Student Internships

Build Up Justice NYC seeks bright, energetic students who are committed to, or interested in learning more about, a career in public interest law and working with a nonprofit organization.

Interns will be assigned to a specific program or department and, depending on assignment, may have the opportunity to do legal research and writing, client interviewing and counseling, community education, representation at administrative or court hearings, and trial advocacy. In addition, through special programs and training sessions, interns will be exposed to the full range of Build Up Justice NYC’s practice.

Unless otherwise noted, Build Up Justice NYC’s internships are unfunded. Students must either volunteer or secure outside funding through work study, law school or foundation-funded public interest fellowships, or similar programs. Many former interns have successfully arranged for their own funding by combining work-study and public interest grants. Students should inquire about public interest funding sources at their law school.

Build Up Justice NYC accepts applications for internships on a rolling basis year-round. Interested students should send a resume and cover letter indicating, in order of preference, the program they are interested in and available hours. To apply for an internship with us, visit the “Join Our Team” page and click the internship listing in the open positions.