Coeds Go Red Luncheon- Volunteers needed on February 22, 2012!

Akron Law, along with the American Heart Association, will host a “Coeds Go Red” luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 22 from 11:30 a.m. –  1 p.m. in the Student Union Ballroom. At the event, a “heart-healthy” lunch will be served as information about the “Go Red for Women” movement is presented. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in drawings  for prizes including an $50 Barnes & Noble gift card (winners must be present). Also, the College of Nursing will offer free blood pressure screenings, BMI assessment and more. The lunch, which is open to all UA faculty, staff and students, is free of charge, however registration is required. Participants are encouraged to wear red to show support.

 

This event also affords a unique community service opportunity for Akron Law students to assist with registration, work at the luncheon table, and more.  In addition to the benefits noted above, students participating in the community service opportunity will receive two hours counting toward their general community service graduation requirement.

 

Students interested in volunteering should contact Molly Palmer (molly.palmer@heart.org or 330-664-1908).

Great summer job opportunity for first years – submit resume to CPPO. Deadline extended to 12 noon, Tuesday, 1/24

Kegler, Brown, Hill & Ritter (Columbus, OH) to interview on campus on February 10, 2012– 1L Students; top 25% of class

Application Materials:  Cover letter, Resume, References, Writing Sample, Law School Transcript, Undergraduate Transcript.  Cover letter should be addressed to:  Cara Tammaro, Human Resources Manager; 65 East State Street, Suite 1800; Columbus, OH  43215.  To Apply:  Please submit application materials to Jeanne Kennedy (jeanne2@uakron.edu) no later than 12:00 Noon, Tuesday, January 24, 2012. DO NOT CONTACT FIRM DIRECTLY.

 

Sign up today for: A Day in the life of … In House Counsel

CAREER PLANNING PRESENTS A DAY IN THE LIFE OF….

 Each workshop in this series will be held at the law school and will consist of a small discussion group of 10- 12 law students and a local attorney who specializes in a certain area of law. This intimate and informal setting will allow law students to get their questions answered about a particular job or type of practice and to engage in conversations with local attorneys in varying fields.

 The second workshop in this series, “A Day in the Life of In-House Counsel with Brandon Ford and Chris Hilker” will take place on Wednesday, February 1st at 5:15 p.m. in Room 133 with Attorney Brandon Ford,  Lubrizol(?) and Chris Hilker, Lubrizol, who will speak to law students about their careers and offer insight into life as an in-house counsel.

 This event is only open to the first 12 students to RSVP to Jeanne Kennedy at Jeanne2@uakron.edu by Friday, January 27th at Noon. Students will be notified by the CPPO if they are participating.  Be sure to RSVP early for this exciting new workshop series! Also, stay tuned for the next workshop in our series!