2011-2012 Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program to open soon — details below

2011-12 Presidential Management Fellows Program:  The 2011-2012 Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program application season will open on September 15, 2011.  Approximately 850 3Ls, LLMs, and other Graduate Students will be selected for this two-year program which places applicants in public policy and management positions with a variety of federal agencies and departments.  In 2011, 860 finalists were selected from 9,000 applicants; by Summer’s end, 400 had found placements. 

 The program provides a two-year federal government fellowship to individuals who have completed a graduate-level course of study at an accredited college or university.

 PMF assignments may involve public policy and administration, domestic or international issues, information technology, human resources, engineering, health and medical sciences, law, financial management, and many other fields in support of public service programs.

 Program Requirements:  Candidates must be U.S. citizens (with a few exceptions listed on website) and receive graduate degrees by August 31, 2012.  Qualified non-citizens may contact pmfapplication@opm.gov to request a temporary 9-digit number to use for social security number during application.

 Deadline: The on-line application for the PMF Class of 2012 will open on Thursday, September 15, 2011 and close on Sunday, September 25, 2011.

For further information on the PMF Program, please visit www.pmf.gov.

 Application Process:  Between Sept. 15 and Sun., Sept. 25, 2011 apply through USAJOBS by submitting resume; online questionnaire (includes biographical information, preferences for geographical placement and assessment center preferences, veterans preference eligibility, and demonstration of key skills and competencies) and documentation for Veteran’s Preference if claimed.  Also, print Nomination Form and submit to your school’s Nomination Official.  The Official will conduct a competitive nomination process using criteria such as breadth/quality of accomplishments, capacity for leadership and commitment to excellence in leadership and management of public policies and programs, and provide PMF with recommendations by Sept. 30, 2011.  Between Oct. 1 and 10, those recommended will take a timed on-line assessment (includes situational judgment test inquiring how you would respond in a given situation; life experience questionnaire, requiring response to questions regarding training, experience, education and life history; and written essay in response to a prompt or target topic). 

 

Great Networking Opportunity – Akron Law Alumni Golf Outing – Two students may attend for free!

Law Students – Would you like the opportunity to NETWORK with Akron Law alumni and have fun at the same time?

Attend the Akron Law Alumni Golf Outing on Sept. 16, 2011 at the Firestone Country Club:  South Course. Tee times begin at 8:20 a.m. (includes continental breakfast, green fee, cart, locker, lunch)

The School of Law Office of External Programs will pay the cost for two law students to attend this great event. If you would like to be considered for the golf outing, you must email Michele Novachek @ manovac@uakron.edu by 4:30 p.m. today, Tuesday, August 30. The names of all students who e-mail Ms. Novacheck by 4:30 today will be placed in a drawing and the two students whose names are selected will be notified via e-mail on Wednesday morning, August 31.

 

Keep your profiles up-to-date on Westlaw and LexisNexi

At least once-a-year law students should update their profiles on LexisNexis and Westlaw.  Check your e-mail address and your graduation date.   The faculty may use the e-mail function in TWEN or Lexis Web Course to send e-mail to their students, but if your address is not correct you will not receive the e-mail.  Your access to Westlaw and Lexis depends on your graduation date.  If you extend your course work past your predicted graduation date, you need to notify Lexis and Westlaw of your new graduation date.

Here is how you can update your profile on Westlaw and Lexis.

For Westlaw: Log into Westlaw http://lawschool.westlaw.com/  and on the left side of the page next to your name is the UPDATE link.  Click on that link to update your profile.

For LexisNexis: Log into LexisNexis http://www.lexisnexis.com/lawschool/ and click on the ACCOUNT HELP tab.  At the next screen, click on MANAGE MY ACCOUNT.

Questions?  Contact Lynn Lenart, 330-972-6357, llenart@uakron.edu, office 269, Law Library, second floor.

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