Summer Graduate Intern

Requirements

• Candidates must be currently enrolled in a graduate degree program in an accredited college, university or law school.
• Preferred Skills:
• Applicants must be first or second year law students currently enrolled in an ABA approved law school. Applicants must possess strong oral and written communication skills, and good interpersonal skills.

Additional Information

The New York City Law Department seeks applications from first and second year law school students for summer honors intern positions at the New York City Law Department to commence in June 2026. Summer Interns will, consistent with the Appellate Division practice orders, assist attorneys in performing basic legal tasks, such as drafting briefs, pleadings and motions, performing legal research, attending depositions, interviewing witnesses and making occasional court and administrative agency appearances in simple matters. Selected applicants may be placed in any division of the Law Department based on needs of the Law Department. Interns selected to be in the Tort or Family Court Divisions may be placed in offices located in any of the five New York City Boroughs, interns selected to be in the Workers' Compensation Division will be placed in the Brooklyn office. All other interns will be assigned to the 100 Church Street office. Please upload your resume and cover letter to apply for this position.

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