Internship
The Legal Aid Society
New York, NY, USA
The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Investigative Services Unit has unpaid internship opportunities for the Summer 2026 term. The Legal Aid Society is built upon one simple but powerful belief that no New Yorker should be denied the right to equal justice. As the largest, primary, and oldest public defender in New York City, The Legal Aid Society strives to deliver justice in every borough while working tirelessly to improve our city. We work to protect the rights of the marginalized and disenfranchised in our society. We have a unique opportunity for those who believe in our mission. The Summer 2026 Investigator Internship Program begins on May 28, 2026, and runs until August 6, 2026. The internship is an unpaid, full-time, in-person, intensive, hands-on program. No remote investigative positions are available. Interns carry their own caseloads and partner up with other interns for field investigations throughout New York City. The internship begins with mandatory...

