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Bronx County District Attorney Office · 1 day ago

Law School Summer 2026 (1L) Intern

Bronx, NY

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is dedicated to serving the Bronx community through its mission of Pursuing Justice with Integrity. They are currently accepting applications from law students for a summer internship program that provides direct supervision, mentorship, and training in various aspects of criminal law.

Consulting

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Through our Student 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 from robust networking opportunities designed to support their professional 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

Qualification

Criminal LawPublic Service InterestLitigationConfidentiality

Required

Current Law Student: 1L's-JD class of 2028

Completion of a Criminal Law class

Demonstrated 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

Benefits

LOAN FORGIVENESS: The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLF) to all qualifying public service employees.