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March 23, 2020 at 12:51 pm

CLJC Seeks Students for PACE Pre-Law Associate Positions for 2020-21

The Ohio University Center for Law, Justice & Culture has openings for two PACE students in the academic year of Center for Law Justice & Culture logo2020-21!

The center is searching for Pre-Law Associates who will help us develop law-related resources and opportunities for undergraduate students who are interested in law school and law-related career fields.

As a PACE Pre-Law Associate, you will work closely with attorney and CLJC Pre-Law Advisor Larry Hayman in the CLJC office, located on the ground floor of Bentley Hall (001B).

As Pre-Law Associate, you will manage communications with OHIO alumni who are now working in legal fields and who wish to provide professional career guidance to undergraduate students with similar interests and aspirations.

You will also manage communications with law school admissions officers all over the state, region, and country. This will involve developing a comprehensive collection of law school admissions materials, as well as law opportunities and resources available to students at Ohio University.

The PACE Pre-Law Associate will also be required to write articles for the Ohio University College of Arts & Sciences Forum and CLJC newsletter. This is an excellent opportunity that gives students the ability to write professionally while showcasing creativity.

Although it is not required, it is recommended that students who apply have familiarity with Excel, because the Pre-Law Associate will collect and enter different types of data.

Finally, you will assist the Pre-Law Specialist and Advisor in coordinating CLJC events on events relating to law, justice and culture. This includes the annual Law Fair event featuring representatives from law schools across the country, as well as the Pre-Law Day event featuring panels of OHIO alumni working in law careers.

The position is critically important in supporting the goals of CLJC and the College of Arts & Sciences, and strengthening the ties among OHIO students, law schools, alumni, and the community. It also provides the opportunity for networking as the PACE employee will be in frequent contact with alumni.

The Center for Law, Justice & Culture is a community of students and faculty who are committed to the study of law from a liberal arts perspective. The CLJC Pre-Law Specialist and Advisor is the university-wide point person for providing professional advising services to Ohio University students who are considering postgraduate legal education.

This position is ideal for students academically and professionally interested in law, justice, and culture. It is a PACE position and you thus must be PACE eligible. All years, first through fourth, will be considered for this position. To find more about the position, or to apply, please visit www.ohio.edu/financialaid/employment/emp_pace.cfm.

Please feel free to contact Larry Hayman at hayman@ohio.edu with any additional questions.

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