Law Student Intern

NYS Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct • Law School Legal Intern • New York City Metropolitan Area, US • $21 - $23 / hour • 2d ago

The New York City office of the Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct (CPC) is seeking Law Interns for the Fall '26- Spring '27 term. Under the supervision of a CPC attorney, the Law Student Intern will perform a variety of law-related tasks in support of the CPC’s mission. The intern will hone research and writing skills; strengthen professional communication skills; participate in the preparation of gathering, analyzing and reporting evidence; and improve networking skills.

Duties and responsibilities of the intern will include, but will not limited to:

Review complaints and draft preliminary reports;
Review and organize complaint materials;
Conduct legal research related to the conduct of prosecutors;
Work closely with the attorneys and Deputy Director of Investigations, assisting on investigations;
Provide support to attorneys in drafting reports and memoranda;
Assist with administrative or clerical tasks;
Assist attorneys in preparing for depositions; and
Other related duties as needed to enable the CPC to carry out its statutory mandate.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be a U.S. citizen or foreign national eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship and be at least 18 years of age or older.
Must be actively enrolled in a New York State accredited law school, or be a resident of New York State, attending an accredited law school, college, university outside of New York State.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

An interest in criminal law and/or the role of the prosecutor;
Excellent legal research, analysis and writing skills;
Strong work ethic and willingness to take initiative;
Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality with sensitive matters;
Problem-solving and resourcefulness skills;
Ability to multi-task and be detail-oriented;
Excellent communication and organizational skills; and
Teamwork and interpersonal skills.

This is a temporary, part-time to full-time position, depending on program requirements, offering an hourly rate of $21.85-$23.89, commensurate to education level. The position is hybrid and located in the CPC’s New York City office.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The CPC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The CPC will not offer employment to any candidate unless the candidate provides documentation that they are authorized to accept work in the U.S. on a permanent basis. It is the policy of the CPC not to hire F-1 or H-1B visa holders for permanent employment or to sponsor non-immigrant aliens for temporary work authorization visas or for permanent residence.