Queens District Attorney's Office Brave Justice 1L Summer 2027 Legal Internship

Queens District Attorney’s Office Summer 1L 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.

This vacancy is open to students in their first year of law school (1L).  As you will not have a transcript until mid January, please note that an interview of qualified candidates will not occur until that time.  You are encouraged to apply early anyway.

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.

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 [email protected] or 718-286-6508.
2. QDA will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [email protected] or 718-286-6508.

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.

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.