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The Legal Aid Society · 4 hours ago

Criminal Defense Practice Legal Intern, 2L – Summer 2026

New York, NY

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

The Legal Aid Society is the nation's oldest and largest social justice legal services organization, offering Summer 2026 Legal Internships for the Criminal Defense Practice. Interns will assist supervising attorneys by drafting motions, conducting legal research, and supporting various aspects of client representation in criminal defense cases.

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Responsibilities

Drafting motions

Conducting legal research

Assisting with investigations

Assisting with client interviews

Reviewing and organizing discovery

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Legal researchDrafting motionsIndigent defense commitmentClient interviewsTask managementCollaborative workCritical thinking

Required

Current law school student in good standing - only 2Ls

Demonstrated commitment or interest to indigent defense

Demonstrated commitment and interest in serving racially and socioeconomically oppressed communities

Ability to work collegially and collaboratively with all members of the staff

Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and think critically

Preferred

Relevant clinical program or work experience is preferred, but not required

Benefits

$1,000 stipend from the Howard Rossbach fund.

The Stipend was established in memory of Judge J. Howard Rossbach, Attorney-in-Chief of The Legal Aid Society (1950-1952, 1953-1955), whose mentorship encouraged young lawyers’ dedication to civic engagement through legal aid.

The J. Howard Rossbach Internship Stipend, awarded through a lottery system, aims to support 4-5 interns annually who demonstrate financial need and lack funding for their internship at The Legal Aid Society.

Company

The Legal Aid Society

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The Legal Aid Society is a legal firm that focuses on civil services, criminal defense, and juvenile rights representation in family court.

Founded in 1876

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://legalaidnyc.org/

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