Public Defense Intern - Criminal Justice Impact & Stipend

Posted 18 days ago

legal aid societyNew York (NY)

Lawyers Legal Counsel and Prosecution

SENIORITY

Intern

SALARY

$1,000

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About the role

The Legal Aid Society invites 2L law students to apply for Summer 2027 Criminal Defense Practice internships in New York City. Interns work under supervising attorneys across several offices, engaging in motion drafting, legal research, and client interaction. The program emphasizes indigent defense and exposure to appellate and post-conviction work, with opportunities to observe hearings. Positions are unpaid salary-wise, but eligible interns can receive a $1,000 stipend through the Howard

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