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Office of Professional Development Newsletter IN THIS ISSUE Upcoming Programs FJLS Speaker Michael Bryant - March 11th Small Business Information and Networking Session - March 13th Hot to Apply for Post-Grad Public Interest Fellowships Relativity Training and E- discovery Discussion - March 19th Judicial Clerkship Information Session - March 21st Legal Programs, Scholarships, and Contests The City of Chicago Department of Law is seeking Post-Graduate Fellows for 2019 Mike Eidson Scholarship Executive Committee for Mindfulness in Law Society Law Student Division Special meeting for attorneys and law students regarding the Eclipse Immigration Clinic - RSVP by March 12th

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Office of Professional Development

Newsletter

IN THIS ISSUE

Upcoming Programs

FJLS Speaker Michael Bryant -

March 11th

Small Business Information and

Networking Session - March

13th

Hot to Apply for Post-Grad

Public Interest Fellowships

Relativity Training and E-

discovery Discussion - March

19th

Judicial Clerkship Information

Session - March 21st

Legal Programs,

Scholarships, and

Contests

The City of Chicago

Department of Law is seeking

Post-Graduate Fellows for 2019

Mike Eidson Scholarship

Executive Committee for

Mindfulness in Law Society Law

Student Division

Special meeting for attorneys

and law students regarding the

Eclipse Immigration Clinic -

RSVP by March 12th

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Save the Date: Upcoming

Programs

Video Links to Prior programs

OPD Evening Hours

Professional

Development

Opportunities

Job Fairs

USPTO Pilot Projects and

Initiatives - March 19th

Public Interest Summer

Fellowship and ADR Fellowship

Application - Deadline: March

29th

Labor & Employment Student

Writing Competition - Deadline:

March 30th

Jobs of the Week

General Info

Newsletters over Finals and

Winter Break

Join a bar association!

Find archived newsletters here

2018 AFL-CIO Lawyers

Coordinating Committee

Directory of Members - Now

Available in the OPD

OH and MI Bar Deadlines

Upcoming Programs

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FJLS Speaker: Michael Bryant March 11th, Noon, Room 1002

Speaker Michael Bryant, a local attorney, will be discussing starting a solo practice and

practicing family law. Pizza will be provided, and FJLS is not collecting RSVPs.

Small Business Information and Networking Session March 13th, 5:30 - 7:30 pm, SLK Lounge

The College of Law’s Business Law Society and Intellectual Property Law Society, along

with The Office of Professional Development are hosting a Small Business Information &

Networking Session on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 from 5:30-7:30 pm at the College of

Law, in the SLK Lounge. Various Professionals involved in the operation of small

businesses will be in attendance. The first hour of the event will consist of a speed-

networking format where participants will go from table to table to talk with professionals

and ask questions. The second hour will offer students an opportunity to mingle and

follow up.

How to Apply for Post-Grad Public Interest Fellowships Monday, March 18th, 11:50am, Room 1002

Do you have a passion for helping people? Wondering how to find paid, post-graduate

opportunities with nonprofit legal services organizations? Learn more about how to

apply for post-graduate public interest fellowships across the country and in Ohio. We

welcome Sophia Chang, Pro Bono Director of the Ohio Legal Assistance Foundation, as

she discusses OLAF’s Justice for All Fellows program. Kelly Tomlinson will also discuss

how to find opportunities through Equal Justice Works, Skadden, and other fellowship

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resources. Many fellowships require you to start building relationships in your first year

and apply in your second or third year, so all class years are encouraged to

attend. Please RSVP through Symplicity no later than Thursday, March 14th. Pizza will

be served for those who RSVP.

Relativity Training and E-Discovery Discussion Tuesday, March 19th, 11:50 am, Room 1002

Staff from Hire Counsel will be on campus to train students on the use of Relativity, one

of the most commonly used e-discovery platforms. The presentation will also include a

discussion of how e-discovery is used in litigation, what it involves, and why it is

important to know about e-discovery even if you don’t plan to do document review

(especially if you plan to work for a law firm or large company). RSVP on Symplicity no

later than Friday, March 15th. Pizza provided for those who RSVP.

