Bloomberg is looking for two law students who are interested in supporting Bloomberg Law at the University of Akron School of Law. The positions are part-time and are scheduled to start in August. Bloomberg representatives will be on campus April 11 and April 12 to conduct interviews. Please follow this link for a description of the job and application instructions.
Category: General Announcements
Bloomberg Law is coming to the Law School!
Mark your calendars! The law student rollout of Bloomberg Law will take place on Thursday, April 11th. Learn how to activate your account and receive training on Bloomberg Law. Training sessions will be offered throughout the day.
When and where are the training sessions?
All training sessions take place in room 167 in the Law School.
- 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- 12:30-1:30 – includes pizza
- 1:30-2:30 – includes pizza
- 4:00-5:00
- 5:30-6:30 – includes pizza
How do we get a password if we cannot attend the training session?
Lynn Lenart will post registration instructions closer to the April 11th date.
What is Bloomberg Law anyway?
Bloomberg Law offers a growing body of legal information such as court opinions, statutes, regulation, secondary sources, and news, as well as the range of corporate and financial information. Users can access an exceptional dockets database that includes Federal docket materials which up until now was only available on PACER. More about Bloomberg Law-> http://about.bloomberglaw.com/ .
Are there any academic restrictions on using the Bloomberg Law password?
No! Bloomberg Law does not have an academic restriction for law students. This means you can use it to conduct research for class or your employer. Access continues throughout the summer.
Questions? Contact Lynn Lenart at 330-972-6357 or llenart@uakron.edu
David Dowd, Sr. Summer Job Placement Award — apply by April 1, 2013
THE DAVID D. DOWD, SR. MEMORIAL AWARD
SUMMER JOB PLACEMENT AWARD
APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 6, 2012
$2000.00 minimum to one upper class law student
Must work 20 hours per week for not less than 10 weeks
The School of Law is accepting applications for the David D. Dowd Sr. Memorial Award. Named in tribute to a distinguished attorney dedicated to public service and created by Judge David D. Dowd, Jr. upon the 25th anniversary of his service in the federal judiciary, the purpose of the Dowd Award is to promote a commitment to public service for all lawyers. Dowd Awards are directed to Akron Law students interested in seeking professional careers in public service following graduation.
To be eligible, you must:
- Complete your second year by Spring of 2013
- Show a commitment to public service
- Be capable of working 20 hours per week during the summer of 2013 for minimum of ten weeks in a public service position
- Be committed to working in a public setting upon graduation
Placements this summer – in order of preference:
1st Preference: The Summit County Prosecutor’s Office, The Stark County Prosecutor’s Office, The Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office; law departments for Akron, Canton, Massillon; and Public Defender’s Offices in Summit and Stark counties.
2nd Preference: The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio or the Public Defender’s Office for the District
3rd Preference: Other prosecutors’ or law directors’ offices
4th Preference: Other not already listed public service agencies
The student will be expected to work 20 hours per week for not less than 10 weeks.
If you are interested in being considered for this award, please submit a cover letter and resume to Kristina Floyd in the Career Planning Office at kmf12@uakron.edu or by hard copy by April 1, 2013. Students must arrange for their own placements with one of the organizations listed above before submitting their applications. Students in the upper 30% of the class will be given preference. Students should list short and long term goals, and explain why the student wishes to work in a particular office, as noted above. A committee will review applications and a student will be selected before the spring term is over.
Mark your calendars now and plan to attend these CPPO workshops
Tuesday, April 2 from 4 – 5 p.m. in Room 166 (Faculty/Staff Lounge) — From Law Student to Lawyer and Everything in Between. This informal conversation will allow you to meet, ask question and talk with experienced practitioners about obtaining the legal employment you want, problems regularly faced by lawyers, practice pointers, and whatever else is on your mind. Refreshments will be provided. Space is limited to registration is required. RSVP to Kristina Floyd in the CPPO at kmf12@uakron.edu.
Thursday, April 4 from 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. in West Hall Room 210– The Ohio Chapter of the Legal Marketing Association presents: Nuts and Bolts of a Law Firm. Learn about marketing, business development, client services and practice development. These are all skills that new attorneys are expected to know, but that law firms won’t teach you! RSVP to Kristina Floyd in the CPPO at kmf12@uakron.edu.
Tuesday, April 9 from 12:20 – 1:10 p.m. and 5:15 – 6:15 p.m. in Room 134 – Careers in Court Administration. Want to work in the court system, but not as a judge or law clerk? Learn more about exciting opportunities. Food will be served. Space is limited — RSVP to Kristina Floyd at kmf12@uakron.edu.
Tuesday, April 9 from 3:30 – 4 p.m. in Room 134 – Law Alumni Association Networking Event – come network and speak with members of the Law Alumni Association Board. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP to Kristina Floyd at kmf12@uakron.edu.
Wednesday, April 10 from 12:20 – 1:10 p.m. and 5:15 – 6:15 p.m. in Room 152 — How to Succeed in your summer job – CPPO staff, law students and area attorneys will speak about how to get the most of your summer experience and how to make the best impression possible. Whether you are working at a law firm, government agency, public interest organization or anywhere else, you will leave this workshop with helpful information that you can use this summer. Food will be served.
Wednesday, April 17 from 12:20 – 1:10 p.m. and 5:15 – 6:15 p.m. in Room 152 — Preview of Fall 2013 On-Campus Interviews – don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn more about Fall OCI and what to expect. We will tell you how to apply, when your resumes will be due and all the nitty gritty details you will need. Don’t miss this important workshop. Food will be served.
SCANLON/BELL INN OF COURT ACCEPTING STUDENT APPLICATIONS FOR 2013-20
The University of Akron School of Law in conjunction with the Akron Bar Association sponsors the Charles F. Scanlon and Judge Samuel H. Bell Inn of Court. This is an extra-curricular activity for lawyers, judges, and law students. Students interested in participating in this unique experience may submit applications to Attorney Clair Dickinson at cdickinson@brouse.com by April 12, 2013. An application should include a cover letter reflecting, inter alia, that you have or have not previously applied, and a resume.
The Inn of Court began in 1988 and is now in its fourth decade. The Inn is comprised of attorneys with less than four years of experience, eight selected law students, attorneys with four to fifteen years of experience, and senior attorneys and judges. We have Federal and State Court Judges as members, as well as renowned litigators. The Inn of Court meets each year from September through April (skipping December), once a month, to discuss ethics, public issues, and advocacy.
In addition to being a member of the Inn as a whole, each Inn member (including law students) is also a participant in a pupilage group which might be likened to a subcommittee of the Inn. There are usually sixty to seventy people in the Innas a whole and fifteen to eighteen people in each of four pupilage groups. The Inn as a whole meets in the evening once a month, on the THIRD WEDNESDAY of each month, except December. The pupilage group would also meet once a month for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or after work to discuss the matters presented in the general meeting.
At the monthly Inn of Court meetings we discuss diverse issues, including advocacy and ethics issues.
We are fortunate to have eight positions allocated to the School of Law for interested and dedicated students to participate in the Inn for one year. If you are interested in participating and can attend the meetings outlined above, please submit a letter expressing your interest and a resume to Attorney Clair Dickinson at cdickinson@brouse.com. Preference is given to students who have applied previously, and to graduating students who will not have the opportunity the following year to participate. The deadline for submitting your applications is April 12, 2013. Thank you for your attention.