Akron Law Announcements

Judicial Clerkships with the New Jersey Judiciary – Recent Grads and 2013 Graduates Should Apply: The New Jersey Judiciary seeks recent law school graduates  to fill approximately 480 one-year judicial clerkships to commence August 26, 2013 and end August 31, 2014. The program is intended for graduates of American Bar Association approved law schools who have not yet significantly engaged in the practice of law. New Jersey Bar membership and New Jersey residency are not requirements. Excellent writing and analytical skills are essential. There are 2 ways to apply: Direct Application and Centralized Electronic Application. Candidates are strongly encouraged to use both methods. To apply directly to individual Justices and Judges, send a cover letter and resume directly to their chambers. You may also include a transcript, writing sample, and/or letters or recommendation. It is highly recommended that applicants apply early (approximately the first week of September 2012). Visit www.njcourts.com/lawclerks for the most up to date information to assist in preparing direct application materials. Effective immediately, you may also email one copy of a cover letter and resume to Lawclerkresumes.mailbox@judiciary.state.nj.us (do not send a writing sample, transcripts or references to this email). Resumes sent to this email will be uploaded to a centralized electronic system for judges to search and review. Again, both methods of applying are recommended.  Any questions should be directed to Kimberly B. Douglas, Esq. at (609) 984-9361 or kimberly.douglas@judiciary.state.nj.us. Also, there is additional information in the CPPO.

(Part-time position)

The Akron Bar Association (“ABA”) Street Law Program is a collaborative effort involving the legal community, the University of Akron School of Law, and local high schools.  Street Law is a class that is taught by high school teachers in area high schools, with assistance from law students and local attorneys. In addition, the ABA Street Law Committee promotes law-related education for Elementary and Middle School Students.

 The Street Law Intern’s primary role is to coordinate the Street Law Program from the law school end by serving as the contact person between the Akron Bar Association Street Law Committee and the law school.  Generally, the coordinator will help the Committee with the planning and preparation of each year’s program for the law student participants.  The coordinator will participate in recruitment and placement of law students to assist in the high schools with the Street Law class.  The coordinator will be responsible for disseminating information to the law student participants and to the Street Law teachers at the high schools. There are additional job duties and the Intern will report to the Chair of the Street Law Committee.

 Duties and Responsibilities:

 •             In the summer, begin law student recruitment efforts for next school year.

•             After responses have been received expressing interest, contact students and provide them with preliminary information.

•             At the start of school year, recruit law student participants and confirm participants’ placements.  

•             Throughout the semester, serve as a contact for students and assist with any problems regarding placements.

•             Throughout the year, attend the monthly Street Law Committee meetings at the Akron Bar Association; typically held the 3rd Wednesday of each month at Noon.

•             Prior to exam week, collect all Street Law textbooks from law students.

•             Assist the Akron Bar Association Street Law committee with preparation for the Summer Training Institute (usually held the 1st week in August) and the Mini-training session (usually held the last week of January) held for the Street Law teachers, law students, and lawyers:  i.e. reserve room and video equipment at law school, etc.; help plan the agenda so as to address needs of the law student participants and the Street Law teachers.

 The Street Law Intern must be available to work approximately 10 hours per week.  Work will take place at the Akron Bar Association Building on 57 S. Broadway and at various local schools.  Pay range is in the area of $8-10/hour.

 Resumes and cover letters may be sent to Judge Katarina Cook, Akron Municipal Court, Harold K. Stubbs Justice Center, 217 South High Street #805, Akron, OH 44308.  The deadline to submit applications is Thursday, June 28, 2012.