Judicial Clerkship Information Session Thursday March 21st, 11:50 am, Room 1002

Professor Lammon, Professor Porter, current federal clerks Molly Davis (’18) and

Stephanie Gurgol (’15), and April Johnson (’19) will discuss the application process and

interview tips for clerkship applications. This session is open to all current Toledo Law

Students. Please RSVP on Symplicity by Monday, March 18th

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Save the Date Save the date for the following programs. Additional details will be added closer to

the events

April 3rd: 2L Class Meeting

April 9th: 1L Class Meeting

April 10th: 3L Class Meeting

Video Links to Prior Programs

Summer Opportunities Forum, Spring

2019: http://lawms.utoledo.edu/Mediasite/Play/572361dbe8bb42539c39f7d4cd020caf1d

RSVP POLICY

Please note The Office of Professional Development’s RSVP Policy:

The Office of Professional Development will be following a strict RSVP policy for the

2018-2019 school year. Any programming put on by OPD that advertises that pizza or

food will be provided, requires an RSVP by the date listed. OPD will only order food for

those that RSVP by the deadline. This includes required programming, such as

mandatory class meetings, specifically whether you are attending at 11:50am or 5:15pm.

Additionally, other programming such as networking events or events with alumni

involvement, may list a required number of RSVPs by a certain deadline to go forward. If

the number is not reached, the event may be canceled. Please RSVP to these events as

soon as you know you will be able to attend.

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RSVP early, often, and encourage your friends!

OPD Evening Hours

The OPD staff is available in the evenings by appointment. If you would like to

make an appointment, please contact us at [email protected] or 419-530-2851.

Wednesday, March 13th

Tuesday, April 2nd

Wednesday, April 24th

Professional Development Activities

We are placing additional emphasis on professional development this year, and we

will continue to add professional development offerings throughout the rest of your

law school career. Below are opportunities open to all students and participation in

the activities is strongly encouraged.

Please reach out to OPD if you have questions, suggestions, or need help finding

an activity that fits within your schedule.

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Toledo Bar Association Pro Bono Clinics

The Toledo Bar Association has many pro bono clinics coming up in the near

future. You can register to volunteer here. Once you register, email Michelle

Tussing to let her know you are a student.

Note: If you sign up, you are committing to participate, if you can no longer

participate for any reason, you must inform Michelle Tussing as soon as possible.

Michelle's email is [email protected]

Job Fairs

To review information on these and other job fairs on the OPD’s Job Fairs page,

click here. Students who register for any job fairs should also send an e-mail to

Kelly Tomlinson at [email protected] to notify her that they have

registered.

Indybar Diversity Job Fair 2019

Student Registration NOW OPEN!

The 12th annual Indianapolis Bar Association Diversity Job Fair has a strong

history of success. More than 700 students from 32 states and 86 law schools

across the nation have interviewed over the last twelve years. Over 50 percent of

interviewing students received callbacks for second interviews as a result of the

2018 job fair.

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Over the course of 24 hours, there will be:

Numerous networking opportunities available for students through a

reception, interviews and a luncheon

More than 25 firm, government, court and corporate legal employers

conducting hundreds of interviews with students

A workshop to help interviewing students prepare for success

About the Diversity Job Fair

We seek candidates who represent all aspects of diversity and who are looking for

a one-of-a-kind legal community in a Midwestern city that has both cosmopolitan

style and small-town charm. We invite fall 2019, full-time 2L law students

(graduating May 2021) or part-time 2L and 3L law students (graduating December

2021/May 2022) to participate in the fair.

Student Registration NOW OPEN!

Following registration, students will be provided with automatically-generated

passwords that will allow them to use the system throughout the next few months.

This link and password will be different than those used by the students for OCI at

each law school.

The student registration deadline is June 19, 2019. Only students who have

registered, bid and obtain interviews can participate in Diversity Job Fair events.

Register: https://law-indybar-csm.symplicity.com/students/?signin_tab=0

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Legal Programs, Scholarship, and Contests The City of Chicago Department of Law is seeking Post-Graduate Fellows for 2019 The City of Chicago Department of Law invites graduating law students to apply for a Post-Grad Fellowship position for 2019. Post-Grad Fellows will participate in challenging work that reflects the demands and rewards of public service, as well as a realistic picture of what it is like to practice law for the City of Chicago. They must have funding in place before they apply. Post-Grad Fellows receive incomparable hands-on legal experience working side-by-side with Department of Law attorneys. They will be assigned to work in a Law Department practice Division* that interests them and participate in a wide variety of activities. Post-Grad Fellows may:

assist in trial preparation;

attend depositions;

observe real estate closings;

attend client meetings;

attend court proceedings;

