Class of 2013 – apply to become a Presidential Management Fellow – application period runs from November 5 through November 12

 

The Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program was established by Executive Order in 1977 to attract to the Federal service outstanding men and women from a variety of academic disciplines and career paths, including law school, who have a clear interest in, and commitment to, excellence in the leadership and management of public policies and programs. By drawing graduate students from diverse social and cultural backgrounds, the PMF Program provides a continuing source of trained men and women to meet the future challenges of public service. There are many federal government opportunities available through the PMF program. Positions are located across the country. All interested members of the Class of 2013 are encouraged to apply.

The PMF program Class of 2013 application period will open on Monday, November 5 and close on Monday, November 19, 2012, at 11:59pm Eastern Time.  The entire application process, including submission of all necessary documents, must be completed during this time period.  The PMF program

Applicants will have two ways to find the application.  At USAJOBS (www.usajobs.gov), simply search “Presidential Management Fellows,” or go to the PMF website (www.pmf.gov) and select the link found under the Application Process/How to Apply webpage.

You can find a PowerPoint presentation which outlines the latest changes to the PMF program on their Academia/Resources page located at http://pmf.gov/academia/resources.aspx.  Once the Class of 2013 PMF Application is finalized, information will be updated on their website.

For more information and details, please visit “Become a PMF” regularly for the latest updates.  You may also stop by the CPPO for more information.

NLRB to interview third years on campus – submit resume to CPPO

On-Campus Interviews:  National Labor Relations Board – December 3, 2012

Hiring Criteria:  3L Students – Please submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and undergrad transcript to:  Jeanne Kennedy (jeanne2@uakron.edu) no later than 12:00 Noon, Monday, November 12, 2012.  PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT APPLICATION DIRECTLY TO THE EMPLOYER.

 

Second Years – attend the Mentor Program Training session

Attention Second Year Students! If you plan to participate in the 2013 Lawyer-to- Law Student Mentor Program, you must attend one of the MANDATORY Mentor Program Training Sessions:  Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at 12:20 in Room W-214 OR Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at 5:15 in Room 151. You will receive an overview of the Mentor Program and former Law Student Mentees and Attorney Mentors will share their experiences with the Mentor Program and answer your questions.

 You must turn in a Mentor Program application, including the short answer questions, to the Career Planning Office by Tuesday, November 20, 2012 at 12 noon. Applications are available online: https://www.uakron.edu/law/career/docs/2012-13-Mentee-Application.pdf or in the CPPO. You may turn in your application at the Training Session as well.

Getting Ready for Exams and How They Are Graded

Learn the ins and outs of getting ready for finals!  We wiill discuss how to conserve your time and energy, study what’s important, and score the necessary points.  Join us for this nuts-n-bolts workshop that will show you how to survive the next 5 weeks! This workshop will run 11/5 from 5-6 for evening students and 11/6 from 1:10-2:10 for day students.  We will meet in Room 301.  To RSVP, please email dpalmer1@uakron.edu.

Office of the US Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio seeks law clerks for summer 2013 positions

Akron/Cleveland/Youngstown, OH – 2013 Summer Law Clerk Program – Office of the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio

AkronLawJobs Job No. 3932 – The Office of the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio is responsible for the prosecution of all federal crimes in northern Ohio.  The office also represents the United States and its departments and agencies in civil proceedings filed in federal court and in the Sixth Circuit.  Volunteer law clerks assist in the prosecution and defense of both criminal and civil cases in the District Court, the Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, and the Bankruptcy Court.
Projected No. of Volunteers:  14-15 (Students entering their third year are preferred).
They are accepting applications for the 2013 Summer Law Clerk Program from November 26, 2012 through January 7, 2013. Additional Information:  :  http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/ohn