Civil Practice Legal Intern, 2L – Summer 2027

The Legal Aid Society’s Civil Practice has non-paid internships in its various NYC Borough offices and specialized units for Summer 2027. Legal interns assist the Civil Practice attorneys, who work to improve the lives of low-income New Yorkers by helping vulnerable families and individuals obtain and maintain the basic necessities of life – housing, health care, food, and subsistence income or self-sufficiency. The attorneys enhance family and community stability and security by resolving a full range of legal problems, including but not limited to anti-eviction, domestic violence, family law, immigration, employment, tax, health, elder law, HIV/AIDS, and consumer law issues.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

We are seeking dynamic, passionate, and creative legal interns committed to our mission. Interns will work directly under the supervision of Civil Practice attorneys. Duties may include: drafting motions, pleadings, memoranda of law, and affidavits; conducting legal research; attending court and administrative hearings with attorneys; assisting with client interviews; other duties as assigned.

• Current law school student in good standing – only 2Ls
• Relevant clinical program or work experience is preferred, but not required
• Demonstrated commitment to and interest in serving racially and

socioeconomically oppressed communities

• Ability to work collegially and collaboratively with all members of the staff
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and think critically
• Fluency in languages besides English, in particular Spanish, is helpful but

not required

1L law students are eligible to apply for Summer 2027 internships on December 1, 2026. Please check our website after that date for 1L positions.

SALARY TRANSPARENCY

As an intern position, this role has no salary.

STIPENDS

Interns who meet the eligibility criteria have an opportunity to receive a $1,000 stipend from the Howard Rossbach fund. The Stipend was establish