2027 Summer Legal Intern 2L

At the Bronx District Attorney's Office, we believe that the future of public service is built through meaningful opportunities to learn, lead, and serve. Our Summer Legal Internship Program is designed to help students move from pipeline to purpose, transforming classroom knowledge into practical experience and inspiring the next generation of prosecutors, advocates, and public service leaders.

The Bronx District Attorney's Office is committed to "Pursuing Justice with Integrity" while enhancing public safety and strengthening community trust. Serving more than 1.4 million residents, our Office offers law students the opportunity to engage in meaningful public service while learning from experienced prosecutors and legal professionals dedicated to advancing justice in the Bronx.

About the role

The nine-week program will take place during the Summer of 2027, commencing on Tuesday, June 1st, and concluding on Friday, July 30th. Interns work full-time, in person, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Interns are assigned to a specific bureau within the Office and are directly supervised by an Assistant District Attorney.

Whether observing courtroom proceedings, assisting attorneys with legal research and writing, participating in simulations, or engaging with leaders across the Office, interns are encouraged to transform their interest in the law into meaningful public service.

Responsibilities

• Observe court proceedings, hearings, and trials.
• Conduct legal research and drafting assignments.
• Assist attorneys with case preparation and litigation support.
• Participate in training programs, lectures, and professional development workshops.
• Engage in simulation exercises designed to strengthen advocacy and litigation skills.
• Network with attorneys, executive leadership, and criminal justice professionals.
• Gain insight into the responsibilities and ethical obligations of public service attorneys.
• Assist attorneys with legal research, case preparation, witness interviews, hearings, trials, police report review, and other substantive legal assignments.
• Appear in court under the Student Practice Order (eligible interns).
• Work with the Digital Forensic Laboratory, the first accredited digital forensic laboratory in a prosecutor's office in New York State and the first in New York City.
• Complete a substantive writing assignment that may serve as a future writing sample.

Requirements

• Current law student (2L-JD class of 2028).
• Completion of a Criminal Law class.
• Demonstrated interest in public service, criminal law, and litigation.
• Ability to pass a background check and complete onboarding before the start of the internship.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Must be able to commit to the entire nine-week internship program.

Qualifications

We seek students who are intellectually curious, committed to public service, and eager to learn in a fast-paced legal environment. Successful interns demonstrate strong analytical abilities, sound judgment, professionalism, initiative, and a willingness to contribute as members of a team.

Benefits

• Mentorship from experienced prosecutors and legal professionals.
• Professional development and networking opportunities.
• Hands-on experience in one of the nation’s leading prosecutor’s offices.
• Eligibility for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs as a prospective employee of the City of New York. For more information, visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website.

Pay

$25.00 per hour.

Schedule

• Full-time, in-person.
• Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Nine-week program: June 1, 2027 – July 30, 2027.