SUMMER GRADUATE INTERN

SUMMER GRADUATE INTERN

The New York City Law Department seeks applications from first and second year law school students for summer honors intern positions at the New York City Law Department to commence in June 2026. Summer Interns will, consistent with the Appellate Division practice orders, assist attorneys in performing basic legal tasks, such as drafting briefs, pleadings and motions, performing legal research, attending depositions, interviewing witnesses and making occasional court and administrative agency appearances in simple matters. Selected applicants may be placed in any division of the Law Department based on needs of the Law Department. Interns selected to be in the Tort or Family Court Divisions may be placed in offices located in any of the five New York City Boroughs, interns selected to be in the Workers' Compensation Division will be placed in the Brooklyn office. All other interns will be assigned to the 100 Church Street office.

Please upload your resume and cover letter to apply for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a graduate degree program in an accredited college, university or law school.

Preferred Skills

Applicants must be first or second year law students currently enrolled in an ABA approved law school. Applicants must possess strong oral and written communication skills, and good interpersonal skills.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is not required for this position.

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.