Queens District Attorney's Office Brave Justice 2L Summer 2027 Legal Internship

Queens District Attorney's Office Brave Justice 2L Summer 2027 Legal Internship Location: Kew Gardens, NY Department: Legal Job Type: Internship Job ID: 1547 The Office of the Queens County District Attorney is currently seeking applicants for our Summer Legal Internship, which will run from June 7, 2027 through August 6, 2027. While the office hires on a rolling basis, you are encouraged to apply by October 30, 2026. This vacancy is open to students in their second year of law school (2L). This highly competitive internship program has been designed to provide law students with an outstanding opportunity to learn about the Queens District Attorney's Office, which serves the most diverse county in the country. Interns will work hand in hand with Assistant District Attorneys, gaining experience and practical knowledge as an advocate and fair-minded public servant. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated interest in public service and criminal law.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Interns will be assigned to a specific bureau and are directly supervised by Assistant District Attorneys. Depending on the bureau assignment, Interns will have the opportunity to engage in many aspects of prosecutorial work, which may include: researching and writing assignments for pending cases motion and discovery practice assisting with search warrant applications observing proffers civilian and police interviews court appearances pursuant to the student practice order crime scene visits participation in community outreach programs with the Community Partnerships Division Interns will also be invited to attend divisional and office wide legal training sessions.

INTERNSHIP DETAILS

The program begins early June 2027 and will run for approximately 9 weeks. Interns will be assigned to a specific bureau within the Investigations, Criminal Practice and Policy, Appeals and Special Litigation, Major Crimes or Supreme Court Trial Division. Interns will work in person Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Students are encouraged to seek funding and scholarships , however, a stipend of $900 per week for the duration of the internship is available. Those receiving partial outside funding will be supplemented by QDA funding. A limited amount of housing will be available to non-NYC domiciled students on a case-by-case basis, dependent on proximity to the office. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr QDAO - Attorney