• Law School Summer 2026 (1L) Intern

    Bronx County District Attorney's Office (Bronx, NY)


    Law School Summer 2026 (1L) Intern

    Summary

    Title:Law School Summer 2026 (1L) Intern

    ID:902-2025696

    Career Opportunity Type:Internship

     

    Bureau:Various Bureaus

     

    Civil Service Title:Law School Summer Intern

     

    Salary Range:25.00/hr

     

    Division:N/A

    Description

    Job Summary: The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is dedicated to serving the more than 1.5 million members of the Bronx community through our mission ofPursuing Justice with Integrity. We uphold this mission by centering the needs of victims, ensuring fairness to defendants, and fostering public trust in our work. As part of this commitment, we strive to recruit and retain a diverse staff that reflects the community we proudly serve.

     

    The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is currently accepting applications from law students for its2026 Summer Internship Program. This nine-week program will runJune 1, 2026 through July 31, 2026, operating on afull-time, in-person schedule, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Interns will be placed in one of the Office’s specialized bureaus and will receive direct supervision, mentorship, and training from an Assistant District Attorney.

     

    Job Responsibilities: Through ourStudent Practice Order, eligible interns may have the opportunity to appear on the record at arraignments, calendar calls, hearings, and trials. Interns will observe and assist with witness interviews, hearings, and trials; listen to and transcribe 911 calls; and review police reports. They will also participate in the decision-making process regarding offers and assist with plea negotiations.

     

    Interns will engage in a rigorous and dynamic training program that includes lectures led by members of the criminal justice community and participation in several simulated practicums throughout the summer. Every effort will be made to provide each intern with a substantive writing assignment that may be used as a future writing sample in job searches.

     

    In addition, interns will benefit fromrobust networking opportunitiesdesigned to support theirprofessional development and career growth. These opportunities may include small-group conversations with Assistant District Attorneys, panels featuring senior leadership, exposure to specialized units across the Office, and meet-and-greets with members of the broader criminal justice community. These engagements allow interns to build meaningful connections, explore potential career paths, and gain deeper insight into the work of a large urban prosecutor’s office.

     

    Please note:Applicants will be required to submit theirfirst-semester law school transcript prior to the extension of any internship offer. Instructions for submitting the transcript will be provided during the application process.

     

    Qualifications: Current Law Student: 1L's-JD class of 2028Completion of a Criminal Law classDemonstrated interest in public service, criminal law, and litigation.Selected candidates will have to pass a background check prior to the start of the internship.Ability to maintain confidentiality of information This application is currently open for 1Ls ONLY. Application closes on January 30, 2026 To Apply

     

    We appreciate your interest in a position with the Bronx District Attorney's Office. To apply, click below.

     

    **LOAN FORGIVENESS : The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Working with Bronx District Attorney’s Office qualifies you as a public service employee and you may be able to take advantage of this program while working full-time and meeting the program's other requirements. Please visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site to view the eligibility requirements: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.

     

    The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.