THE PUBLIC INTEREST AUCTION

Friday, May 1, 2009

Donate & Attend the Auction

 

"Helping students participate in

summer positions giving back to those

who are most in need in our communities”


-Providing Students Opportunities-

- To Change Communities -
Over the past ten years, Law Career Services has sponsored the Public Interest program raising and awarding over $50,000 in Summer Public Interest Fellowship Stipends to over 50 students. The Fellows have applied and been chosen by a committee of faculty and administration for their past involvement in Public Interest as well as their desire to continue Public Interest after graduation from law school. These students participate in non-profit summer programs assisting those in the community who are most in need: abused women and children, individuals impaired physically and mentally, the aged, minorities and other underprivileged persons and groups.

The program began in 1994 and each year it has been able to help students to pursue their goals and dreams of becoming public interest attorneys. Law students at Ohio Northern University College of Law continue the history of public service in actively seeking ways to make a difference in our society.

Students wishing to apply should follow these instructions ›

 - The Public Interest Auction Is For Everyone -
     Faculty, Students, Community & Alumni
The Office of Law Career Services has sponsored The Public Interest Auction/Raffle over the past ten years to help provide stipends for Summer Public Interest Fellowships that aid students in unpaid summer positions serving the public. Alumni, businesses, individuals, students and student organizations along with faculty and administriation are invited to participate in the auction by donating and bidding on items.  All are invited to attend the complimentary luncheon that precedes the auction.  Cash donations for the cost of the luncheon are always appreciated.This program has been designed to encourage participation from every individual interested in helping our communities.  The auction offers fun, excitement, good food, education incentives for students and support for Public Interest programs across the nation.  It also offers the community an opportunity to meet and network with our law students as they help in a very worthy endeavor.  


Student Fellowship Information - A public interest position is definable as working for the following:

1)   Non-profit organizations or legal aid offices that represent under-represented clients (e.g. poor, elderly), groups or interests (e.g. minority groups).


2)  Government agencies, including public defenders, prosecutors, civil rights or consumer rights groups.


3)  Clerking for a judge but not receiving credit for this position.

Criteria for Selection

Public Interest Commitment: A principal criterion for selection is a demonstrated commitment to a public service career. A number of factors, including participation in public interest activities in college or following college, and participation in public interest activities in law school, may demonstrate this commitment. Applicants receive consideration who may not have amassed a substantial public interest record but who have demonstrated their commitment in other ways and/or have explained the circumstances that may have deterred them from participation in such activities in the past.

Application Process: You may pick up applications in the Law Career Services office or you can download the application from the Career Services web page. Interested students must submit:

1)   an application

2)   a one-page essay

3)   a resume

To the Office of Law Alumni and Career Services office by: Friday, April 17, 2009


ALL ITEMS ARE APPRECIATED!

Items Donated in Prior Years Listed Below

  • Gourmet Dinner for Two
  • Von's Jeweler's Gift Certificate
  • Afternoon Tea for Five at the Swan House in Findlay
  • Dietsch's Chocolates (Findlay)
  • Picnic Basket w/Gourmet Goodies & Fine Wine
  • Life Legends of Baseball, Collector's Series, Mickey Mantle Watch
  • Mother's Day Gift Basket  from "Just Ducky's Gift Shop"
  • Two CinciReds Seats and Dinner at Montgomery Inn in Cinci
  • Supreme Bar Review MBE Workshop
  • Olive Garden Gift Certificate
  • Dinner Hosted at Las Palmas Mexican Restaurant
  • Necklace & Bracelet sets
  • Wine Tasting Party for Ten Student w/Superb Hors D'oeuvres.
  • Lock 16  Gift Certificate
  • Six Bottles of Fine Michigan Wine (3 red, 3 white)
  • Professional Dog Grooming
  • Cajun Dinner for Four
  • ONU Law School Canvas Briefcase, ONU Polo Shirt,
    ONU Stadium Chair, ONU Keychain
  • Four Adult Cedar Point Tickets
  • 1956 New York World Series Champions Collector's Watch
  • One Night's Stay for Two at Hampton Inn
  • Law Professor’s  Class Pass & Autographed Book
  • Victoria Secret $100 Gift Certificate
  • Strawberries & Champaign Bath Set
  • Windsor Style Law Diploma Frame
  • Bar/Bri Bar Review Course 
  • Artistic Creations "Time & Again" Bath & Body Lotion
  • Gift Basket - "Just Ducky's Gift Shop"
  • Security Brief Case w/Combination Lock
  • Silver Dollar Eagle Men's Watch, Leather Band, 1 yr. warranty
  • Del Computer with Flat Screen
  • Black Brief Case & Padfolio
  • Whirlpool Spa for the Bath
  • Handcrafted Santa
  • Vintage Train Pocket Watch Gift Set
  • Artistic Baskets and Boxes Crafted and Painted by Artists
  • Ohio Flag Flown At Statehouse
  • Collezio Jeweled Men's Watch w/warranty
  • Ten-Speed Bicycle
  • Dinner for Four at Indian Lake and Private Boat Ride
  • One Night's Stay at Holiday Inn