Simplify the following text for a Grade 8 native English-speaking person.
Original: He then tried to get an academic post with the University of Zagreb , but was unsuccessful , so he remained in Å ram 's office until 1861 even though he was banned from practicing law in 1857 .
Simplified: He then tried to get an academic post with the University of Zagreb . As he was unsuccessful , he remained in Å ram 's office until 1861 although he was banned from practicing law in 1857 .