Queens District Attorney's Office Brave Justice Summer 2027 College Internship

Queens District Attorneys Office Summer 2027 College Internship

The Office of the Queens County District Attorney is currently seeking applicants for our Summer College Internship which will run from June 7 2027through August 6 2027.

This highly competitiveinternship program has been designed to provide college 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 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 personMonday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
• This internship is unpaid.

HOW TO APPLY

• This vacancy is open to current college 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:

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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.