If you are in need of research assistance or have a project you feel would be appropriate for a law student to work on remotely, please fill out the form below and return it to Bethany Hamilton, at One Franklin Square, P.O. Box 487, Geneva, NY  14456; Tel: (315) 781-1465; Fax: (315) 781-2565; Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

LAW STUDENTS IN ACTION PROJECT

Research Assistance Team (RAT) -  Research Request Form

Name of Requesting Attorney:______________________________________________________________

Name of Agency:_________________________________________________________________________

Address:________________________________________________________________________________

Phone: ____________________ Fax: ____________________ E-mail:______________________________

Due Date: ______________________________________________________________________________

Area of Law: ___________________________________________________________________________

1.  Please describe the legal issue.  (Attach additional sheets if desired.)

2.  Please provide any background information that would be helpful to the student(s) addressing this issue.

3.  What is the expected finished product of the student’s research and writing?  (e.g. research memorandum)

4.  Please list any special skills the project requires.  (E.g. advanced legal research skills)

5.  LSAP encourages students to contact the requesting attorney for inquiries or guidance.  How may the student contact you?

6.  What is your preferred method of document share?   

• E-mail (Word format)
• Fax
• U.S. Mail

7.  The completed project will be submitted to LSAP first, and then forwarded to the requesting attorney, unless otherwise specified.   

• LSAP receives first
• Please deliver directly to requesting attorney.

8.  May LSAP keep a copy of the completed project on file?

• Yes
• No

Research requests must be submitted at least 3 weeks before due date. 

LSAP will make every effort to find a law student volunteer to assist you.  However, due to volunteer availability some requests may not be filled.

Requests may be mailed or faxed to:

Bethany Hamilton, Legal Assistance of the Finger Lakes

One Franklin Square, P.O. Box 487, Geneva, NY  14456

 Tel: (315) 781-1465    Fax: (315) 781-2565  Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it