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Tuesday, July 30, 2013

Cleveland Fellowship in Advanced Bioethics

The Cleveland Fellowship in Advanced Bioethics (CFAB) is a two-year, full-time program designed to train the next generation of leaders in the field of bioethics. Applications will be considered from professionals with terminal post-graduate degrees in medicine, philosophy, nursing, social work, religious studies, law, and other fields related to the practice of clinical and academic bioethics. Completed applications must be submitted by November 1 and the starting date for the fellowship is July 1 of each year.

CFAB represents an educational partnership among five premier institutions in Cleveland: Cleveland Clinic, Case Western Reserve University (CWRU), MetroHealth Medical Center, University Hospitals Case Medical Center and the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Hospital. The Fellowship is supported by a generous grant through the Cleveland Foundation. Through a solid history of collaboration in training students in the CWRU Master of Arts Program in Bioethics, and working together to provide educational opportunities for colleagues at area hospitals and universities, these institutions have cemented the relationships that ensure fellows access to broad resources in the field. Each partner organization offers the following:

·         Cleveland Clinic's Department of Bioethics, one of the oldest and most well-established departments of its kind in the country, serves as the organizational home for the program.
·         The CWRU Department of Bioethics has world-renowned faculty, rich graduate and undergraduate bioethics programs, and strong collaborative relationships with bioethics centers in other countries.
·         University Hospitals' Case Medical Center, with one of the region's most active Ethics Consultation Services, offers a broad array of training experiences both on the Main Campus and through its relationships with community hospitals, nursing homes, and rehabilitation facilities.
·         MetroHealth Medical Center, Center for Biomedical Ethics provides education, service and research regarding the ethical dimensions of the delivery and practice of health care in support of MetroHealth Medical Center, Cuyahoga County's primary hospital and de facto safety-net for the region's poor.
·         Louis Stokes Cleveland Veterans Affairs Medical Center - providing health services and education for Northeast Ohio veterans.

To apply, candidates must submit the following by November 1:

1.    A cover letter explaining your qualifications for this fellowship with a statement of your objectives.
2.    A current curriculum vitae including education and/or activities pertaining to bioethics.
3.    Three letters of recommendation, at least one commenting on your abilities as an adult learner (submitted directly)
4.    One to three examples of scholarly written work
5.    Candidates must be citizens of the U.S. or permanent residents.
6.    Priority will be given to applicants with strong potential for leadership in the field and who will most benefit from the rich clinical environment this program offers.

Applications will not be considered until all materials are received. If you are accepted into the program, further documentation will be required including transcripts.

Please send materials electronically (electronic applications are preferred) or in hard copy to:

Ms. Mary Adams
Fellowship Coordinator
Department of Bioethics
Cleveland Clinic Foundation
9500 Euclid Ave., JJ-60
Cleveland, OH 44195
Phone: 216.445.2739


William and Helen Diehl Fellowship Program

The Buckeye Institute for Public Policy Solutions is seeking to fill two separate one-year public policy fellowships: The William and Helen Diehl Transparency Fellow (to be filled no later than July 31, 2013) and The William and Helen Diehl Fiscal Policy Fellow (to be filled no later than September 30, 2013).

A successful applicant for either of The William and Helen Diehl Fellowships will be a graduate of an Ohio-based college or university with superior academic credentials.  Preference will be given to those with strong research and analytical skills.  Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required, as well as extensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

Each Fellow will provide in-depth, comparative and quantitative analysis on major Ohio public policy issues (primarily government accountability/transparency and fiscal issues, respectively) while also facilitating a variety of outreach and communications activities ranging from research reports to opinion pieces and social media content.

Each Fellow will receive a $23,000 annual stipend-generously funded by the Diehl Family Foundation.

