NY OAG Fall Legal Externship

Description

The NY OAG Fall Legal Externship is open to second and third-year day law students, as well as evening law students who have completed at least three semesters. To be considered for this program, applicants should have excellent legal research and writing skills. Fluency in other languages in addition to English is a plus but is not required. Selection is based on a cover letter, resume, reference list, and a writing sample. By conducting law-related assignments, students will be exposed to a broad range of legal work allowing them to gain valuable public interest legal experience. Assignments may include the following: writing memoranda; drafting pleadings; writing discovery requests or responses; preparing for and attending depositions, hearings, or in-court matters; interviewing clients, witnesses, and experts; assisting with investigations, case negotiations, and conducting general legal research assignments. In their assigned bureau/regional office, students interact regularly with attorneys who are working on innovative and impactful cases. Students benefit from a hands-on learning experience and an exciting and dynamic professional environment which includes hybrid and remote work options.