The Asian Hispanic Law Students Association (“AHLSA”) is being revived for the 2020-2021 school year! AHLSA strives to celebrate the diverse cultures of the Asian and Hispanic communities, create long-lasting connections, and promote the needs of the Asian and Hispanic legal community.
Whether you are part of the Asian-Hispanic community or want to learn more, we welcome you to join! Please fill out this Google Form to sign up.
Cavitch deadline extended until Friday at Noon – 3ls apply today!
| Cavitch Familo & Durkin Contact: Michael Rasor, Shareholder | Submit on Symplicity Deadline: August 6th at NOON Associate Attorney | 3L Require: Top 20% Prefer: Law Review, Moot Court, Trial Team | Resume, Cover Letter, and Law School Transcript |
This Week’s OCI + Resume Collection Deadlines
Resume Collect Employers
The following is a list of employers who wish to review the resumes of Akron law students and then invite selected students to their offices or for virtual interviews. Check SYMPLICITY under “OCI/Resume Collections” for detailed information on these employers and to submit your applications. Do not contact the firms directly unless otherwise stated.
APPLY FOR ALL ON SYMPLICITY BY NOON
| Employer | Submission Requirements | Hiring Criteria | Application Materials |
| Cavitch Familo & Durkin Contact: Michael Rasor, Shareholder | Submit on Symplicity Deadline: August 1, 2021 Associate Attorney | 3L Require: Top 20% Prefer: Law Review, Moot Court, Trial Team | Resume, Cover Letter, and Law School Transcript |
| Kegler Brown Hill + Ritter Contact: Jenna Eldridge, Director of Human Resources | Submit on Symplicity Deadline: August 2, 2021 Summer Associate | 2L Prefer: Top 25%, 3.3 GPA | Resume, Cover Letter, and Writing Sample Please discuss in your cover letter one specific thing you want to see law firms do to promote diversity + Inclusion in the legal profession |
| Plakas Mannos Ltd. Contact: Maria Klutinoty Edwards, Partner | Submit on Symplicity Deadline: August 6, 2021 Law Clerks and Attorneys | 1L, 2L, 3L Prefer: Top 33%, moot court/trial team | Resume, Cover Letter, and Law School Transcript |
| Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Contact: Jennifer Stark, Director of Recruiting and Legal Personnel | Submit on Symplicity Deadline: August 6, 2021 Summer Associate | 2L Prefer: High academic achievement | Resume, Cover Letter, and Law School Transcript |
| Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Contact: Jennifer Stark, Director of Recruiting and Legal Personnel | Submit on Symplicity Deadline: August 6, 2021 Intellectual Property Summer Associate | 2L Prefer: High academic achievement Require: Patent Bar Eligibility for IP candidates | Resume, Cover Letter, Undergraduate Transcript, and Law School Transcript |
Ken Baker Memorial Student Scholarship for Students in Pharmacy or Pharmacy Law
The American Society for Pharmacy Law (“ASPL”) is seeking applicants for the Ken Baker Memorial Student Scholarship. The purpose of this scholarship is to support students in pharmacy and pharmacy law to attend the annual ASPL Developments in Pharmacy Law Seminar where they will: 1) attend up to 15 hours of continuing education sessions; and 2) network with industry professionals from across the country. Funding for this scholarship is subject to vary year to year based upon the operational funds available to ASPL.
The recipient will receive a complimentary registration to the annual Developments in Pharmacy Law Seminar in the current year to earn up to 15 hours of continuing education and participate in a variety of networking opportunities. A complimentary hotel-stay up to 3 nights at the conference hotel (room & tax only) and reimbursement of up to $750 travel to attend the conference. Recipients will also receive a complimentary 1 year ASPL Student Membership giving access to monthly member newsletters, reduced registration fees for live and on-demand webinars and potential participation in various ASPL committees and work groups.
Eligibility Applicant must be a full-time student of an ACPE accredited entry-level pharmacy degree program in the U.S.
OR A full-time student enrolled in an ABA-accredited law school to pursue the JD degree. Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident of the U.S. Applicant must be actively enrolled in school November 4-7, 2021 of the Developments in Pharmacy Law Seminar.
Selection Criteria
The selection process includes review of: Academic transcripts from law school or college of pharmacy Letter of reference from law school or pharmacy professor A brief essay (500 words or less) of the applicant’s interest in pharmacy law and how attendance at the conference will help in their career pursuits ASPL may require additional information as part of the application process as it deems necessary to select a recipient who best meets the purposes of the scholarship. Financial need is not a criterion
Deadline for submission of an application is September 15, 2021. The recipient of the Scholarship will be notified no later than October 1, 2021.
All required information is to be submitted to:
American Society for Pharmacy Law
Scholarship Committee
PO Box 7317
Springfield, IL 62791
Or by email to administration@aspl.org
Law Association for Women Summer Volunteering
All students are invited to volunteer with LAW this summer. Click here to sign up, spots are limited!
- Saturday, July 17, 2021 from 9:00am-11:30am
Cuyahoga Valley National Park (Peninsula, OH 44313) - Saturday, August 7, 2021 from 8:30am-11am
Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank (350 Opportunity Pkwy, Akron, OH 44307). The deadline to sign up is Friday, July 30th at noon.
