LEGAL CLINIC ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR PAID POSITIONS

The University of Akron School of Law Legal Clinic will be hiring for paid positions open for the summer and next year, 2013.  The paid positions are as Directors of our Inmate Assistance Programs and as staff members for the Appellate Review Office.  All students are invited to apply, including first year students.  Persons chosen for these positions will be paid $7.85 per hour up to 20 hours per week during the school year and 30 hours per week during the summer.  Students must take credit courses during the summer to qualify for employment.

People interested in developing interviewing, research, and writing skills should apply.  Our Clinic graduates use their skills in civil and criminal contexts as Public Defenders,CountyProsecutors, Legal Aid lawyers, judicial law clerks, and civil practitioners.  We have a 100% employment rate within six months of graduation.

A cover letter and resume must be submitted to Maureen Davis no later than Friday, 19, 2013 at 5:00 p.m.  Please sign up for an interview time in the Legal Clinic when you submit your application.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Maureen Davis at 330-972-7751 or by e-mail, mdavis1@uakron.edu.

Need Community Service Hours?

The Dean’s Office is looking for volunteers to assist with the Law School Commencement program on Sunday, May 19th. It’s a great opportunity to observe the graduation of your colleagues and to prepare for your own Commencement program.

You will be able to claim community service hours as well.

We are looking for student ushers to serve as hosts/hostesses, greeting people at the door, assisting with handicapped guests and judicial guests, and handing out programs.

If you’re interested in assisting or would like more information, please email Aneesh at akj6@zips.uakron.edu. Thank you.

Don’t forget, Bloomberg Law training is Thursday

The law student rollout of Bloomberg Law will take place this Thursday, April 11th.  Learn how to activate your account and receive training on Bloomberg Law.  Training sessions will be offered throughout the day.

When and where are the training sessions?
All training sessions take place in room 167 in the Law School.

  • 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
  • 12:30-1:30 – includes pizza
  • 1:30-2:30 – includes pizza
  • 4:00-5:00
  • 5:30-6:30 – includes pizza

How do we get a password if we cannot attend the training session?
If you cannot attend the training session or if you want to get a jump on the registration process follow this link for the instructions.  You can register now for a Bloomberg password but you must use your University of Akron email address.  It takes about 24 hours to activate your Bloomberg registration.

What is Bloomberg Law anyway?
Bloomberg Law offers a growing body of legal information such as court opinions, statutes, regulation, secondary sources, and news, as well as the range of corporate and financial information.  Users can access an exceptional dockets database that includes Federal docket materials which up until now was only available on PACER.  More about Bloomberg Law->  http://about.bloomberglaw.com/ .

Are there any academic restrictions on using the Bloomberg Law password?
No!  Bloomberg Law does not have an academic restriction for law students.  This means you can use it to conduct research for class or your employer.  Access continues throughout the summer.

Questions? Contact Lynn Lenart at 330-972-6357 or llenart@uakron.edu

Trial Team Q & A Meeting – APRIL 10 in W-209

Attention all 1L and 2L students.  Worried you might not get a job when you graduate?  Want to come into an interview with a set of marketable skills?  Want to start building a strong legal network?  Well, now has never been a better time to tryout of Akron Law Trial Team!  This nationally acclaimed program is holding an informal Q & A meeting WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 @ 5:30 in ROOM #209.  Learn about Trial Team and network with real trial attorneys.  You DO NOT WANT TO MISS this opportunity to learn about trial team, discover what trial team has done for so many others, and what trial team can do for you.  Please don’t miss this opportunity.
If you have any questions please contact Stephanie Hand-Cannane at sah83@zips.uakron.edu  or Jon Sauline at jws50@zips.uakron.edu.

Career Planning Workshops – week of April 8, 2013

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

12:20 – 1:10 p.m. in Room 134 –  Careers in Court Administration: Elizabeth Stephenson, Esq., Court Administrator, Tuscarawas County Court of Common Pleas and Judith Dzigeil, Esq., Court Administrator, New Philadelphia Municipal Court, will be here to speak about their careers and offer advice to students interested in careers in the courts. Food will be served to those who attend.

3:30 – 4 p.m. – Student meet and greet with members of the Akron Law Alumni Association Board. In room 134. A casual opportunity for you to meet and network with area attorneys and ask any questions you might have. RSVP to Lia Evans at liaevans@uakron.edu.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at 12:20 and 5:15 p.m. in Room 152 – How to Succeed in your Summer Job. EVENT CANCELED The Career Planning staff and several upper class students will speak about their summer experiences and what it takes to make a good impression and get the most of your summer experiences. If you are working anywhere this summer, you won’t want to miss this presentation. We will also have valuable handouts for those who attend.