Law Student Summer 2027 Intern

About the role

Legal internships with the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office (SCDA) allow law students to gain invaluable experience in the criminal justice system. The SCDA offers a wide range of areas within the office for law students to be placed, including litigation, investigative, legal compliance, and appellate bureaus. The summer 2027 internship program is ten weeks long, beginning on Tuesday, June 1, 2027, and ending on Friday, August 6, 2027. Throughout the summer, law school interns may participate in the summer lecture series, off-site field trips, observe an autopsy, observe criminal arraignments, and participate in a mock trial tournament.

Responsibilities

• Review discovery
• Sit in on witness interviews
• Shadow ADAs in courtrooms
• Help ADAs prepare Grand Jury presentations and hearings
• Research and write motions and appellate briefs
• Listen to and transcribe jail calls
• Assist ADAs in arraignments

Requirements

• Must still be enrolled in law school and going into their 2L or 3L year at the time the internship begins
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Complete electronic application fully, uploading all required documents
• Willing to be placed in any bureau; placement based on preferences, geographic location, and office needs
• Pass a background check before internship start
• Complete program requirements in‑person (no remote work)

Schedule

• Work a minimum of 28 hours per week (four full days) for the full ten weeks
• Provided a full hour for lunch each workday