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

Queens District Attorneys Office Summer 2027 Legal Internship

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 opent o students in their second year of law school (2L).

This highly competitiveinternship program has been designed to provide law students with an outstanding opportunity to learn about the Queens District Attorneys 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 toengage 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 2027and 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 personMonday 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.

HOW TO APPLY

• This vacancy is open to current law students.
• Please address resume and cover letter to Courtney Finnerty Director of Legal Hiring.
• You will be required to upload a resume cover letter and an unofficial transcript in addition to providing preliminary information.

Reasonable Accommodation:

1. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application pre-employment testing or a job interview or to otherwise participate in the hiring process please contact or .
2. QDA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact or .

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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.

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 individuals sex race color ethnicity national origin age religion disability sexual orientation veteran status gender identity or pregnancy.