The Minority Corporate Counsel Association Scholarship Opportunity

The Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) is now accepting applications for its Lloyd M. Johnson, Jr. Scholarship Program (LMJ Scholarship) from diverse individuals entering an ABA accredited  law school as full-time first-year law students in the 2018–2019 academic school year. Established in 2004, the LMJ Scholarship Program seeks to nurture the academic and professional careers of outstanding law students and advance the diversity pipeline to the legal profession. To date, MCCA has awarded over $3.5 million in scholarships to nearly 200 diverse men and women. This year, MCCA will award up to 10 scholarships. The deadline to apply has been extended to August 31, 2018.

All details may be found here.

Independence, OH – 2L or 3L Law Clerk – Rutter & Russin, LLC

AkronLawJobs No. 9546 Overview: Seeking a 2L or 3L law student for a law clerk position. The firm represents policyholders in disputes against their insurance companies.

Duties: Conducting legal research on a variety of procedural and substantive legal issues; Drafting letters, briefs, and other legal documents; and Editing and revising various documents.

Qualifications: 2L or 3L; Excellent legal research and writing skills; the ability to work independently; and strong attention to detail.

How to Apply: Submit your resume, cover letter, and writing sample to jkilbane@rutterrussin.com

DEADLINE:  September 15, 2018

Rocky River, OH – 2L Law Clerks – Lazzaro Luka Law Offices

AkronLawJobs No. 9543 Overview: Small firm with heavy volume doing personal injury law, seeking two Law Clerks to begin in December 2018 after exams and to continue during the Spring 2019 Semester. Possible continuation through the Summer 2019 semester.

Qualifications: 2L; Require top 30% class rank; and Prefer moot court/mock trial. Will work 15 hours per week during the break and spring semester

How to Apply: Send your resume, cover letter, writing sample and unofficial law school transcripts to LLuka@LazzaroLukaLaw.com attention: Lori Luka

Deadline:  September 28, 2018

Green, OH – 2L or 3L Law Clerk – Part Time – Harpst Ross & Becker Co. Ltd.

AkronLawJobs 9541 Overview: Seeking a part-time law clerk to assist a growing business law firm.

Duties: Legal research and writing; Contract drafting and review; and Assistance with general legal matters within the practice areas of business and corporate law, construction law, employment law, and insurance defense and litigation.

Qualifications: 2L or 3L, and Able to work 20 hours per week.

How to Apply: Send your resume, cover letter, and writing sample to Monica L. Wallace, Esq. at MWallace@hrblegal.com

Deadline: September 7, 2018