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The PIABA Foundation is hosting a law student writing competition on September 17, 2021 5pm. The 1st place winner received $1,000 and their paper is published in the PIABA Bar Journal, the 2nd place winner will receive $750 and the 3rd place winner will receive $500. For more details on the competition visit bit.ly/2021Beckley
The law school clinic is offering an opportunity to assist clients who face eviction or have other housing issues. Volunteers will interview and advise clients who have been referred by Community Legal Aid Services, Inc. All client contact will be by telephone. If interested, you must attend a training on Friday, September 24, 2021, from 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. The clinic will follow from 2:30-4:30 p.m. The training, and clinic, will be in person. More details will be provided once you register to volunteer. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Professor Joann Sahl, jsahl1@uakron.edu.
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**Interview locations subject to change. Check Symplicity for the latest information**
| Interview Date | Employer | Hiring Criteria | Deadline For Applying |
| September 23, 2021 Location: School of Law | US Navy JAG Summer Internship and Post-Graduate JAG Positions | Classes: 2L, 3L Submit: Resume and email Assistant Director Bencze for further instructions (anb77@uakron.edu) | September 10, 2021 |
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.
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| Employer | Submission Requirements | Hiring Criteria | Application Materials |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Contact: Maria Richardson | Submit on Symplicity Deadline: September 8, 2021 Summer Internship | 2L | Resume, Cover Letter, Law School Transcript and Writing Sample |
The American Society for Pharmacy Law (“ASPL”) is seeking applicants for the Ken Baker Memorial Student Scholarship. The purpose of this scholarship is to support students in pharmacy and pharmacy law to attend the annual ASPL Developments in Pharmacy Law Seminar where they will: 1) attend up to 15 hours of continuing education sessions; and 2) network with industry professionals from across the country. Funding for this scholarship is subject to vary year to year based upon the operational funds available to ASPL.
The recipient will receive a complimentary registration to the annual Developments in Pharmacy Law Seminar in the current year to earn up to 15 hours of continuing education and participate in a variety of networking opportunities. A complimentary hotel-stay up to 3 nights at the conference hotel (room & tax only) and reimbursement of up to $750 travel to attend the conference. Recipients will also receive a complimentary 1 year ASPL Student Membership giving access to monthly member newsletters, reduced registration fees for live and on-demand webinars and potential participation in various ASPL committees and work groups.
Eligibility Applicant must be a full-time student of an ACPE accredited entry-level pharmacy degree program in the U.S.
OR A full-time student enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school to pursue the JD degree. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. Applicant must be actively enrolled in school November 4-7, 2021 of the Developments in Pharmacy Law Seminar.
Selection Criteria
The selection process includes review of: Academic transcripts from law school or college of pharmacy Letter of reference from law school or pharmacy professor A brief essay (500 words or less) of the applicant’s interest in pharmacy law and how attendance at the conference will help in their career pursuits ASPL may require additional information as part of the application process as it deems necessary to select a recipient who best meets the purposes of the scholarship. Financial need is not a criterion
Deadline for submission of an application is September 15, 2021. The recipient of the Scholarship will be notified no later than October 1, 2021.
All required information is to be submitted to:
American Society for Pharmacy Law
Scholarship Committee
PO Box 7317
Springfield, IL 62791
Or by email to administration@aspl.org