conduct legal research and analysis; and

draft memoranda, briefs, and contracts. Post-Grad Fellows who qualify for an Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711 License may represent the City in:

mandatory tort arbitrations in the Circuit Court of Cook County;

grievance arbitration hearings and disciplinary proceedings before the Police Board and Human Resources Board;

prosecutions of Municipal Code Violations in Administrative Hearings or in the Circuit Court of Cook County;

cases before the Circuit Court of Cook County (Criminal, Civil and Chancery Divisions) and Federal Court;

hearings before the Department of Administrative Hearings and the Department of Business Affairs and Licensing;

settlement agreement negotiations; and

real estate closings. They may also depose or examine witnesses in trials in State and Federal Court. The Law Department seeks talented, promising individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds. The Law Department is committed to increasing opportunities for minorities in the legal profession, and it is proud that its staff reflects the racial, cultural, and ethnic diversity of Chicago. The Law Department is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

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Please note that Chicago residency is not required for Post-Grad Fellows. Application Process Application by email to [email protected]. Please note that applications will not be forwarded to Divisions* for consideration until all application materials, including law school transcripts, are received. Application Materials Save and send all attachments in one pdf document in this order:

Cover letter (In addition to identifying three ranked Division* preferences, please indicate that your application is for a 2019 Post-Grad Fellowship, that you have funding already in place, and if you have or are eligible for your Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711 License);

Resume;

Law School Transcript (official or unofficial); and

One writing sample. *For a listing and description of Divisions, visit www.cityofchicago.org/careers (and choose the appropriate link) or view our Employer View Book (Contact OPD for a copy)

MIKE EIDSON SCHOLARSHIP The Mike Eidson Scholarship Fund was established by the AAJ Women for Justice Education Fund in 2008, in honor of AAJ Past President Mike Eidson, whose vision and generosity inspired it. The Mike Eidson Scholarship awards $5,000 annually to a female student entering her third year of law school (the student can be enrolled in a three-year day program or four-year night program) who has demonstrated a commitment to a career as a trial lawyer, along with dedication to upholding and defending the principles of the Constitution, and to the concept of a fair trial, the adversary system, and a just result for the injured, the accused, and those whose rights are jeopardized. The winner must attend the 2018 AAJ Annual Convention in Denver, Colorado in order to accept the scholarship. Travel and accommodation will be provided.

2018 CYCLE The 2018 scholarship cycle is closed. The next cycle will open in February 2019.

Applications must include the following:

A completed application form. Download the form here. A letter explaining your interest in a career as a trial lawyer, and your dedication

to upholding and defending the principles of the Constitution, and how you have demonstrated this

A resume A completed form verifying your student status. Download the form here.

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Every applicant must be enrolled in an ABA accredited law school. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Submit applications to: [email protected] OR AAJ Membership Department 777 6th Street NW Suite 200 Washington, DC 20001 Please contact the AAJ Membership Department with questions at 800-424-2727 or by email at: [email protected]. If you would like to join AAJ, please find more information here. https://www.justice.org/what-we-do/enhance-practice-law/professional-recognition-awards-scholarship/scholarships/mike-eidson

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Public Interest Summer Fellowship and ADR Fellowship Applications (Deadline 3/29/19 at 5:00 pm) Students who will be working as volunteers or for nominal pay in a public interest position this summer are invited to apply for a Public Interest Summer Fellowship through Toledo Law. The number of fellowships and amounts may vary depending on available funding (awards for summer 2019 may be up to $4,000 each). For the purpose of the Public Interest Summer Fellowships, a public interest position includes working for a non-profit organization providing services to underrepresented clients/groups/interests, or working for a government entity. Please note that before applying you must have secured a qualifying public interest position. Additionally, a fellowship is available for individuals interested in Alternative Dispute Resolution. The deadline for applications for both fellowships is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, March 29, 2019. Click here for eligibility and application information. If you have any questions about the Public Interest Fellowships contact Kelly Tomlinson at [email protected] or the Alternative Dispute Resolution Fellowship contact Professor Maara Fink at [email protected].

