The Black Lawyers Association of Cincinnati (BLAC) awards the William A. McClain Scholarship each year to a black student and Hamilton County, Ohio* resident attending any ABA accredited law school who demonstrates leadership potential and dedication to community. Please assist us by notifying students who may be eligible. The application, scholarship description, and other information may be found at the BLAC website – www.cincyBLAC.org. Applications must be received by e-mail by 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, February 18, 2015.
Upcoming CPPO Application Deadlines!
Cleveland, OH – Legal Intern – Eschweiler & Associates
AkronLawJobs No. 5978 Overview: Eschweiler and Associates is looking to hire a legal-intern. The intern will be involved
in preparing and prosecuting patent applications for a number of international high-tech clients. In general, the position
involves many aspects of patent law, including drafting and prosecuting patent applications before the U.S. Patent &
Trademark Office (USPTO).
Qualifications: 1L, 2L, Excellent writing skills, communication skills, and a strong desire to learn are needed for this
position. Industry experience and/or an advanced degree is a plus. Class Rank: Top 33%. Must have electrical
engineering or computer engineering degree.
How to apply: Submit resumes to lawcareerplanning@uakron.edu
Deadline: January 15, 2015
Struthers, OH – Intern – City of Struthers
AkronLawJobs No. 5906 Overview: Assist prosecutor with review of new charges. Assist prosecutor with resolution of
pending charges including: criminal rule 11 agreements (plea agreements), bench trials, and jury trials. Assist prosecutor
with a pending appeal of previous jury trial. . Assist law director with pending civil litigation and required law director
reports assist law director with writing/reviewing/changing legislation. Assist law director with contract review.
Qualifications: 2L, 3L
How to apply: Submit resume to: lawcareerplanning@uakron.edu
Deadline: January 15, 2015
Expungement Clinic seeking student volunteers
The Expungement Clinic helps low-income Summit County residents seal the record of their criminal convictions. A sealed record enables many people better access to jobs, housing, and volunteer opportunities. Students will learn integral skills in the legal field including filing paperwork with the court, drafting motions, interviewing real clients, and communicating with clients both through the mail and over the phone. Students who are eligible for a legal intern certificate will have ample opportunities to appear in court and present an oral argument.
A student commitment to the Expungement Clinic can be for as few or as many hours as the student pleases. The only requirement is that you devote enough time to attempt to contact your clients at least twice a week. All hours qualify as Pro Bono Limited Means.
There are now two different volunteer opportunities to accommodate night and non-traditional students. After attending a training, students can volunteer at our Saturday events without maintaining a regular presence during normal business hours.
There will be three training sessions next week. Students only need to attend one meeting These sessions are informational only, and students are welcome to attend simply for a brief overview of the law surrounding sealing of a conviction. The trainings will be Tuesday the 20th at 12:30 PM, Wednesday the 21st at 2:30 PM, and Friday the 23rd at 12:30 PM. Sessions will be in the Legal Clinic Conference Room and will be expected to last 30 – 45 minutes.
Students with any questions please contact Russel Nichols at russel.nichols@gmail.com.
Reminder: Important Add/Drop and Refund Dates
Please take note of these important dates with respect to adding and dropping courses.
The University of Akron Refund scale is provided below and can be located at: http://www.uakron.edu/student-accounts/refunds/.
Refund days are based on calendar days not class meeting days. For example day 8 = January 19th.
Unpaid Balances
Students whose accounts show a balance due after the due date for the given semester will be assessed a $50 late fee. In addition, a hold for non-payment will be placed on the account which will prohibit future registration and receiving transcripts. Students are encouraged to check their account balances each semester. This information can be accessed through the following link:
http://www.uakron.edu/student-accounts/payments_and_billing/
Akron Bar Foundation Scholarship
The Akron Bar Foundation provides scholarships to law students based on grade point average, affiliation with Summit County, history of community involvement, and financial need.
Applications, available at www.akronbar.org, must be postmarked no later than Friday, April 5, 2015. Late and/or incomplete applications will not be considered for an award. Qualified applicants will be contacted to arrange for an interview, which will take place during the last week of April.
Qualified applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
Are a citizen of the United States.
Have been admitted to a law school in Ohio.
Are in good academic standing.
Have an affiliation with Summit County.
Have a demonstrated history of community involvement.
Have financial need.