David Dowd Summer Placement Award Applications due April 6 — don’t delay!

THE DAVID D. DOWD, SR. MEMORIAL AWARD

SUMMER JOB PLACEMENT AWARD

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  APRIL 6, 2012

$2000.00 minimum to one upper division law student

Must work 20 hours per week for not less than 10 weeks

 The School of Law is accepting applications for the David D. Dowd Sr. Memorial Award. Named in tribute to a distinguished attorney dedicated to public service and created by Judge David D. Dowd, Jr. upon the 25th anniversary of his service in the federal judiciary, the purpose of the Dowd Award is to promote a commitment to public service for all lawyers.  Dowd Awards are directed to Akron Law students interested in seeking professional careers in public service following graduation.

 To be eligible, you must:

  1. Complete your second year by Spring of 2012
  2. Show a commitment to public service
  3. Be capable of working  20 hours per week during the summer of 2012 for minimum  of ten weeks in a public service position
  4. Be committed to working in a public setting upon graduation

 Placements this summer – in order of preference:

1st Preference:      The Summit County Prosecutor’s Office, The Stark County Prosecutor’s Office, The Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office; law departments for Akron, Canton, Massillon; and Public Defender’s Offices in Summit and Stark counties.

 2nd Preference:     The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio or the Public Defender’s Office for the District

 3rd Preference:      Other prosecutors’ or law directors’ offices

 4th Preference:      Other not already listed public service agencies

 The student will be expected to work 20 hours per week for not less than 10 weeks.

 If you are interested in being considered for this award, please submit a cover letter and resume to Jeanne Kennedy in the Career Planning Office at jeanne2@uakron.edu or by hard copy by April 6, 2012. Students in the upper 30% of the class will be given preference. Students should list short and long term goals, and explain why the student wishes to work in a particular office, as noted above. A committee will review applications and a student will be selected before the spring term is over. 

Great law clerk position – apply today!

Cleveland, OH – Law Clerk – Friedman, Domiano & Smith

AkronLawJobs 3327 – 1L, 2L Students – Friedman, Domiano & Smith is seeking a law clerk to do brief writing, drafting pleadings, and discovery-research.  Please submit a cover letter, resume and writing sample to the employer via email at:  Christine LaSalvia, Esquire; Friedman, Domiano & Smith; 55 Public Square, Suite 1055; Cleveland, OH  44113; christinelasalvia@fdslaw.com.  Deadline:  ASAP

 

CPPO presents: A Day in the Life of …. a busy boutique law firm lawyer. Sign up today!

Sign up today for:  A Day in the life of…A Busy Boutique Firm Lawyer – Tuesday, April 3rd – 5:15 p.m. in Room W-214 with Attorneys Larry Tucker and Emily Yoder:  This event is only open to the first 15 students to RSVP to Jeanne Kennedy at jeanne2@uakron.edu by Friday, March 30th at Noon. Students will be notified by the CPPO if they are participating. After the first 15 students have signed up, we will start a waiting list. Be sure to RSVP early for this informative workshop! Food will be served to those who attend.

Washington D.C. law firm seeks summer associates with an interest in IP

Washington, DC – Summer 2012 Associates – Sughrue Mion, PLLC

AkronLawJobs Job No. 3320 – Sughrue Mion is seeking second year law students to spend the summer working at their firm. They are seeking motivated individuals with a strong academic background, preferably in science, preparing for a career in intellectual property law. During their time with the firm, summer associates are given the opportunity to experience several different areas of Sughrue’s practice. Individuals with expertise in a particular field of science or technology are encouraged to participate in projects that will allow them to use their special skills and knowledge. The Summer Associate Program is designed to provide training in the substantive and procedural aspects of the practice. To this end, each summer associate is assigned two mentors, one partner and one associate, who are responsible for ensuring the quality and variety of work, as well as timely and appropriate feedback.

 

Application Materials:  Resume, Law School Transcript and Writing Sample

 

To Apply:  Please submit a resume to Jeanne Kennedy (jeanne2@uakron.edu) no later than Tuesday, April 16, 2012 at 12:00 Noon.  DO NOT CONTACT THE FIRM DIRECTLY.   ALL MATERIALS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE CAREER PLANNING OFFICE BY THE DEADLINE DATE.

LAW – Gender Equity in Health Care: A Discussion of Birth Control Coverage – Friday, Mar. 30, 12:15, L-151

THIS FRIDAY we will be having an event on the requirement that birth control be provided free-of-charge through employee health coverage.  Guest speakers will be Prof. Huhn, speaking on the constitutional issues surrounding this provision, and his wife, Dr. Nancy L. Wollam-Huhn, a practicing OBGYN, who will speak on women’s health.

This symposium is open to all members of the law school and the public.  Lunch will be provided for the attendees.  We will be serving chicken, jo-jos, potato salad, and vegetarian lasagna.  Please join us at 12:15 in room L-151.