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* 1. General Info:

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* 2. Are you a U.S. Citizen?

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* 3. If no, do you have documentation demonstrating that you are authorized to work in the United States?

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* 4. If no, are you eligible to obtain such documentation in spring prior to beginning your clerkship (most begin in May)? 

(Please be advised that you cannot begin a summer clerkship without such documentation.  You are responsible for ensuring that you have the requisite paperwork necessary to begin work.)

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* 5. Current Law School:

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* 6. Education Prior to Law School

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* 7. Skills: Please list and identify classes, seminars, or work experiences that contributed most to the development of your writing skills, analytical skills and/or research skills:

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* 8. Honors & Additional Training or Experience: Please list any honors and/or awards for civic, academic, or government work that would be relevant to your participation in the program.

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* 9. Please describe any additional training and/or experience relevant to your participation in this program.

ATTACHMENTS

*Please use the correct naming convention for each file*

Resume (Attachment A) should be named First Initial Last Name _ Attachment A
Example: "TButler_AttachmentA"

Personal Development Statement (Attachment B) should be named First Initial Last Name _ Attachment B
Example: "TButler_AttachmentB"

Career Goals Statement (Attachment C) should be named First Initial Last Name _ Attachment C
Example: "TButler_AttachmentC"

Two Letters of Recommendation (Attachment D) should be named First Initial Last Name _ Attachment D
Example: "TButler_AttachmentD"
(If sending as two separate files, use "D2" for the second file)

Letters of recommendation may also be emailed to tbutler@clemetrobar.org. The writer of the letter can send it or the law student. It does not have to be turned in at the same time as this application. However, the letters of recommendation must be in by the applications due date - December 6th.

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* 10. Upload your resume (Attachment A)

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* 11. Personal Development Statement (Attachment B)

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* 12. Career Goals Statement (Attachment C)

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* 13. Letter of Recommendation (Attachment D or D1)

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* 14. Letter of Recommendation (Attachment D2)

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* 15. Statement of Agreement & Commitment

I certify that:

1. I have read the General Introduction concerning the application process. I understand that it is my responsibility to ensure that all required forms and supporting material reach the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association by the due date. Failure to submit this information by the due date may result in the rejection of my application.

2. I understand that the program to which I am applying is intensive and requires my full-time summer commitment. Upon acceptance of a clerkship position, I will neither solicit nor accept employment of any kind during the clerkship period (including any other form of clerkships or clinics). Upon acceptance of a clerkship, I also agree to complete the Program in its entirety.

3. I will not take any summer school courses during the summer of my clerkship that will prevent me from working Monday through Friday during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) Students should be aware that they may be required to work outside the normal business week and hours.

4. The information provided by me in this application is complete, true, and accurate. I understand that any misrepresentation or omission may be cause for disqualification or result in expulsion from the program.

5. The Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association has the right to terminate my clerkship at any time if I am no longer eligible to remain in law school, or if it has been determined that I conducted myself in an unethical manner.

6. I understand that the information submitted in this application will be shared with the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, the 1L Clerkship Committee, potential employers, and the academic institution at which I am enrolled.

7. I understand that this Program is not a hiring tool, but an opportunity to gain valuable clerkship experience.

8. I understand that if I must leave the program (for any personal reasons), I must call and notify the Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association 1L Clerkship Program immediately.

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* 16. Are you a member of one or more of these groups? (please check all that apply)

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* 17. Do you have reliable transportation?

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* 18. Additional Disclosures: Have you ever been convicted of a crime?

Failure to respond to this question (or a false response) may disqualify you from participation in this program. Conviction, however, does not automatically disqualify an applicant.

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* 19. Please report and attach a statement of any convictions and felonies.
If you have any convictions or felonies, please include a description of the offense and its resolution.

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* 20. APPLICANT SIGNATURE

APPLICATION IS DUE BY DECEMBER 6th, 11:59 PM EST.

If selected, interviews and a closed universe writing assignment will take place at the CMBA on Friday, January 24, 2025 (in the Afternoon. More information to come soon).

Any questions or concerns, email Trenton Butler (tbutler@clemetrobar.org), Community Engagement Manager

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