Special meeting for attorneys and law students regarding the Eclipse Immigration Clinic

Cindy Kirby would like to invite you to attend a special meeting to inform attorneys and law students about the Eclipse Immigration Clinic that will be starting in Northwest Ohio. The plan is to hold one clinic each month. These are general advice clinics, and ongoing representation will not be provided.We are seeking attorneys and law students who are interested in volunteering to assist immigrants. Attorneys and law students without immigration law experience are needed to interview the immigrants who make appointments. Each clinic session will have one immigration attorney present to provide assistance and specific information. Please join us for this informational meeting. Lunch will be provided. Thursday, March 14, 2019 12 noon Toledo Bar Association - Third Floor Please RSVP by phone (419-692-4433) or email ([email protected]) by March 12th so that we have enough food. (We know how hungry you lawyers get.) Please feel free to contact Cindy Kirby with any questions you have.

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Jobs of the Week Below are a few select job postings for 2L and 3L/4L students. For the full posting and to

view other positions go to Symplicity. Apply as soon as possible!

2019 Volunteer Summer Internship (10360)

Legal Aid of Broward County - Fort Lauderdale, Florida

United States

Volunteer Summer Internship with Legal Aid in South Florida The two Greater Fort Lauderdale-area Legal Aid offices, Legal Aid Service of Broward County and Coast to Coast Legal Aid of ... view details

POSITION TYPE: Summer

POSTING DATE: Feb 14, 2019

END DATE: Mar 08, 2019

2019-2021 Paul H. Tobias Attorney Fellow (10305)

National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA) & The NELA Institute - Multiple

Locations

The Paul H. Tobias Attorney Fellowship Program About Us The Employee Rights Advocacy Institute For Law & Policy (“The NELA Institute”) is a nonprofit charitable and educational organization. Created ... view details

POSITION TYPE: Fellowship

CONTACT INFORMATION: Elizabeth Colman National Employment Lawyers Association (NELA) & The NELA Institute 2201 Broadway Oakland, California 94612 United States

POSTING DATE: Feb 01, 2019

END DATE: Mar 08, 2019

April 2019 Direct Appointment Program (10331)

U.S. Air Force Judge Advocate General's Corps - Nationwide

United States

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AIR FORCE JAG CORPS ATTENTION: Attorneys & Law School Students April 2019 Direct Appointment Program Apply at: www.airforce.com/JAG • Select the “Apply Now” button under the “Becoming a JAG” section. ... view details

POSITION TYPE: Full-time

POSTING DATE: Feb 05, 2019

END DATE: Mar 10, 2019

Legal Advocacy Law Student Intern (10348)

The American Diabetes Association - Arlington, Virginia

United States

(paid) - (1900002H) Description The mission of the American Diabetes Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. To that end, ... view details

POSITION TYPE: Summer

POSTING DATE: Feb 11, 2019

END DATE: Mar 11, 2019

Legal Intern (10347)

American Society of Clinical Oncology - Alexandria, Virginia

United States

Are you interested in making a world of difference in cancer care? Cancer strikes more than 10 million people worldwide each year. As the leading medical society representing doctors ... view details

POSITION TYPE: Summer

POSTING DATE: Feb 11, 2019

END DATE: Mar 11, 2019

Participating Attorney - Justice Entrepreneurs Project (10328)

Justice Entrepreneurs Project (Chicago, Illinois) - Chicago, Illinois

United States

JEP is seeking lawyers who are: - Dedicated to establishing a long-term practice that serves the legal needs of low and moderate-income individuals and small businesses - Committed to providing ... view details

POSITION TYPE: Full-time

CONTACT INFORMATION: Trevor Clarke Justice Entrepreneurs Project (Chicago, Illinois) 208 S. Jefferson St., Ste 204 Chicago, Illinois 60661 United States Director

POSTING DATE: Feb 04, 2019

END DATE: Mar 11, 2019

Assistant Public Defender (10359)

Huron County Public Defender's Office (Norwalk, Ohio) - Norwalk, Ohio

United States

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Assistant Public Defender The Huron County Public Defender office has an opening for an assistant defender. The position is responsible for criminal defense at the felony and misdemeanor level, non-support ... view details

POSITION TYPE: Full-time

POSTING DATE: Feb 14, 2019

END DATE: Mar 14, 2019

Part-Time Law Clerk (10406)

Malone, Ault & Farell - Toledo, Ohio

United States

Sylvania Township general practice law firm consisting of six UT Law alumni has a need for a law clerk beginning in April. The successful candidate will have completed legal research ... view details

POSITION TYPE: Part-time

POSTING DATE: Feb 27, 2019

END DATE: Mar 15, 2019

Staff Attorney (10376)

