Law Student Internships

The State University of New York•Albany, NY

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The State University of New York Office of General Counsel, located in Albany, New York, offers law students the opportunity to intern full-time during the summer semester. The General Counsel's Office handles legal and policy matters for the SUNY system, SUNY campuses, and Community Colleges operating under the program of the State University. Approximately 30 attorneys work collaboratively and individually on matters that range from contracts, copyright, and labor law to maritime law, immigration law, intellectual property, and environmental law. Students with an interest in higher education and a strong work ethic are encouraged to apply. Interns work alongside attorneys on a variety of matters. Most of the internship involves legal research and writing, drafting memos and legal papers. Additional options include analysis of pending legislation, research and assistance with arbitrations and State Division of Human Rights proceedings, partnering with policy makers to develop system and campus policies and procedures, assisting in investigations, and participation in seminars, training and continuing legal education programs.

Requirements

Interest in higher education law
Strong work ethic
Cover letter
Resume
Transcript (official or unofficial)
Four professional references

Nice To Haves

Interest in higher education and a strong work ethic

Responsibilities

Legal research and writing
Drafting memos and legal papers
Analysis of pending legislation
Research and assistance with arbitrations and State Division of Human Rights proceedings
Partnering with policy makers to develop system and campus policies and procedures
Assisting in investigations
Participation in seminars, training and continuing legal education programs