The Clemency Project – Pro Bono Limited Means Opportunity!

The Clemency Project seeks students to assist low-income clients with filing pardon applications with the governor. Law students interview the clients and assist the clients with completing the pardon application. Volunteers must attend monthly case meetings to participate in the project. If you are interested in volunteering, or would like more information, please contact Professor Joann Sahl, jsahl1@uakron.edu.

This is a great opportunity for 3rd year students seeking pro bono limited means hours!!! All student volunteers are welcome!

Phi Alpha Delta – General Meeting: Aug. 31, 12:20pm – 1:20pm

Subject: Phi Alpha Delta General Meeting

Phi Alpha Delta will be having a General Meeting for all current members and those interested in learning more about the Fraternity. The meeting will be held Friday, August 31, from 12:20 to 1:00 in room W-210. We will be discussing the benefits of joining the Fraternity, the process of joining, and all of the exciting events we have planned for this fall.

If you have any questions, or can not attend and would still like information, please contact Dianna at dms119@zips.uakron.edu

City of Canton Prosecutor’s Office seeks law clerk

Canton, OH – Legal Intern – City of Canton Prosecutor’s Office  AkronLawJobs Job No. 3750 – Seeking a law clerk to work a maximum of 32 hours per week.  Job Duties include:  Process intakes from public, traffic trials, phone calls, research, assist Prosecutor’s with cases, write briefs, conduct mediation hearings between complaintants, write letters, file charges, and assist civil attorneys when needed. Students with Intern certificate or able to get an Intern Certificate preferred.  Please refer to the following website to see the requirements for an Intern Certificate: http://www.supremecourt.ohio.gov/AttySvcs/admissions/interns/default.asp

 To Apply:  Please send cover letter and resume via email to:  Jennifer.fitzsimmons@cantonohio.gov.  Cover letter should be addressed to: City of Canton – Prosecutor’s Office; 218 Cleveland Avenue South, 7th Floor; Canton, OH  44702.  Deadline:  September 21, 2012.

Local Municipal Court seeks part time law clerk – submit materials to CPPO by 9/14.

 AkronLawJobs Job No. 3749 – Local Municipal Court seeks part-time law clerk to work eight (8) to ten (10) hours per week.  Duties include: drafting entries, orders and legal memoranda; docket and pleading review; researching legal issues before the court; and assisting other court personnel in the performance of their duties.  The rate of pay is $10 per hour.  Applicants should submit a resume, cover letter and writing sample to Jeanne Kennedy (jkennedy@uakron.edu) on or before 12:00 Noon on September 14, 2012.      

 

Update to Cincinnati Insurance (Akron office) On-campus Interviews – new date and new hiring criteria (top 50%)

Fall 2012 On-Campus Interview Update
The Cincinnati Insurance Company – Akron, OH – September 12, 2012
Hiring Criteria:  2D/3E; top 50% of class

Application Materials:  Cover Letter, Resume, Law School Transcript and Writing Sample.  Cover letter should be addressed to:  Louis M. DeMarco, Managing Attorney; The Cincinnati Insurance Company; 50 South Main Street, Suite 615; Akron, OH  44308.

Description:  Temporary position from May 2013 to May 2014.  Applicants should be proficient in using Westlaw for research, self-motivated, possess good writing skills and concentration on insurance defense. 

To Apply:  Please submit application materials to Jeanne Kennedy at jeanne2@uakron.edu no later than 12:00 Noon on Wednesday, September 5, 2012.  Please do not submit application materials directly to the employer.