The University of Toledo, Student Legal Services, Inc. - Toledo, Ohio

United States

STAFF ATTORNEY POSITION AVAILABLE UNIVERSITY OF TOLEDO STUDENT LEGAL SERVICES, INC We currently have an opening on our staff for a full time Staff Attorney to provide high quality and ... view details

POSITION TYPE: Full-time

POSTING DATE: Feb 19, 2019

END DATE: Mar 15, 2019

2019 Wisconsin Volunteer Law Student Summer Internship Progr (10320)

Wisconsin Judicial System (Madison, WI) - Madison, Wisconsin

United States

The Wisconsin judicial system is offering 1st and 2nd year law students the opportunity to work as unpaid interns with circuit court judges throughout our state during the summer of ... view details

POSITION TYPE: Summer

POSTING DATE: Feb 01, 2019

END DATE: Mar 15, 2019

Health Law Fellow Position (10292)

West Virginia University College of Law - Morgantown, West Virginia

United States

Health Law Fellow Position: The College of Law at West Virginia University is seeking applications for the position of Health Law Fellow. This position is designed to foster the development and promotion of high quality scholarship in the ... view details

POSITION TYPE: Full-time, Project or Contract Basis, Fellowship

POSTING DATE: Jan 25, 2019

END DATE: Mar 15, 2019

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City Internships | Global Explorer Program 2019 (10344)

City Internships - Multiple Locations

Nine Cities. Nine Industries. The Global Explorer Program is most popular with current students and recent graduates looking to explore and discover their career path. Key Features: - An 8-week ... view details

POSITION TYPE: Full-time, Internship, Fellowship

CONTACT INFORMATION: Josh Edgley-Smith City Internships 725 Arizona Avenue Santa Monica, California 90401 United States

POSTING DATE: Feb 07, 2019

END DATE: Mar 16, 2019

Summer 2019 Externship Opportunities (10419)

NASA Glenn Research Center (United States) - Cleveland, Ohio

United States

** In your cover letter, be sure to indicate whether you are applying for the General or Intellectual Property position. Interested students should submit resume, cover letter, and unofficial transcript ... view details

POSITION TYPE: Summer

POSTING DATE: Mar 04, 2019

END DATE: Mar 17, 2019

Coordinator of Student Conduct and Community Standards (10373)

The University of Toledo (Toledo, OH) - Toledo, Ohio

United States

https://utoledo.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/6/home/requisition/8?c=utoledo Coordinator, Student Conduct & Community Standards Employment type: Staff - Regular Bargaining Unit: BU Exempt Shift: 1 8:15 am - 5:00 pm Hours Per Week: 40 FTE: 1 Division: Unclassified PSA FT Location: Main Campus Student ... view details

POSITION TYPE: Full-time

POSTING DATE: Feb 19, 2019

END DATE: Mar 19, 2019

Legal Internship (10378)

The Hertz Corporation - Estero, Florida

United States

https://usjobs-hertz.icims.com/jobs/169585/legal-internship---hertz-corporate-law-department/job?mobile=false&width=784&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-300&jun1offset=-240 US-FL-Estero Job ID 169585 # Positions 5 Category Internships Division WHQ - Estero - Only Position Type Internships General Responsibilities HERTZ LAW DEPARTMENT LEGAL INTERNSHIP - JOB DESCRIPTION ... view details

POSITION TYPE: Summer, Internship

POSTING DATE: Feb 20, 2019

END DATE: Mar 20, 2019

Litigation Associate (10350)

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Moore & Van Allen PLLC (Charlotte, North Carolina) - Charlotte, North Carolina

United States

Moore & Van Allen PLLC, a large southeastern law firm with a national and international practice, is seeking an associate to join the litigation practice in our Charlotte office. While ... view details

POSITION TYPE: Full-time

CONTACT INFORMATION: Mollie Clark Moore & Van Allen PLLC (Charlotte, North Carolina) 100 N Tryon St Charlotte, North Carolina 28202 United States New Associate Recruiting Manager

POSTING DATE: Feb 15, 2019

END DATE: Mar 20, 2019

Post-Grad Legal Fellowship, Fall 2019 (10349)

Earthjustice - Multiple Locations

Earthjustice is now accepting applications for candidates interested in seeking post-graduate legal fellowship funded through a law school or other sources to join us in the fall of 2019. Earthjustice ... view details

POSITION TYPE: Full-time

POSTING DATE: Feb 15, 2019

END DATE: Mar 20, 2019

2019 Bergstrom Child Welfare Law Fellowship (10268)

University of Michigan Law School Child Advocacy Law Clinic - Ann Arbor, Michigan

