.
We expect that Fellows will be announced by September 3rd, 2021.
Questions? Contact Professor Brant Lee, Director of Diversity and Social Justice Initiatives, at btlee@uakron.edu.
Interested in becoming a Social Justice Fellow?
Social Justice Fellows—Application
We welcome you to apply to be a Social Justice Fellow at the University of Akron School of Law. This program is intended to engage law students interested in addressing systemic and institutional sources of inequality and injustice. All students are eligible to apply. This is a change from previous years. We will be accepting five students entering law school in 2021 and filling open positions in the 2L and 3L+ classes.
The Goals of the Program are:
- Building Community among like-minded students
- Mentoring and guidance from faculty and from other Fellows
- Exposure to community organizations and leaders involved in working for social change.
Fellows will commit to as many as three hours per week devoted to related activities. During their time as fellows, students may engage in the following activities:
- Meet regularly.
- Help to research, plan and execute programs and initiatives.
- Work with community partners.
- Lead student discussion forums.
- Complete a Social Justice Project before graduation.
- Annual interview with the Director regarding professional goals and pathways.
To apply, please complete the online application.
Applications must be completed by midnight on Sunday, August 29th, 2021.
Finalist interviews will be conducted the week of August 30th, 2021.
We expect that Fellows will be announced by September 3rd, 2021.
Questions? Contact Professor Brant Lee, Director of Diversity and Social Justice Initiatives, at btlee@uakron.edu.
New Resume Collection
Resume Collect Employers
The following is a list of employers who wish to review the resumes of Akron law students and then invite selected students to their offices or for virtual interviews. Check SYMPLICITY under “OCI/Resume Collections” for detailed information on these employers and to submit your applications. Do not contact the firms directly unless otherwise stated.
APPLY FOR ALL ON SYMPLICITY BY NOON
| Employer | Submission Requirements | Hiring Criteria | Application Materials |
| Cordell and Cordell Contact: Rose Stayrook, Senior Paralegal | Submit on Symplicity Deadline: September 17, 2021 Summer Associate | 2L, 3L | Resume, Cover Letter, and Law School Transcript |
This Week’s OCI Deadlines
Fall 2021 On-Campus Interview Schedule
APPLY FOR ALL ON SYMPLICITY BY NOON
**Interview locations subject to change. Check Symplicity for the latest information**
| Interview Date | Employer | Hiring Criteria | Deadline For Applying |
| September 7, 2021 Location: School of Law | Kastner Westman & Wilkins, LLC | Classes: 2L Submit: Resume, Cover Letter, Law School Transcript, and Writing Sample Prefer: Top 25%, 3.0 GPA, Law Review, Moot Court or Trial Team | August 25, 2021 |