The New York City office of the Commission on Prosecutorial Conduct (CPC) is seeking Law Interns for the Fall '26- Spring '27 term. Under the supervision of a CPC attorney, the Law Student Intern will perform a variety of law-related tasks in support of the CPC’s mission. The intern will hone research and writing skills; strengthen professional communication skills; participate in the preparation of gathering, analyzing and reporting evidence; and improve networking skills.
Duties and responsibilities of the intern will include, but will not limited to:
- Review complaints and draft preliminary reports;
- Review and organize complaint materials;
- Conduct legal research related to the conduct of prosecutors;
- Work closely with the attorneys and Deputy Director of Investigations, assisting on investigations;
- Provide support to attorneys in drafting reports and memoranda;
- Assist with administrative or clerical tasks;
- Assist attorneys in preparing for depositions; and
- Other related duties as needed to enable the CPC to carry out its statutory mandate.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must be a U.S. citizen or foreign national eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship and be at least 18 years of age or older.
- Must be actively enrolled in a New York State accredited law school, or be a resident of New York State, attending an accredited law school, college, university outside of New York State.
Preferred Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess:
- An interest in criminal law and/or the role of the prosecutor;
- Excellent legal research, analysis and writing skills;
- Strong work ethic and willingness to take initiative;
- Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality with sensitive matters;
- Problem-solving and resourcefulness skills;
- Ability to multi-task and be detail-oriented;
- Excellent communication and organizational skills; and
- Teamwork and interpersonal skills.