LAW 885TUT - Labor Law Externship

The National Labor Relations Board Externship is a field placement at the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Region 3, located in downtown Buffalo. Each semester one to two law students will have an opportunity to earn academic credit through performing law-related work in the NLRB Student Volunteer Service Program, under guidance of an attorney, who is the field supervisor, and the Law School faculty supervisor. The National Labor Relations Board is a federal agency that administers the National Labor Relations Act. The extern may be involved in investigating unfair labor practice charges brought against employers and unions, rendering assistance in setting up and conducting elections to determine whether or not employees want union representation, and performing research assignments. PLEASE NOTE: The students who are selected will be required to work a total of 225 hours (approximately 18.75 hours per week) over the course of the semester on site, working under the direction of the field supervisor and other attorneys at Region 3 of the NLRB. The specific hours of work each week will be scheduled on an individual basis in consultation between the student and the field supervisor. Regular attendance at the office during such scheduled hours is required, and the student may NOT receive compensation for work performed as part of this externship. As part of the externship, students will meet with Professor Gelernter once every 2 weeks for one hour (time to be arranged). One short writing assignment for Professor Gelernter will be required.

Credits: 4-5