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Queens District Attorney’s Office Summer 2026 College Internship
The Office of the Queens County District Attorney is currently seeking applicants for our Summer College Internship, which will run from June 8, 2026 through August 7, 2026.
This highly competitive internship program has been designed to provide college 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 2026 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.
- 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.
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.