This Thursday, Aug. 21, 12p-2p in Room 151, the Federalist Society and the Asian-Latino Law Student Association (ALLSA) are hosting a panel discussion regarding the current state of affirmative action and the case of Schuette v. Coalition. Our three great speakers will be Professor Scott Gerber, Professor Wilson Huhn, and Professor Brant Lee. FREE LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED FROM JIMMY JOHN’S.
There will be a Q&A session during this event and participation from the audience is highly encouraged! Please join us for this exciting event and contact Lyndsey Lee (LLL35@zips.uakron.edu) if you have any questions.
Ever think about becoming a Marine Corps JAG? There are still a few slots open to meet with the Marine Corp. Captain recruiter – Wed. Sept. 3rd.
There are a few slots remaining to meet with Marine Corps Captain Negron for information and consideration for the Marine Corps JAG program (internships and attorney positions).
When: Wednesday, September 3rd
Where: Akron Law, Room 133
How to apply: Send your resume and proof of citizenship to Director Alisa Benedict O’Brien via email: ab139@uakron.edu by Thursday, August 21st at Noon.
Thank you!
Open Externships for Fall – looking to gain some legal experience? Here is your opportunity!
Professor Gary Spring is looking for students to fill two externship opportunities that just became available for the fall. Summit County Children’s Services and the Ohio Civil Rights Commission are seeking externs for the fall semester. If you are interested, please send your resume to Professor Gary Spring ASAP: gspring@uakron.edu.
Expungement Clinic seeking student volunteers
The Expungement Clinic helps low-income Akron 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 26th at 4:00 PM, Wednesday the 27th at 12:30 PM, and Friday the 29th 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.
Upcoming On-Campus Interview Deadlines!
Tzangas, Plakas, Mannos – deadline to apply is August 20th by 3:00 PM
Jackson Lewis – deadline to apply is August 21st by 3:00 PM
Cavitch, Familo & Durkin Co. – deadline to apply is August 22nd by 3:00 PM
Kastner, Westman & Wilkins – deadline to apply is August 22nd by 3:00 PM
ALL information and applications are available on Symplicity/AkronLawJobs.
If you have any questions, please stop by or contact the CPPO. Thank you.