Sports Law Professional Development Fund Application

Student Name: ______

Address:______

Email:______

Social Security No: ______

Telephone:______

Name of Event:______

Date of Event: ______

TheUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Law offers professional development funds toqualified law students who seek employment and professional development opportunities relating to Sports Lawto attend professional development events occurring at a minimum distance of 50 miles from Oakland. The Office of Professional and Career Development (OPCD) provides student reimbursement at a maximum of $250 per student per academicyear. Individual students may seek reimbursementup to $150 for Sports Law events held between 50 and 150 miles of Oakland and up to $250 for events held at a distance greater than 150 miles. The reimbursement will not exceed $250 per student per fiscal year, which begins July 1.For academic year 2016–2017, the Sports Law Professional Development Fund will make a total of $2,500in professional development fundsavailable to students. Funds will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis during each semester; therefore, students are encouraged to identify, and seek reimbursement for, professional development events as early as possible and while funds remain available.

To be considered, students mustemail :

1)This signed application;

2)A one-page double-spaced essay of no more than 250wordsproviding: (i) the name, date(s), and location of the professional development event they wish to attend;(ii) how they learned about the event and any connections thereto; (iii) their professional aspirations relating to Sports Law; (iv) how the event will further their career aspirations in Sports Law; and

3)The attached Pre-Travel Expense Itemization Form projecting individual Qualified Travel Expenses (defined on Page 2).

Students must submit all three componentsat least 7 business days prior to the eventto be considered for reimbursement. After review and approval,the OPCD will issue the student an award letter indicating the expenses approved for reimbursement.

Reimbursement funds cannot be distributed until after the event has taken place. Within 7 business days after the event, approved students must complete and submit to the OPCD a Post-Travel Expense Itemization Form (attached) accompanied by original receipts for eachQualified Travel Expense incurred.

Examples of Qualified Travel Expenses include, but are not limited to:

  • Transportation and lodging expenses (e.g., air fare, hotel, ground transportation, gas reimbursement, or mileage reimbursement on a personal vehicle in lieu of gas reimbursement—gas receipts are required as the form of back-up). When a personal vehicle is used and mileage reimbursement is elected, mileage will be reimbursed at approved rates.
  • Event-related expenses (e.g., registration or enrollment fees)

Items that are not Qualified Travel Expenses include, but are not limited to:

  • Any items not accompanied by an original receipt
  • Per diem (receipts are required for reimbursement)
  • Clothing
  • Food/Meals, including drinks and groceries
  • Entertainment/Excursion costs (e.g., city tours)
  • Passport fees
  • Health insurance
  • Cell phone, internet, or personal communication bills
  • Pittsburgh (hometown) rent and utilities while away
  • Emergency funds, miscellaneous funds, and spending money

Students must submit a completed Post-Travel Expense Itemization Form with original paper receipts(scanned copies are not acceptable) for each expense to the OPCD after attending the professional development event.

Timeframe for Reimbursement:

The University’s Payment Processing Department generally takes three to four weeks to process a payment.

Note: Attendance at professional development events are not excused absences from class.

Certification:

I, ______, hereby certify that I have read and understand this application for professional development reimbursement funds and that the information I provide herewith is accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Signature:______Date:______

Sports Law Professional Development Fund Application

Pre-Travel Expense Itemization Form

Name:______

Type of Expense / Date / Amount

You must email the completed application, one-page essay, and Pre-Travel Expense Itemization Form to t least 7 business days prior to the professional development event.

Sports Law Professional Development Fund Application

Post-Travel Expense Itemization Form

Name:______Social Security No. ______

Type of Expense / Date / Amount
TOTAL

You must submit the completed Post-Travel Expense Itemization Form with originalpaper receipts (scanned copies are not acceptable)for each expense to the OPCDwithin 7 business days of attending the professional development event in order to receive reimbursement.

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