Queens District Attorneys Office Fall 2026 Legal Internship

Queens District Attorney's Office Fall 2026 Legal Internship The Office of the Queens County District Attorney is currently seeking Law Student applicants for the Fall Legal Internship, which will run from September through December 2026. This is an unpaid, part-time internship open to current Law Students. The internship has been designed to provide law students with an outstanding opportunity to learn about the Queens DA's Office, which serves the most diverse county in the country. Interns will work hand in hand with prosecutors. Depending on the bureau assignment, they will engage in many aspects of prosecutorial work, such as: researching and writing assignments for pending cases motion and discovery practice assisting with search warrant applications observing civilian and police interviews, and proffers Court appearances pursuant to the student practice order visiting crime scenes participating in community outreach with the Community Partnerships Division (voluntary) Interns will also be invited to attend divisional and office wide legal training sessions. DETAILS The program begins in September 2026 and ends in December 2026 (flexible with school schedule) Interns will be assigned to a specific bureau Interns will work in person for a minimum of 12 - 15 hours a week

HOW TO APPLY

The vacancy will close once the class is filled Please address resume and cover letter to the Director of Legal Hiring, Courtney Finnerty. 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.