United States

Bergstrom Child Welfare Law Fellowship The Bergstrom Child Welfare Law Summer Fellowship is committed to inspiring the best and brightest law students to pursue careers in child welfare law. Through ... view details

POSITION TYPE: Fellowship

POSTING DATE: Jan 14, 2019

END DATE: Mar 24, 2019

Attorney I (10389)

GEICO - West Orange, New Jersey

United States

Attorney I- West Orange, NJ

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General Info

Join a bar association! Getting to know your local bar association and their members is

a great way to network with attorneys. Some bar associations are even free for law

students.

American Bar Association

Columbus Bar Association

Cleveland Bar Association

Detroit Bar Association

Ohio State Bar Association

Federal Bar Association

State Bar of Michigan

Toledo Bar Association - Join the bar by filling out this application

Toledo Women's Bar Association

Washtenaw County Bar Association

Find archived newsletters here

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Comprehensive Fellowship Guide – Now Available on PSJD

The 2017-2018 edition of the Comprehensive Fellowship Guide is now available online on

PSJD. The Guide provides a portal to the database, which features over 300 fellowship

opportunities. Because the Guide is available online, it will always reflect the most recent

updates and is available to job seekers and career development offices 24/7. PSJD also

provides tips on applying for fellowships as well as a primer, including how to search by

fellowship type, geographic location, or deadline. Many fellowship application deadlines

are quickly approaching.

2018 AFL-CIO Lawyers Coordinating Committee Directory of Members - Now

Available in the OPD

This directory contains contact information about national and local union legal

departments, as well as firms that practice union-side labor law. If you are interested in

using this resource, stop by the OPD or e-mail [email protected].

Bar Exam Info

For links to state bar exam websites, click here.

Ohio Bar Exam Info

MORE ABOUT OHIO DEADLINES

2019

April 1 Deadline: Application to take the July 2019 bar examination Note: The dates for the July 2019 bar examination are July 30, 31, and Aug. 1

April 26 Release of the results of the February 2019 bar examination

May 10 Deadline: Late application to take the July 2019 bar examination

May 13 Admissions Ceremony for successful February examinees who have met all admission requirements

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The May 13 Bar Admissions ceremony will be recorded as a service for the newly admitted attorneys, their families and guests. The video will contain coverage of the entire event, including all speakers and the presentation of wall certificates. This video can be viewed in the Supreme Court video archive.

July 30 - Aug. 1 Administration of the July 2019 bar examination

Aug. 15 Deadline: Late Application to register as a candidate for the February 2020 bar examination

Oct. 25 Release of the results of the July 2019 bar examination

Nov. 1 Deadline: Application to take the February 2020 bar examination Note: The dates for the February 2020 bar examination are Feb. 25, 26, and 27

Nov. TBD

Admissions Ceremony for successful July examinees who have met all admission requirements The Nov. TBD Bar Admissions ceremony will be recorded as a service for the newly admitted attorneys, their families and guests. The video will contain coverage of the entire event, including all speakers and the presentation of wall certificates. This video can be viewed in the Supreme Court video archive.

Nov. 15 Deadline: Timely Application to Register as a Candidate for Admission to the Practice of Law (for applicants in the second year of law school)

Dec. 10 Deadline: Late Application to take the February 2020 bar examination

IMPORTANT: Every applicant who intends to take the Ohio bar examination shall

file with the Office of Bar Admissions of the Supreme Court an Application to

Register as a Candidate for Admission to the Practice of Law by November 15 of

the applicant’s second year of law school. (This means in your second year of law

school, whether you are on the Full-Time or Part-Time track, no matter when you

plan to graduate!) Click here for more details.

Michigan Bar Exam Info

MORE ABOUT MICHIGAN DEADLINES

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DEADLINES FOR OTHER STATES VARY, PLEASE CHECK WITH THE STATE IN

WHICH YOU PLAN TO TAKE THE BAR EXAMINATION FOR MORE DETAILS.

Copyright © 2019 The University of Toledo College of Law, All rights reserved.

The University of Toledo College of Law is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in

education, employment, membership and contracts without regard to race, color, religion, sex,

age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or

veteran status, the presence of a disability, genetic information, familial status, political affiliation

and participation in protected activities, except as mandated by pertinent legal requirements. The

College of Law will take affirmative action as required or permitted by federal or state law.