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Student Assistant (Legal Intern) (ID: 108099) for Summer 2020

Agency/Facility

Workers Compensation Board

328 State Street
Schenectady , NY 12305
E-Mail: Darlene.Thompson@wcb.ny.gov

Division/Unit: OGC, Legal Affairs

 

Web Site: http://www.wcb.ny.gov(New Window)

 

School Affiliation

Albany Law School


Proposal Information

Description:

Student Assistant would perform substantial evidence review of appealed Board Panel decisions. This would entail researching the relevant issues, making a recommendation and drafting a memo in support of that position. If the recommendation is to amend or rescind, an amended decision or a superseding decision would be drafted. Student Assistant would work in the Office of General Counsel for a minimum of 15 hours per week. The Office of General Counsel is open Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 5 PM.

 

Skills:

Legal research

Critical thinking

Concise writing

 

Internship Areas: Legal Specialties

Logistical Information

Payment? Paid

Number of Hours: 10 - 19

Location: Schenectady

Number of Interns Needed: 1

Desired Candidate Profile

Preferred Standing 2nd Year Law Student

Minimum Standing: 2nd Year Law Student

Degree Concentrations: Legal Studies