Think the law is all you need to know to be a good lawyer? Think again…

It’s not too late to register for the second in the CPPO’s Legal Marketing Workshop Series: Call the CPPO at 330-972-5321 or e-mail jeanne2@uakron.edu to reserve your spot today.

Workshop #2 February 2, 5:00 – 6:00 P.M. Communications, Presentation and Writing Skills in the Legal World, The University of Akron  School of Law, C. Blake McDowell  Law Center, Room 151  Increasing your visibility through online media, speaking opportunities and writing for publications are key tactics to a new lawyer’s marketing plan. This workshop will include tips on how social media may help elevate your profile; what you need to do to position yourself for speaking opportunities; and ways to get your thoughts on paper and to the press.

Presenters: JULIE GURNEY, Senior  Communications & Marketing Manager at Benesch and JILL RAKO,  Marketing & Communications Manager at Bricker & Eckler

First years – Deadline today for great summer opportunity in Cleveland

Resume Collection – Tucker Ellis & West LLP – Cleveland, OH – Attention first years: UPDATED – please note new deadline and application materials

1L Students; top 10% of Class – Application Materials:  Cover letter, resume, and law school transcript .  Cover letter should be addressed to Marla Murphy, Recruiting Coordinator; 925 Euclid Avenue, Suite 1150; Cleveland, OH.  Application materials should be sent to Jeanne Kennedy (jeanne2@uakron.edu).  DO NOT CONTACT THE FIRM DIRECTLY. ALL MATERIALS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE CAREER PLANNING OFFICE BY THE DEADLINE DATE.  Deadline:  2:00 p.m. on  Friday, January 27, 2012.

 

Mahoning County Bar Association Scholarship

The Mahoning County Bar Foundation is a non-profit organization, primarily funded by the members of the Mahoning County Bar Association.  Each year it funds scholarships for persons having substantial ties to the Mahoning Valley who are about to enter, or who have already entered, law school.  These scholarships typically range from $1,000-2,000 and will be paid directly to the law school toward your tuition.  Each scholarship applicant is requested to provide the information set out on the application form (link is below).

Questions? Contact Marilyn Carroll at mcarroll@mahoningbar.org.

Mahoning County Bar Association Scholarship App 2012

First Years — Don’t miss out on this great opportunity

Resume Collection – Bricker & Eckler LLP – Columbus, OH

1L Students – Application Materials:  Cover letter, resume and transcript.  Cover letter should be addressed to Patricia Lach, Recruiting/Professional Development Coordinator; 100 South Third Street; Columbus, OH  43215.  Please submit application materials to Jeanne Kennedy at jeanne2@uakron.edu no later than Thursday, February 9 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.