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This scholarship is aimed at recent law students and/or law school graduates studying for the Bar who are either LGBTQ+ or who will be working in the LGBTQ+ space doing public interest work which may include, but not be limited to, working for Community Based Organizations (“CBO’s”); Non-Governmental Organizations (“NGO’s); policy work in a governmental and/or non-governmental setting; doing academic research, teaching or the like; or any other type of program that helps to promote and protect the Rule of Law and the civil and human rights of LGBTQ+ persons.

The Scholarship will provide financial support to a first, second or third year law student, or recent law graduate to enable the student or recent law graduate to work in the LGBTQ+ public interest arena.

One or more scholarships of up to $5,000 each are awarded annually, subject to the availability of funds and the recommendation of the Commission’s Scholarship Committee. The objective is to award the first scholarship(s) in time for the recipient(s) to utilize the funds during Summer/Fall 2021.

Application Process:

1. Complete application online.
2. Also required:
   i. Current resume
   ii. Law School Transcript
   iii. Personal statement; not exceeding 500 words.
3. Submit all three documents to sogi@americanbar.org by April 30, 2021.

For more information on the scholarship and how to apply, please click on the link below.

https://www.americanbar.org/groups/diversity/sexual_orientation/SOGI/

For inquiries, contact skip.harsch@americanbar.org

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We need current law students to help at our Law Commencement – and you will earn community service hours for doing so!

DATE: Sunday, May 16

TIME: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

WHERE: InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field

WHAT: We need volunteers to assist with registration and various other aspects of commencement.

HOW TO RESPOND: Please email Shannon Aupperle at sfauppe@uakron.edu as soon as possible, but no later than May 7.

DRESS CODE: Professional

Please try to be available to volunteer – we really need you! This is a great event, and you can see what to expect when you complete your law studies.

If you have any questions, please contact Shannon at sfauppe@uakron.edu Thank you!

We need current law students to help at our Law Commencement – and you will earn community service hours for doing so!

DATE: Sunday, May 16

TIME: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

WHERE: InfoCision Stadium – Summa Field

WHAT: We need volunteers to assist with registration and various other aspects of commencement.

HOW TO RESPOND: Please email Shannon Aupperle at sfauppe@uakron.edu as soon as possible, but no later than May 7.

DRESS CODE: Professional

Please try to be available to volunteer – we really need you! This is a great event, and you can see what to expect when you complete your law studies.

If you have any questions, please contact Shannon at sfauppe@uakron.edu Thank you!

AkronLawJobs No. 12612 Overview: The University of Akron Research Foundation (UARF) is an essential resource for early stage entrepreneurs who need guidance to understand their start-up needs and help to set and achieve business development and funding milestones. The purpose of this internship is to assist with UARF’s direct legal tasks, like licensing, patent strategy and research contracts, as well as assisting UARF affiliated startup companies with both legal and business strategy needs. Ideal candidate is a joint JD/MBA student or a JD student interested in business and helping startup companies. Open to 1Ls and 2Ls.

Hours: Begins this summer and may continue into fall;15-20 hours per week, flexible schedule

Pay Rate: $12.50 per hour

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in negotiating license agreements and research contracts
• Participate in discussions regarding patent filings and associated strategy
• Assist with UA’s patent docket, which may include administrative tasks, like scanning, filing and tracking patent deadlines
• Support UARF affiliated startups in their legal needs, which may include drafting corporate documents, employment documents, and non-disclosure agreements, and performing trademark searching and provisional patent drafting
• Support UARF affiliated startups in their business needs, which may include market research, competitive analysis, basic IP searching, developing customer lists, and providing candid feedback under the direction of UARF’s startup advisors
• Provide support for UARF’s incubator and accelerator programs, including I-Corps

To apply: email your resume and a brief letter of interest to Elyse Ball: eball@uakron.edu
Deadline: ASAP