Project Request Form

Attorneys who need help with legal research and writing can hire BYU Law grads or law students on a project by project basis. The rate of pay is negotiable (minimum $20/hour) with most attorneys choosing to pay on an hourly basis. Attorneys may specify required qualifications (e.g.- must have a computer background). Researchers may only work for licensed members of the Bar and attorneys must provide access to the firm Lexis or Westlaw account if they want online research.

Employers: This form will be automatically submitted to Career Services once you press the submit button at the bottom of the page. Please Note: This is an advertising service ONLY and by filling out this form we are merely agreeing to announce your project

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Students can not use their Lexis or Westlaw student accounts to do your research. If you would like them to use Lexis or Westlaw they will need to use your firms account.

Employer Information

* Contact Attorney:		* Phone:
* Address:		* Fax:
* Law Firm:		* Email address:
* Bar #		* State Bar

Project Information

General Area of Law:
Approximate Length of Project:
Needed Completion Date:
Rate of Pay:	$20/hr minimum
Special Student Qualifications:
Project Description:
* Westlaw or Lexis Account:	Researcher will have access to the firm's Westlaw or Lexis account to perform their research Researcher will NOT have access to the firm's Westlaw or Lexis account to perform their research

Typical turnaround for the Career Services Office to locate a student researcher is 2-24 hours depending on the time of year and other factors (i.e. finals, nature of project).