IPTLA – General Meetings, Sept. 7 at 12:15 and 5:30, Room L-167

The Intellectual Property and Technology Law Association will be holding its first meetings on Wednesday, September 7, at 12:15 and 5:30, both in room L-167. All are welcome and encouraged to come and find out more about IPTLA! Food will be served. Intellectual property law is not just for those students that have a technical background. anyone can practice in most areas of IP law without a technical degree.

SELS – General Meetings – Sept. 6, 12:20 (W-214) and 5:30 pm (W-210)

The Sports and Entertainment Law Society will hold its first meetings of the semester on September 6 at 12:20 (room W-214) and 5:30 pm (Room W-210).

We will hold elections for the two student officer positions available including president and vice president. If you are interested in running for one of these positions, please join, and post a short description of why you think you would be great for this position on the group’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/213626415362753/ SELS will also be soliciting ideas for possible events, speaker topics, and fundraising for the upcoming year. We will be forming committees based on the projects proposed at this meeting so if you are not elected for an office, members can also chair or simply participate in a committee. Even if you are not ready or able to take a position as an officer, committee participation is a great way to build your resume. Hope to see you there!

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).