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New York City Bar Association · 1 month ago

Legal Intern (Summer 2026) | City Bar Justice Center

New York, NY

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

The New York City Bar Association is seeking motivated law school students for its Summer 2026 Internship Program at the City Bar Justice Center. Interns will work under the supervision of attorneys, conducting client intake, assisting in drafting legal documents, and participating in various legal projects aimed at addressing civil legal needs for underserved communities.

Association

Responsibilities

Conduct client intake

Assist in drafting legal documents

Help at legal clinics

Draft research memos

Assist with other tasks necessary to run an efficient, client-centered legal services office

Qualification

Legal researchDrafting legal documentsClient intakeOral communicationWritten communicationSocial justice commitmentNetworkingOrganizational skills

Required

Candidates should be self-starters with strong organizational and oral and written communication skills

Proven commitment to social justice and legal advocacy on behalf of communities facing systemic barriers

Submit a resume, cover letter indicating which participating project(s) listed above you are most interested in, unofficial transcript, and brief writing sample (under 3 pages)