Scholarship Opportunity – Howard Fox Memorial Law Scholarship

In 1978 the Howard Fox Memorial Law Scholarship Fund was established by Helen and Richard Fox and Friends to honor the memory of their son who, as a proud member of the Berks County Bar Association, served as a young attorney in the Public Defender’s Office.

The Howard Fox Memorial Law Scholarship Award of $3,000 is presented annually at the Berks County Bar Association Law Day Event.  It is given to help fund a deserving Berks County, Pennsylvania, resident embarking on his or her second year at an accredited Law School.

In June 2000, the Howard Fox Memorial Law Scholarship Fund was transferred to the Berks County Community Foundation to manage and administer.

The Berks County Community Foundation is a nonprofit corporation whose purpose is to develop, manage and distribute funding to meet existing and emerging community needs.  Through permanent endowments created from charitable gifts, the Community Foundation makes grants from the earnings of the endowment.  By keeping the principal balance of the funds intact and spending only earnings, the Community Foundation ensures a lasting and stable vehicle for the support and development of Berks County.

Please visit www.bccf.org for an application for the Howard Fox Memorial Law Scholarship.  Complete applications must be submitted to Berks County Community Foundation between January 15th and April 1st.

If you have any questions regarding this scholarship, please contact Ms. Leta Doganes using the contact information below.

Leta B. Doganes
Scholarship and Grant Administrator
Berks County Community Foundation
237 Court Street
Reading, PA  19601
610-685-2223
610-685-2240 (fax)
letad@bccf.org
www.bccf.org

Career Planning and the Ohio Chapter of the Legal Marketing Assn. present first in a series of workshops – tomorrow, January 19 at 5:00 – register today!

The University of Akron School of Law Career Planning Office and the Ohio Chapter of the Legal Marketing Association are excited to present the first in a series of workshops. Space is limited so register today by calling the CPPO at 330-972-5321

 Workshop #1  Tomorrow, Thursday, January 19, 2012, 5:00 – 6:00 P.M. Business Nuts and Bolts and Firm Functions, The University of Akron  School of Law, C. Blake McDowell Law Center, Room 151  When getting your feet wet as a new attorney, the ins and outs of a law firm’s business can seem daunting. There are some core competencies, however, that can help you stay on track when getting familiar with your role at a law firm. Our panel will share with you some basics on law firm functions; ways to make a place for yourself at your firm; and tips for forming a business development plan.

Panelists: RYAN DANIELS, Corporate Practice Development Manager at Porter Wright

MARK  ELLIOTT, Director of Business Development & Human Resources at Eastman & Smith

RANDY HEADLEY, CLM, Firm Administrator at Bailey Cavalieri

Moderator: LIZ BOEHM, Regional  Marketing Manager at Benesch

For further information on and to register for this workshop or future workshops, stop by or call the CPPO at 330-972-5321.

City of Akron Law Department to hire 2nd or 3rd year law clerk

Akron, OH – Law Clerk – City of Akron, Law Department

AkronLawJobs Job No. 3116 – 2L, 3L Students – The duties may include investigation of claims, collections and research and writing, including drafting memoranda, motions and briefs to be filed in various courts.  Please submit a cover letter and resume via email, fax or mail to:  Kim Reitman, Executive Assistant; 161 South High Street, Suite 202; Akron, OH  44308; KReitman@akronohio.gov; Fax:  330-375-2041.  Deadline:  ASAP, but no later than February 1, 2012

NLRB to Interview 3rd years on campus – submit resume to CPPO

National Labor Relations Board to interview on campus on March 23, 2012

3L Students – Application Materials:  Cover letter, resume and law school transcript.  Cover letter should be addressed to:  Frederick Calatrello, Regional Director; 1240 East Ninth Street; Cleveland, OH  44199.  Please submit application materials to Jeanne Kennedy (jeanne2@uakron.edu) no later than Monday, March 12 at 12:00 Noon.

 

Interested in learning more about searching for a summer public interest job?

Free Webinar Series:  The Summer Public Interest Job Search: Expert Tips on Cover Letters, Resumes, Interviewing, and Networking

 This two-part webinar series, cosponsored by NALP and Equal Justice Works, will provide law students with insight on the key elements of the summer public-interest job application process.   Attorneys with years of application review experience will highlight do’s and don’ts; explain how and why public interest application materials may substantively differ from law firm materials; and explore the dynamics of personal interactions in interviews and networking situations.

 Part One: Wed., 1/25/12 at 3pm Eastern – Best Practices in Drafting Cover Letters and Resumes.  Reserve your Webinar seat now!

Presenters:

    • Steve Grumm, Director of Public Service Initiatives, NALP
    • Stuart Smith, Director of Legal Recruitment, New York City Law Department
    • Nicole Vikan, Assistant Director for Public Interest & Government Careers, Georgetown University Law Center

Part Two: Wed., 2/1/12 at 12pm (Noon) Eastern – Best Practices in Interviewing and In-person Networking.  Reserve your Webinar seat now!

Presenters:

    • Nita Mazumder, Program Manager for Law School Relations, Equal Justice Works
    • Nicole Simmons, Career Counselor, The University of Texas School of Law
    • David Zisser, Associate Counsel, The Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law