Don’t Forget! Graduating Class Composite Photo Opportunity – This Wednesday

ATTN: December Graduates and May Graduation Candidates

With changes here at the law school, we have had difficulty with scheduling the class composite photo sittings for graduating students. Please SAVE THE DATE for April 6th, from 2pm to 6pm on the third floor of the law school near the office of Student Services for the last-chance photo sittings. Just stop by – no appointments necessary. It takes approximately 5 minutes per student.

There is no cost for participating in this class composite and I encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity. You will be required to choose one proof for the Class Composite. I will provide you with a digital copy of all the proofs and instructions will be given to notify me of your chosen proof number for the composite photo. A full-size digital file of the proof you choose will be yours to keep. If you wish to order a copy of the Class Composite, you may bring a check made payable to The University of Akron in the amount of $30 at the time of your sitting, or you may order a copy of the Class Composite at a later date through the Student Services Office.

PLEASE NOTE:

  • It is required that you wear a dark (Navy, Black, Dark Grey, Dark Brown) suit for a professional appearance and a coordinated look for your Class Composite Photo. 

Search Dockets and Find Briefs Using Bloomberg Law

Bloomberg Law allows you to:

  • Search the federal dockets that are on PACER plus many state court dockets at once.
  • Search dockets by keywords, and even search the full text of the court filings, where the filings are available. PACER just searches for party name, case number and nature of suit.  State court dockets usually just search for party name and case number.
  • Access federal court documents without paying PACER’s 10 cents a page fee (although PACER allows $15/month free, and opinions are free).  This free access is granted to law students, faculty and staff.
  • Access many briefs and other filings that are not on Lexis or Westlaw

See this short video, How do I use Dockets on Bloomberg Law?

A forthcoming article notes that many written opinions are available via court dockets which are not on Lexis or Westlaw. See Elizabeth McCuskey, Submerged Precedent, 16 Nevada Law Journal ___ 2016 (forthcoming)[SSRN].   Professor McCuskey states, “[s]ubmerged precedent thus raises the specter that docket-based research may be necessary in some areas to ascertain an accurate picture of the law itself, not just trial courts’ administration of it.”

 

AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION VISIT NEXT WEEK!

ALL STUDENTS PLEASE ATTEND A RECEPTION WITH THE ABA

Snacks will be served!

Monday, April 4 at 5:00pm, Quaker Plaza A.

Dean Wilson and Dean Thomas invite all students to an open meeting with the visiting American Bar Associate team on Monday, April 4th at 5pm in Quaker Plaza A.

Every seven years, the American Bar Association (ABA) reaccredits the law school.  The reaccreditation process involves a visit to the school by a team of professors and experts from across the nation.  They visit the school for three days, observing classes and meeting with all constituencies including faculty, staff, and most importantly, students.  They want to hear from you about what you love about Akron Law, so please attend.

Law Clerk Position in Twinsburg, OH

Twinsburg, OH – Legal Assistant / Law Clerk – Law Office of Neil S. Rubin, LLC
AkronLawJob No. 7269 Overview: Unique opportunity for a student thinking of going into solo practice.
Description: Experienced, general-practice solo attorney, focusing on misdemeanor criminal defense and civil litigation is seeking a LEGAL ASSISTANT / LAW CLERK. Willing to teach and mentor a student who anticipates going into private practice. Want to hire a legal assistant / law clerk for 10 hours per week (flexible) to initially perform typical office duties, such as copying, filing, scanning, preparing letters, communication with courts, mailings, internet search, etc. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and familiar with Adobe Acrobat Pro. When the assistant/clerk is comfortable, more responsibilities will follow such as preparation of court documents like pleadings, motions to suppress, legal research with Lexis, phone interviews with potential clients, etc.
Qualifications: Would prefer a 1L who is willing to work throughout their entire tenure at UA.
Salary: Beginning pay is $10 per hour (via 1099) and will increase when responsibilities expand.
How to apply: Send your resume, cover letter and writing sample to nsrubinlaw@hotmail.com
Deadline: May 1, 2016

Externships with Ohio Supreme Court

Columbus, OH –Various positions – Supreme Court of Ohio
AkronLawJobs No. 7263
Office of Legal Resources – Summer 2016, Fall 2016 (2L or 3L) 8-12 weeks
One position available. The Office of Legal Resources provides research and writing support to the Justices on the non-discretionary portion of the Court’s docket: death penalty appeals, public utility appeals, workers’ compensation appeals, state tax appeals, and attorney regulatory cases. The Office also assists with extraordinary actions filed in the Court, such as mandamus and prohibition actions, state against judges, and provides other assistance as required by the Court. Externs will research legal issues in the various substantive areas noted above, and write legal memoranda based on that research. Externs may also have an opportunity to review case files or court filings, conduct legal research and draft preliminary opinions based on that research.
AkronLawJobs No. 7264
Justice Sharon Kennedy – Opening for Fall 2016
One position available. Able to work 8-10 hours per week, but the office will work with your school schedule. Students must have COMPLETED the equivalent of at LEAST 3 semesters of law school (effectively one-and-a-half years).
AkronLawJobs No. 7265
Office of Public Information – Fall 2016, Spring 2017 (2L or 3L); 10-12 hours per week
One position available. The Office of Public Information is the Court’s central communications office. The office manages the Court’s website, publishes the Court’s print publications, responds to media inquiries, and administers the Court News Ohio Program, which includes a daily news website (CourtNewsOhio.gov), a television program, social media feeds, and a monthly print publication. Externs will assist in writing previews about the court’s upcoming cases for the public and media. The externship requires reading legal briefs and writing articles summarizing the case and each side’s positions in language that is easily understandable to a lay audience. Position requires strong writing skills or journalism experience. Also need a willingness and ability to write for a non-legal audience.
AkronLawJobs No. 7266
Court Services Division – Dispute Resolution Section – Summer 2016 and Fall 2016
One position available. The Supreme Court of Ohio Dispute Resolution Section assists all courts in developing and sustaining dispute resolution services that are accessible to all citizens; provides technical assistance and training to court staff, judges, court personnel and attorneys; provides research related to dispute resolution processes, training, program monitoring and administration of policies and procedures developed in collaboration with the Supreme Court’s Commission on Dispute Resolution which includes members appointed by Chief Justice O’Connor. The Section also provides mediation for Supreme Court and Court of Claims litigants, as well as for disputes among state, county, and local public officials prior to court involvement, to encourage them to develop workable solutions for their differences. This is accomplished by convening the parties in confidential sessions, facilitating the negotiations, and monitoring settlement solutions until the parties have concluded their case. Externs assigned to this department will research dispute resolution training standards and curricula both locally nationally and internationally; research how courts implement mediation programs and provide mediation services compared to the local mediation rules for each court; research dispute resolution resources including videos for education purposes during training and/or write memos and other summaries, create spreadsheets, etc. for research projects. The extern will analyze the use of dispute resolution by Ohio courts, gather information for dispute resolution directory, and review local rules of courts regarding mediation, early neutral evaluation, parenting coordination and arbitration.

The ideal extern would have an interest in dispute resolution and will have taken dispute resolution classes.
How to apply for any of the above positions. Send your cover letter and resume to
Melissa.pierre-louis@sc.ohio.gov
Deadline: April 30, 2016