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Student Assistant (ID: 100018) for Fall 2012

Agency/Facility

Workers Compensation Board

328 State Street
Schenectady , NY 12305

Division/Unit: Office of General Counsel

 

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

 

Proposal Information

Description:

The Student Assistant assigned to the Workers' Compensation Board's Office of General Counsel will conduct legal research in performing Full Board Review of Workers' Compensation Board Panel decisions. The Student Assistant will review the decision and all relevant applications and testimony in order to determine if the decision is supported by substantial evidence. At the conclusion of the Full Board Review, the Student Assistant will write a memorandum supporting their conclusion. The Student Assistant is expected to work 15 hours a week during the school year and 37.5 hours a week during vacations and during the summer.

 

Skills:

Research

Legal 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: 1st Year Law Student

Degree Concentrations: Legal Studies

 

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