Queens District Attorney's Office Brave Justice Summer 2022 Legal Internship

The Brave Justice Summer Legal Internship Program, established by District Attorney Melinda Katz, is designed to provide law students with an outstanding opportunity to learn about the QDA’s office, which serves the most diverse county in the country. Summer Interns will work hand in hand with prosecutors and appreciate their unique role as advocate and fair-minded public servant.

BRAVE JUSTICE PROGRAM

Interns will be assigned to bureaus under newly created divisions and will work with Assistant District Attorneys. Depending on the bureau assignment, they will engage in many aspects of prosecutorial work, such as:

• researching and writing assignments for pending cases
• researching and writing appellate briefs
• motion and discovery practice
• assisting with search warrant applications
• observing proffers
• civilian and police interviews
• Court appearances pursuant to the student practice order
• crime scene visits
• participation in a mock suppression hearing
• participation in community outreach through the Community Partnerships Division

The Brave Justice Summer Legal Internship Program will also include numerous events and multiple presentations throughout the summer to introduce interns to the various facets of the QDA’s office, including the office’s new Rehabilitation Programs and Restorative Services bureau.  Speakers from the community of professionals who work in the Queens criminal justice system, i.e., defense attorneys, treatment providers, NYPD, and others, will also talk about their respective roles.

DETAILS

• The eight-week program begins on June 13, 2022 and ends on August 5, 2022
• Interns will work in person* Monday to Friday, 9AM – 5PM
• Interns will be required to attend 2 community outreach events with the Community Partnerships Division 
• We encourage students to apply for special funding, grants, stipends, or externship credits, through their law school
• This will be a paid internship for those students who are unable to secure outside funding
• As of August 2, 2021, all new hires must be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus, unless they have been granted a reasonable accommodation for religion or disability.  If you are offered city employment, this requirement must be met by your date of hire, unless a reasonable accommodation for exemption is received and approved by this office.

*The format of this internship will be subject to maintaining a safe and healthy work environment and compliance with CDC guidelines.  If modification is necessary, options will range from in person, to hybrid (in person/remote work), or a fully remote program. This may also vary from bureau to bureau.

HOW TO  APPLY

• This vacancy is open now to first year and second-year law students
• The vacancy will close once the class is filled
• Please address resume and cover letter to Mariela Palomino Herring, Esq., Director of Legal Hiring
• You will be asked to upload a resume, cover letter and an unofficial transcript, in addition to providing preliminary information.

The Office of the Queens District Attorney is an equal opportunity employer with a strong commitment to the diversity of our organization and workforce.