The Law School has four tickets to the pre-Jammin’ for Justice VIP reception this Friday, May 4 from 5 – 6 p.m. The VIP reception will be held at Uncorked Wine Bar upstairs from Musica. Only those with tickets will be able to gain entrance to the VIP event. You may request up to two tickets. Tickets will be given away on a first come, first served basis. E-mail CPPO Director, Barbara Weinzierl (bcw@uakron.edu) and specify if you would like one or two tickets. Winners will notified via e-mail.
Baker Donelson Diversity Scholarship Application Now Available
Baker Donelson Diversity Scholarship Application Now Available! Application deadline is June 22, 2012.
Baker Donelson is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where the individual differences among us are understood, respected, appreciated and recognized as sources of strength of the Firm. These qualities enrich the environment in which we work. With this in mind, Baker Donelson will again award three scholarships to diverse law students who will complete their first year of law school by June 2012. Recipients will be awarded a six-week, salaried 2L Summer Associate position for the summer of 2013 in one of our following offices: Birmingham, AL; Orlando, FL; Atlanta, GA; Baton Rouge and New Orleans, LA; Jackson, MS; Chattanooga, Johnson City, Knoxville, Memphis and Nashville, TN; or Houston, TX. Additionally, each recipient will be awarded $10,000 which will be paid prior to the student’s third year of law school to help defray the cost of law school tuition and related expenses.
For complete eligibility criteria, instructions, and to apply for the Scholarship Program please visit: www.bakerdonelson.com/diversity-scholarship-diversity-practices
Revised job posting for Judge Annalisa Williams
Akron, OH: The Honorable Judge Annalisa Williams has an opening this fall for a part-time 1st or part-time or full-time 2nd year law student to work 15-37.5 hours a week (depending on the applicant’s availability) at a pay rate of $11.00 an hour. All applicants must be in top 50% of class, must have civil procedure and must be available to train for the position during the summer. The selected applicant will be required to maintain Judge Williams’ civil docket. This position involves extensive legal research and writing, including researching legal issues, drafting legal orders, drafting trial opinions, and assisting in the resolution of legal disputes. Applicants must personally deliver their resume, cover letter, writing sample and unofficial transcript to: The Honorable Judge Annalisa Williams; Akron Municipal Court; 217 South High Street, Room 924 (9th Floor) ; Akron, OH 44308 by Tuesday, May 8, 2012. Prior to delivering your application materials, you must contact Whitney Moore, Judge Williams’ current clerk, at 1-832-798-9308, to set up a time to deliver your materials. When you deliver your materials, be sure to dress professionally and be ready to meet the Judge and her staff.
Class of 2013 – looking for a summer job?
Cleveland, OH – Law Clerk – Jeffries, Kube, Forrest & Monteleone Co., LPA
AkronLawJobs Job No. 3411 – 2L Students: Plaintiff-oriented litigation firm seeks law clerk with excellent research and writing skills. Great career building opportunity. The clerk’s responsibilities include all local court filings, legal research, drafting pleadings / motions / responses and maintaining the firm’s research database and library. Position is open for immediate hire. Full time summer, part-time during school. $12.50/hour. Please reference the firm’s website for additional info on the firm: www.jkfmlaw.com. Please submit a Resume, Transcript and Writing Sample via email to: Jarrett J. Northup, Esquire; Jeffries, Kube, Forrest, & Monteleone Co., LPA; 101 West Prospect Avenue; 1650 Midland Building; Cleveland, OH; jnorthup@jkfmlaw.com. Deadline: ASAP
Major Legal Services seeks Summer Program Administrator
Cleveland, OH – Summer Program Adminisrator – Major Legal Services, LLC
AkronLawJobs Job No. 3410 – Major Legal Services, LLC, Legal Recruiters is currently screening candidates for summer opportunity with a downtown Cleveland non-profit organization. (This organization provides summer employment opportunities for Cleveland youth.) The jobs are entitled Summer Program Administrator, and the duties include payroll, database work, timesheet auditing, and other duties. Candidates must have strong communication skills and the ability to start work in May. Candidates must have reliable automobile transportation as some local travel is involved. Initial work schedule would be 1:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. and Saturdays are a must. In June the schedule will transition to 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Hourly pay rate is $12.00/hr. If interested, please send your resume to dennis@majorlegalservices.com. Deadline: ASAP