2nd 2013 Diversity & Inclusion Career Fair - Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association

The Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association is pleased to invite eligible law students to participate in the Second 2013 Diversity & Inclusion Career Fair. The Career Fair offers Job Seekers an introduction and opportunity to interact with potential employers.

WHEN: November 26th from 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

WHERE: Cleveland State University Student Center Ballroom

ABOUT

The Career Fair will begin with a panel discussion featuring prominent attorneys from a variety of industries and practice areas. After the panel discussion, Job Seekers will begin a speed interviewing session, structured as an informational table-talk event. Job Seekers will have the opportunity to meet and speak with Employers in five minute intervals. After the informational portion has concluded, if the Employer representative finds a Job Seeker he/she would like to interview at greater length, the Employer representative may invite the Job Seeker to return to their table at an appointed time.

COST

The cost to attend will be free for law school students. For all other job seekers, the cost to attend the job fair will be $15.00. Eligible law students must be:

·         Currently enrolled in a juris doctor program and

·         Member of the class of 2014 (current 2Ls/rising 3Ls) or 2013 (current 3Ls)

·         At an Ohio law school or a law school at a historically Black college OR university OR

·         Permanent resident of Cuyahoga County attending law school out of state

REGISTRATION

Before the day of the Job Fair, Job Seekers will register by email. Please send an email to the following address with a resume attached: jobs@clemetrobar.org. The email should contain your name, email address, telephone number, mailing address, year in school or years of legal experience. Each Employer will receive a thumb drive loaded with Job Seeker resumes submitted by November 15, 2013. There will be no onsite resume drop.

LODGING/TRAVEL

The CMBA has negotiated a special rate at the Marriott at Key Center. The special room rate for Employers and Job Seekers is $139. Employers and Job Seekers must make their own travel and lodging arrangements. Hotel reservation deadline to receive the special rate is Friday, November 8th. Please contact the hotel at 1(800) 228-9290 and reference the CMBA Career Fair Room Block.