Internship Opportunities

Current Internships

• Criminal Defense Practice Legal Intern-Fall 2022
• Juvenile Rights Practice Legal Intern- Fall 2022
• Civil Practice Legal Intern- Fall 2022

College & Graduate Students

The Legal Aid Society offers students the opportunity to work directly with attorneys, paralegals, investigators and staff on client cases. Internships are unpaid and can be part time or full time. Academic credit can be considered if your school offers that opportunity.

We seek motivated, detail-oriented team players who take initiative and know when to seek guidance on projects. We welcome candidates who are flexible and have a positive attitude.

Legal Internships

The Legal Aid Society offers exceptional legal internships in the Civil, Criminal and Juvenile Rights Practices. We also attend Career Fairs and conduct On-Campus Interviews at local and nation law schools.

Offers for Fall Semester, Spring Semester, and Summer law student internships will be made on a rolling basis during each hiring period. Deadlines for internships can be found here. We accept applications for both 1L and 2L law students. Students in their 1L year should check the website in early December of each year for internship opportunities.

Intern Investigator Program

We also offer an Intern Investigator Program that provides students interested in a career in law with an exciting, hands-on, in-the-field experience in criminal defense law.

Harvard University Winternship

In Winter of 2018, The Legal Aid Society partnered with Harvard University to offer “Winterships” for Harvard students. The Winternship allowed students to shadow staff for 1-3 days during their January winter break, giving them the opportunity to observe court proceedings and ask questions. It provides participants with a hands-on experience, educating students about the work that The Legal Aid Society does in serving New Yorkers. Please view our job descriptions and application deadlines on the Harvard website.

Hands-On Experiences

While interning with The Legal Aid Society, students will have the opportunity to do some or all of the following:

• Observe court proceedings
• Follow up with clients and volunteer attorneys regarding recently closed matters
• Enter data, assist with filing and follow up with new clients
• Shadow staff on a typical workday
• Attend workplace meetings
• Conduct informational interviews with staff
• Undertake a voluntary small project or relevant research assignment
• Serve alongside staff in volunteer work
• Learn about the organization’s mission
• Complete other projects as requested