Juvenile Rights Practice Legal Intern 2L - Summer 2027

The Legal Aid Society's Juvenile Rights Practice (JRP) has non-paid internship openings in its trial offices and specialized units for the Summer 2027 term. We are seeking law students dedicated to children's issues and juvenile justice. Legal interns work directly with JRP attorneys in an inter-disciplinary team with social workers, paralegals, and investigators. JRP attorneys provide legal representation to children, ages 0 to 21, who are before New York City Family Courts on child welfare, PINS (Persons-in-Need-of-Supervision), juvenile delinquency, and termination of parental rights petitions.

For more information about the work of Juvenile Rights Practice and our

specialized units please go to

https://www.legalaidnyc.org/programs-projects-units/ [https://www.legalaidnyc.org/programs-projects-units/]

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

We are seeking dynamic, passionate, and creative legal interns committed to our mission. Interns work directly under the supervision of JRP attorneys. Duties may include: legal research, motion writing, home/school visits, interviewing of children and caretakers, motion practice and trial preparation, and other tasks as assigned.

• Current law school student in good standing -- only 2Ls and 3L evening

students can apply

• Relevant clinical program or work experience preferred
• Commitment to children's issues and juvenile justice
• Ability to deal effectively with children, adolescents, and family members
• Ability to work collaboratively in a high volume practice
• Demonstrated commitment and interest in serving racially and

socioeconomically oppressed communities

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. Th