What are the responsibilities and job description for the Law School Summer (2L) Intern 2026 position at Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County?
Job Summary:
The Bronx District Attorney is committed to serving the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community through the Office’s groundbreaking mission of “Pursuing Justice with Integrity” by fulfilling our duty to victims and providing fairness to defendants. We are looking for a diverse staff that reflects the community we serve. The Bronx District Attorney’s Office seeks law students for its summer internship program. The eight-week program will take place during the Summer of 2026, commencing on June 1, 2026 and concluding on July 25, 2026. Interns work full-time, in-person, Mondays through Fridays, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Interns are assigned to a specific bureau within the Office. They are directly supervised by an Assistant District Attorney.
Job Responsibilities:
Through our student practice order, interns may have the opportunity to appear on the record at arraignments, calendar calls, hearings, and trials. Interns will observe and assist with witness interviews, hearings, and trials, listen to and transcribe 911 calls, and review police reports. They will participate in the decision-making process regarding offers and aid in plea negotiations. The interns will participate in a vigorous and engaging training program, including attendance at lectures given by members of the criminal justice community and participation in several simulated practicums throughout the program. Finally, every effort will be made to give each intern a writing assignment that can serve as a writing sample for job searches.
Qualifications:
- Current Law Student: 2L-JD class of 2027
- Completion of a Criminal Law class
- Demonstrated interest in public service, criminal law, and litigation
- Selected candidates will have to pass a background check before the start of the internship
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
- Must be able to commit to the entire eight-week internship program
Applications are currently open for 2Ls and above ONLY.
Application:
To apply, please click below. Please include your cover letter (please ensure cover letter includes your statement expressing reasons for and evidence of your interest in the field of criminal law, maximum length of 2 pages), resume, transcript, and writing sample with your application. Upon your completion, we will review your application and contact you if you are selected for an interview. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact Legal Recruitment at 718-590-2258 or via email at LegalRecruitment@bronxda.nyc.gov. We appreciate your interest in a position with the Bronx District Attorney's Office.
**LOAN FORGIVENESS: The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Working with Bronx District Attorney’s Office qualifies you as a public service employee, and you may be able to take advantage of this program while working full-time and meeting the program's other requirements. Please visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site to view the eligibility requirements: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.
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.
