The National LGBTQ+ Bar has recently launched a scholarship program for LGBTQ+ and ally law students. Three scholarships of $2,500 will be awarded annually; all current and incoming students with a commitment to LGBTQ+ equality are encouraged to apply. Applications are now open for the 2021-2022 school year, and will close on April 1, 2021. In addition, the National LGBTQ+ Bar has added a new resource page to its website listing LGBTQ+ diversity scholarships: https://lgbtbar.org/programs/law-students/scholarship-list/
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Graduate and Professional-Level Students – Apply now to serve on the University Hearing Board
The Department of Student Conduct and Community Standards is offering a unique leadership opportunity for interested graduate/professional-level students to serve on the University Hearing Board.
The University Hearing Board is utilized when a student has been charged with a violation of the Code of Student Conduct at the University of Akron and the student does not feel that the charge(s) is/are warranted, or chooses not to accept responsibility for the alleged behavior(s). In these cases, the University Hearing Board is activated in order to reach a resolution.
- The University Hearing Board is comprised of five members; including faculty, staff and students and it is convened to:
- Provide all parties an opportunity to share what happened from their perspectives,
- Develop questions for students and witnesses involved to understand theincident and fact pattern,
- Deliberate to determine outcome of case, once all information has been heard.
This leadership opportunity is an outstanding addition to your academic curriculum and resume by strengthening the skills you possess in listening, problem solving, questioning/interviewing others, and the critical analysis of information.
The Department of Student Conduct is in need of highly motivated students, like you!
Download the application at www.uakron.edu/studentconduct
**Application is titled – University Hearing Board Student Application Form
Questions or completed applications should be emailed to dnovak@uakron.edu or delivered to the Department of Student Conduct and Community Standards located in Simmons Hall Rm. 302. If you have questions, please contact us at 330-972-8646.
*All applications will be evaluated upon receipt and interviews scheduled for successful candidates.
North Canton, OH – Research Intern – National Inventors Hall of Fame
AkronLawJobs No. 12159: The Research Intern will participate in the design, execution, analysis and evaluation of National Inventors Hall of Fame research projects. Research Interns will work throughout the academic year to provide meaningful program and project analysis. Summer employment may be available on a limited basis.
Position Responsibilities:
• Research the patent history of potential candidates for induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame
• Identify the total number of U.S. patents issued to the candidate and confirm if the patents are still active
o Are there trademarks or copyrights associated with an inventor’s work?
o If possible, identify the key or foundational patents for the candidate
o Identify any lawsuits/litigation pertaining to the candidate’s intellectual property, report on the outcomes of the
legal actions, and describe if the outcomes have affected the validity of the candidate’s patents
• In a case of invalidation of a key patent, determine if the ruling invalidated all other patents of the candidate in that invention area as a result, or if there are still valid patents in that invention area for which the candidate could be recognized
o Does the invalidation of a patent potentially impact patents by other inventors in the same invention area?
• Handle and protect confidential and sensitive information with integrity
• Manage data collection projects
• Assist staff in the design and maintenance of online databases
• Prepare reports, documents, and presentations
• Assist in the design, execution and evaluation of research projects
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Students seeking Joint JD/MBA or IP focused are preferred, but not required
• High level of motivation and self-management
• Detail oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills
Special Requirements: This is a part-time position working 10-20 hours per week. Schedule is flexible
How to Apply: Interested parties should submit queries and resumes to Greg Lovas, glovas@invent.org
Deadline: January 10, 2021
Spring OCI/Resume Collections – deadlines approaching!
Good morning! Spring OCI and Resume Collection deadlines are quickly approaching! Please note the upcoming On-Campus Interview (virtual) and Resume Collection deadlines and apply on Symplicity. Important note: please upload your current transcript once it becomes available!
Interview: Firm: Criteria: Deadline:
| January 29, 2021 | Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP 2021 Summer Associate (Akron) | Classes: 2L Submit: Resume, Cover Letter, Law School Transcript, Writing Sample, and References Require: Top 10% Prefer: Law Review, Moot Court, Trial Team | January 10, 2021 |
| January 25, 2021 | Benesch Friedlander Coplan & Aronoff LLP 2021 Summer Associate | Classes: 2L Submit: Resume, Cover Letter, and Law School Transcript Require: Top 25% of class preferred Outstanding leadership abilities and on campus involvement A commitment to community service Strong interpersonal skills Moot court, law journal or other previous legal experience | January 11, 2021 |
| January 25, 2021 | Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati/Legal Aid Society of Southwest Ohio Staff Attorney | Classes: 3L, 4L Submit: Resume, Cover Letter, Law School Transcript, Writing Sample, References Prefer: Strong academic record, relevant internship/clerkship, and demonstrated interest in public-interest work. | January 11, 2021 |
| January 26, 2021 | Jones Day 2021 Summer Associate | Classes: 2L Submit: Resume, Cover Letter, Law School Transcript, Writing Sample Require: Top 10% Prefer: Law Journal, Moot Court, Mock Trial | January 12, 2021 |
| January 26, 2021 | Krugliak Wilkins Griffith Dougherty 2021 Summer Associate | Classes: 1L and 2L Submit: Resume, Cover Letter, Law School Transcript, Writing Sample, References (list of 3-4) Require: Top 33% Prefer: Law Review, Trial Team, Moot Court, ties to Canton, OH | January 12, 2021 |
| January 27, 2021 | BakerHostetler 2021 Summer Associate | Classes: 2L Submit: Resume, Cover Letter, and Law School Transcript Require: Top 15% Prefer: Moot Court/Trial Team, Technical Background | January 14, 2021 |
Resume Collections:
Tzangas Plakas Mannos Ltd Contact: Maria Klutinoty Edwards, Partner | Submit on Symplicity Deadline: January 15, 2021 Law Clerks/Associates | 1L, 2L, 3L, 4L Prefer: Top 33% and Moot Court/Trial Team | Resume, Cover Letter, and Law School Transcript |
Williams and Batchelder Contact: Elizabeth Bux, Esq. | Submit on Symplicity Deadline: January 14, 2021 Summer Associate | 2L, 3L Prefer: Top 50% | Resume, Cover Letter, and Writing Sample |
For a complete list of firms recruiting for your class year, please check the Career Connection or Symplicity under the OCI Tab. If you need assistance with your application, please email Dean O’Brien: ab139@uakron.edu.
Alaska Scholarships for Law Students
The Alaska Bar Association announces a scholarship program for Alaskans in law school. As the only state without a law school, our applicants come from law schools all over the country. This scholarship is aimed at Alaska students who demonstrate ties to Alaska, and the intent to return to Alaska after graduation. Applications can be found on the Alaska Bar Association website and they are due March 1. To view the flyer, click here.