Category: General Announcements

Lary Zucker Workshop Today on Sports/Entertainment Law and Business Development — Chick-Fil-A will be served!!

TODAY—- Friday, February 19 at 12:15 in Room 152: Lary Zucker, Akron Law Class of 1972 and partner at Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin’s Cherry Hill, NJ office will speak about his very successful career in sports/entertainment and amusement law. He will also speak about business development and what it takes to be successful at developing clients and becoming knowledgable in a particular area of law. Mr. Zucker is a Chair of MDWC&G’s Amusement Sports and Entertainment Litigation Practice Group which defends theme parks, water parks, roller skating rinks, golf courses, ski areas, bowling centers, minor league baseball stadiums, concert venues, sports stadiums, and arenas. Lunch will be served to those who attend.

 

On-Campus Interviews – Submit materials to Career Planning –deadlines quickly approaching!

SPRING ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEW – A representative from the Ohio Army National Guard JAG Corps will be conducting on-campus interviews on Thursday, February 25, 2010. They are seeking applications from 3L and recent graduates. This is a reserve component slot, i.e., not a full time job. This is not an internship. Member will work at least one weekend a month and two weeks a year in military law.  

Application Materials: Resume and Cover Letter. Cover letter should be addressed to Major Brian Reali; Command Judge Advocate 37 1 BCT; 2825 W. Dublin Granville Road; Columbus, OH.

To Apply: Please submit application materials to the Career Planning Office no later than Wednesday, February 17, 2010.

SPRING ON-CAMPUS INTERVIEW – The City of Parma, OH will be conducting on-campus interviews on Wednesday, March 3, 2010 for a volunteer law clerk opportunity. Credit available through Akron Law’s Externship Program. They are seeking applications from 2L students.

Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, Law School Transcript, Writing Sample, and List of References. Cover letter should be addressed to: Keri L. Grabiec, Esq.; City of Parma Law Department; 6611 Ridge Road; Parma, OH 44129.

To Apply: Please submit application materials to the Career Planning Office no later than Thursday, February 18, 2010.

 

Want to Learn more about how to reduce your student loans or how to have your student loans completely forgiven?

Wednesday, February 17 at 12:15 and 5:15 – Room W-206: Presentation on the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). The Career Planning Office is pleased to welcome Anneliese Gryta, Akron Law alum, Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps Legal Fellow, attorney with Legal Aid of Western Ohio and expert on the CCRAA. Ms. Gryta will be at the Law School to discuss the benefits of CCRAA. Come hear her talk and learn about Income Based Repayment (allows students to link federal student loan payments to their income level) and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (complete loan forgiveness of federal student loans after 10 years of full time employment in a public service job). Lunch served for those who attend.

Mentor Program Reception Tonight – Feb. 16, 5 – 6:30

Just a reminder to all first years who signed up for the Akron Bar Assn./Akron Law School Mentor Program – – the Kick-off reception is tonight (Tuesday, Febraury 16) from 5 – 6:30 at the Akron Bar offices, 57 S. Broadway. You should have received the info on your assigned mentor in an e-mail and a hard copy in your mailbox yesterday. Please remember to reach out to your mentor and tell them that you’ll be there tonight.  Many students have also asked what they should wear to the recpetion tonight and my advice is tailored, business casual dress.  See you tonight. Any more questions? Stop by the Career Planning Office.

Career Planning Workshops & Events – Week of February 15

 Wednesday, February 17 at 12:15 and 5:15 – Room W-206: Presentation on the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). The Career Planning Office is pleased to welcome Anneliese Gryta, Akron Law alum, Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps Legal Fellow, attorney with Legal Aid of Western Ohio and expert on the CCRAA. Ms. Gryta will be at the Law School to discuss the benefits of CCRAA. Come hear her talk and learn about Income Based Repayment (allows students to link federal student loan payments to their income level) and Public Service Loan Forgiveness (complete loan forgiveness of federal student loans after 10 years of full time employment in a public service job). Lunch served for those who attend.

 

 

  

 

Thursday, February 18 from 10:30 a.m. until 3 p.m in the Student Union Ballrooms: All Akron Law students are invited to attend the University of Akron Center for Career Management (CCM)/UA Career Fair. During these tough economic times, students do not want to miss out on this fantastic opportunity to network and meet employers within the fields of science, technology, business, government and non-profit. Students should dress professionally and bring several resumes with them to distribute to employers. A list of registered employers can be found on the CCM website – www.uakron.edu/ccm.  

 

Friday, February 19 at 12:15 in Room 152: Lary Zucker, Akron Law Class of 1972 and partner at Marshall, Dennehey, Warner, Coleman & Goggin’s Cherry Hill, NJ office will speak about his very successful career in sports/entertainment and amusement law. He will also speak about business development and what it takes t be successful at developing clients and become an expert in a particular area of law. Mr. Zucker is a Chair of MDWC&G’s Amusement Sports and Entertainment Litigation Practice Group which defends theme parks, water parks, roller skating rinks, golf courses, ski areas, bowling centers, minor league baseball stadiums, concert venues, sports stadiums, and arenas. Lunch will be served to those who attend.