Closing Date: 28th December, 2026

Description:

Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed
Dec 28, 2026

Job Description:
The Legal Aid Society's Juvenile Rights Practice (JRP) has non-paid internship openings in its trial offices and specialized units for the Spring 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/

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, and home or school visits
Interviewing of children and caretakers
Motion practice and trial preparation
Other duties as assigned

Training and Qualifications:

Current law school students in good standing 2L's, 3L's, and 3L evening student are encouraged to 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

Salary Transparency
As an intern position, this role has no salary.

How to Apply 
All Applications Must Be Completed Online. We Do Not Accept Paper Submissions. Please Visit Our Careers Page to Review All Current Job Postings, and Instructions on The Application Process. for Technical Difficulties or Questions Regarding This Posting, Please Email Talent Acquisition@legal-Aid.Org.

Required Documents:
Please Submit These Documents as A Single Combined Pdf when You Apply via The Las (legal Aid Society) Recruitment Portal. Applications Will Be Considered on A Rolling Basis, so Applicants Are Encouraged to Apply Early. Applicants Will Be Notified Whether They Have Been Selected for An Interview.

Resume
Cover Letter

Stipends:
Interns Who Meet the Eligibility Criteria Have an Opportunity to Receive a $1,000 Stipend from The Howard Rossbach Fund. the Stipend Was Established in Memory of Judge J. Howard Rossbach, Attorney-In-Chief of The Legal Aid Society (1950-1952, 1953-1955), Whose Mentorship Encouraged Young Lawyers' Dedication to Civic Engagement Through Legal Aid. the J. Howard Rossbach Internship Stipend, Awarded Through a Lottery System, Aims to Support 4-5 Interns Annually Who Demonstrate Financial Need and Lack Funding for Their Internship at The Legal Aid Society. to Be Considered for This Stipend, Interns Must:

Be Enrolled as A Degree Seeking Undergraduate or Graduate Student at Any Accredited Institution
Ultimately Be Accepted to Participate in An Internship Program at Las
Demonstrate Financial Need
Lack Funding for Their Internship

Application Deadline (s):
Please Refer to The Deadline Listed on The Internship Description You Wish to Apply To.

Stipend Application:
To Be Considered for The J. Howard Rossbach Internship Stipend, Simultaneously Fill out The J. Howard Rossbach Internship Stipend Form During the Submission of Your Internship Application. only One Application per Applicant per Year Is Permitted. Please Do Not Submit Multiple Forms Even if You Are Applying for Multiple Internships. Selected Interns Will Be Notified Prior to The Start of Their Internships. the Stipend Will Be Treated as Taxable Income.

For Additional Information or Inquiries About the Internship Stipend, Please Reach out To Talent Acquisition@legal-Aid.Org.