Location: Albany, NY Category: Student Assistant Positions Job Type: Internship Posted On: Tue Sep 3 2024 Job Description:

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.

Counsel's Office internships are unpaid but may be eligible for grants or assistance from your law school. The General Counsel's Office accepts applications on a rolling basis for internship positions.

Job Requirements:
Interested candidates are invited to apply online. Submit a cover letter, resume, and transcript (official or unofficial). In your cover letter, please indicate why you have a special interest in higher education law.

Additional Information:
Salary: The rate for this position is $15.20/hour.

State University of New York System Administration is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or retaliation.