Work Study for Law Students
The college work-study program is a federal and state funded employment program designed for students who have demonstrated financial need. A Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required and the award is processed through the Law School Office of Student Financial Aid. Work-study funds are limited, and we encourage you to apply early.
In addition to on-campus employment at the WSU Law School Clinics, Law students have opportunities to work in a variety of off-campus settings that have established College Work-study agreements with WSU.
Work-study awards are compensation for work and are paid through your employer's payroll system. Completion of time sheets and appropriate tax forms are required. Your employer will set your pay rate, however the earned amount cannot exceed your award amount.
First-year Law Students
The Law School complies with ABA standards, which prohibit full-time first-year students from working. For that reason, the Law School Financial Aid Office does not offer work-study awards to first-year students until the first two semesters of study are completed.
Internships
Internship standards provide that interns may not receive credit for participation in a field placement for which the intern receives compensation.
Work-Study Requests
If you are interested in work-study employment, contact the Law School Financial Aid Office or submit the Law School Federal Work-study Request Form.
Employers
Under the work-study program, non-profit agencies may be reimbursed for 75% of the student's wages. Employers are encouraged to contact the WSU Career Services Office at (313) 577-3390 for assistance in signing a college work-study contract with the university.
Off-Campus Employment
Wayne Law students have had opportunities to work in a variety of off-campus settings that have established College Work-study agreements with WSU. Tax forms and other payroll paperwork should be completed through your employer.
On-Campus Employment
Law students may find employment through the on-campus law clinics, in administrative offices or with law school professors.
Tax forms and other paperwork to be paid through the WSU payroll system, must be completed in the Law School Business Office, Suite 3305. If you are continuing employment, this paperwork must be submitted at the beginning of each Fall and Summer semester.
Free Legal Aid Clinic (FLAC): The Free Legal Aid Clinic is one of our largest student employers.