Akron Law students invited to join Ohio Supreme Court Justice Yvette McGee Brown and The Honorable Carla Moore for a Black History Month Celebration

Justice Yvette McGee Brown – Black History Month Celebration

Akron Law students are invited to join Ohio Supreme Court Justice Yvette McGee Brown and The Honorable Carla Moore on Friday, February 18, 2011 for the American Association of University Women and the Second Baptist Church of Medina’s Black History Program.

Designated preferred and reserved seating for up to ten (10) students from Akron Law. Seats will be assigned on a FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE basis. Please RSVP to Assistant Director of Admissions and Student Affairs, Ivy Washington-Marshall at ivy1@uakron.edu by Tuesday, February 15, 2011.

The program will be held at Second Baptist Church, 451 Bronson Street, Media and will  include a Keynote Address by Justice McGee Brown, special exhibits, music and refreshments. Doors will open at 6:30 pm. Please click the link above to access the event flyer.

Scholarship Opportunity – 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.

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

Career Planning Presents: C.I.A. Information Session – Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at 12:15 and 5:15

The Career Planning Office Presents: CIA INFORMATION SESSION

Learn about exciting job opportunities available right now within the CIA.

 Date: Tomorrow, Wednesday,  February 9, 2011

Time:  12:15 – 1:15 p.m. and 5:15 – 6:15 p.m.

Location: Law School. The 12:15 session will be held in West Hall Room 214 and the 5:15 session will be in Room 134.

 Learn about the exciting positions available right now within the National Clandestine Service of the Central Intelligence Agency.  

 Are you a U.S. Citizen?
Do you have good interpersonal, writing, and briefing skills?
Do you have a foreign language or are willing to learn one?
Have you traveled, lived or worked overseas?
Are you interested in a diverse work environment with opportunity for growth?
Do you want to serve your nation and be part of something great?
Are you interested in foreign events and current affairs?
If you answered “yes” to the above, then you may be qualified to join a dynamic team of government professionals who are helping to safeguard the United States.

Further information available in the Career Planning Office

COME TO THE CIA INFORMATION SESSION TO LEARN MORE  
and visit the CIA website at www.cia.gov

Community Legal Aid in Akron Announces Summer 2011 Law Student Program for 1st and 2nd year students

The Career Planning Office has received information about Akron Community Legal Aid’s Summer Law Student Program. First and second year students are eligible to apply. The 2011 Summer Program Description and application materials are available in the Career Planning Office and on CLA’s website at www.communitylegalaid.org.  Apply ASAP as hiring decisions are made on a rolling basis.