Applicants for the Fellowships must submit:

1.    Résumé with up-to-date contact information (name, address, preferred telephone number, email, etc.), major area of study, GPA, and graduation date

2.    Cover letter describing your interest in public policy and how you envision The William and Helen Diehl Fellowship enabling you to advance in your career path, and whether you would like to be considered for specifically one or both of the Fellowships

3.    Two references from individuals who can speak to your intellect, work ethic, passion for public policy, and leadership skills; one must be from a professor or other academic advisor

4.    Full transcript for all courses taken during your undergraduate studies

5.    Writing sample or quantitative analysis project

Application materials should be sent to the attention of Erin Sutter at The Buckeye Institute-88 East Broad Street, Suite 1120; Columbus, OH 43215-or via email to erin@buckeyeinstitute.org<mailto:erin@buckeyeinstitute.org

ABOUT WILLIAM A. DIEHL

William A. Diehl (1917-2009) was a man with an indomitable work ethic.  Born in Defiance, Ohio, he attended Defiance College and Purdue University before graduating from The Ohio State University in 1938.  Diehl served as a captain in the Army Air Corps in China and in India-Burma during World War II.  He was actively involved in the family business for 75 years, serving as president of Defiance Milk Products/Diehl Inc. for 40 years.

A hallmark of the Diehl family's business success has been its ability to innovate and adapt to changing market forces.  Although the company was originally founded as a brewery, it grew into a milk condensory and then a supplier of dried foods and specialty ingredients.

In memory of William A. Diehl, the Diehl Family Foundation has generously provided the funding which makes these two fellowships possible.

The Buckeye Institute for Public Policy Solutions is an Ohio based free market think tank.

The Buckeye Institute has provided the research and solutions to Ohio's toughest public policy challenges in economic freedom and competitiveness, job creation and entrepreneurship, and government transparency and accountability for 18 years.

Buckeye Institute
88 E. Broad Street, Suite 1120
Columbus, OH 43215

Thursday, July 18, 2013

DRI Student Membership

DRI, the leading organization of defense attorneys and in-house counsel, is an international membership organization.  DRI provides education, business development and networking opportunities to its members.  DRI has 25 substantive law committees focused on developing cutting edge dialogue, resources and educational seminars on various areas of practice.  Its members have access to tools, directories and resources designed to enhance their practice.  See  www.dri.org.   

Law student members receive complimentary registration to all DRI seminars, complimentary registration to the annual meeting, access to DRI tools, directories and resources, and are encouraged to participate on the Young Lawyers Committee. 


If interested, please complete and submit the membership application (available online at http://www.dri.org/Membership) with the annual fee payment of $25.00.

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

LexisNexis Presents: Preparing for On-Campus Interviews

On Thursday, July 18th, LexisNexis will host a webcast entitled Preparing for On-Campus Interviews to help you succeed in your upcoming interviews. You'll hear from two distinguished speakers who have been through the OCI process:
You'll also have the opportunity to ask questions about interviewing for a legal job. As always, there is no cost for the webcast; you only need a computer and an internet connection to attend.

Register for the July 18th webcast and learn how to prepare for your interviews this fall. You'll also receive 200 LexisNexis® Reward points for attending and completing the short survey at the conclusion of the webcast.

Monday, July 1, 2013

APABA-Central Ohio 2013 Scholarship

The APABA-CO Foundation, an affiliate of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Central Ohio (“APABA-CO”) is pleased to announce that it is offering up to three scholarships this year.
         
To recognize Asian Pacific American law students in the Central Ohio area who have:

·         Shown excellence and achievement in law school;
·         Demonstrated community leadership and service; and/or
·         Overcome personal hardships or challenges.

AWARDS
Three scholarships of $1,000 each to be awarded to law students currently enrolled at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law or Capital University Law School.

APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS
1.       Completed Application;
2.       Personal Statement (maximum of 500 words);
3.       Resume;
4.       An official copy of your most recent law school transcript; and
5.       If applicable, a copy of your application to your law school for financial assistance.

NOTE: Applications are available in the Office of Professional Development.

DEADLINE/SUBMISSION

Applications must be postmarked by August 1, 2013.
Please mail applications to:

Attn: Diane Archer
APABA-CO Foundation
Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP
PO Box 1008
Columbus, OH 43216-1008

Please feel free to contact us with questions at APABAScholarship@vorys.com.

SCHOLARSHIP
Scholarship recipients will be notified in October 2013.  Scholarship

RECIPIENTS
Recipients will be recognized and awarded their scholarships at the annual APABA-CO dinner.

ABOUT APABA-CO 

Formed in September 2006, APABA-CO is a non-profit association attorneys and law students, dedicated to serving the professional needs and interests of the Asian Pacific American legal community in Central Ohio.

You can visit us online at:  http://www.apabaco.org