Internships and Practical Training at Albany Law School: 2013-14

Albany Law in New York’s Capital. Knowledge Empowers.

INTERNSHIPS & PRACTICAL TRAINING AT

Real Clients, Real Cases

ALBANY LAW SCHOOL Apply classroom lessons to real world situations. Gain practical experience and skills critical to the practice of law.

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FIELD PLACEMENTS As the only law school in New York state’s capital, Albany Law School is uniquely positioned near state government, the New York court system, law firms, technology start-ups, and dozens of municipalities.

“My full-time summer internship was an invaluable supplement to my classroom learning. I was quickly immersed in a bustling law firm, and learned firsthand what it takes to be an attorney on a day-to-day basis.”

Timothy MacPherson ’13

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Second- and third-year students can receive academic credit while interning at one of over 150 available internships in various areas of law practice, including: Criminal defense or prosecution ––Federal Defender of Northern New York ––District Attoney Offices Public interest advocacy ––National Labor Relations Board ––Legal Aid Society Government agencies ––New York State Governor’s Office ––New York State Attorney General Law firms ––Schmeiser, Olsen, & Watts, LLP Science & technology companies ––Research Foundation of SUNY ––RPI - Office of Technology Commercialization Judicial chambers ––New York State Supreme Court ––U.S. District Courts

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FIELD PLACEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Semester in practice Students practice law full time, before graduation, while receiving academic credit. Under the supervision of highly qualified and knowledgeable attorneys students gain intensive hands-on experience.

The Semester in Practice program requires students to work a minimum of 35 hours per week for 14 weeks; and a shorter seven week program is available over the summer.

Students who wish to practice elsewhere in New York, in other states or internationally after graduation have the opportunity to work and network in those locations as an integral part of their legal education.

“I spent my summer with the New York Police Department’s Civil Enforcement Unit. I worked daily with attorneys and police officers to draft motions, prepare settlements, research laws and cases and work with defendants.

I’ve also interned with the New York State Liquor Authority and the state Attorney General’s office.

They were all great experiences.”

Bridget O’Toole ’11

LAW CLINIC & JUSTICE CENTER Sworn in by a judge, law students annually help several hundred clients in New York’s Capital Region who may otherwise not have legal representation for cases involving health care, domestic violence, taxes, civil rights, and other issues.

“I learned how to use the law to achieve progressive victories for people who were unrepresented or underrepresented.”

Stefen Short ’13, Civil Rights & Disabilities Law Clinic

Albany Law School’s Law Clinic & Justice Center is highly ranked among U.S. law school clinics.

CLINIC PROGRAMS:

Civil Rights & Disabilities Clinic Domestic Violence Prosecution Hybrid Clinic Family Violence Litigation Clinic Health Law Clinic Introduction to Litigation Clinic Low Income Taxpayer Clinic More than 170 Albany Law School students participate in the Clinic and Field Placement Programs each year.

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PRO BONO PROGRAM More than 200 Albany Law students volunteer a total of 2,000 hours of law-related service to low-income communities in Albany and nationwide as part of the school’s Pro Bono Program.

CURRENT PRO BONO INITIATIVES INCLUDE:

Reentry resources to prisoners released in the Capital Region Tax assistance to low-income families in Albany Legal education workshops for low-income seniors and veterans Legal research for several leading civil rights organizations Veterans’ Rights Program “The Veterans’ Rights program is exceptional not only because of the help it provides so many veterans, but also because it allows students, including 1Ls, an early opportunity to work directly with clients.”

Natalia Detko ’14

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THE ANTHONY V. CARDONA ’70 MOOT COURT PROGRAM Last year, students competed in eight national competitions and also hosted 22 law schools from around the country for the 24th Annual Domenick L. Gabrielli Family Law Competition.

Through the Albany Law School Moot Court Program, more than 50 percent of the law school’s students receive intensive practical training in:

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Oral and written appellate advocacy Trial advocacy Client counseling Negotiation

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