Internships, Fellowships, and Volunteer Positions

Current positions available at Her Justice

Thank you for your interest in getting involved with Her Justice! We do not currently have any available:

  • Undergraduate student internships, or
  • Opportunities for law graduates/bar applicants seeking to fulfill the 50-hour pro bono service requirement for New York bar admission.

If you are a law student interested in working at Her Justice, please revisit this page for details on the following opportunities:

  • Fall internship – April/May
  • Spring internship or Pro Bono Scholar placements – July/August
  • Summer internship – December/January

Fall Internship Application Period: May 1-May 31, 2025

We will have a Fall intern position available to support our Family & Matrimonial and Immigration Practice Groups. Intern applicants must be a law student (2L, 3L or LLM candidate) at an ABA-accredited law school with a demonstrated commitment to social justice. Law student interns must be able to commit to a hybrid work environment at our office in lower Manhattan and fulfill a minimum of 10 hours per week for 10 weeks, from September to November.

Law student interns work under the supervision and mentorship of a Her Justice staff attorney to support the attorney’s in-house caseload and special projects. The intern will gain trauma informed lawyering skills through casework and client interaction and will also learn legal fundamentals of the relevant practice area. Intern responsibilities may include:

  • Interfacing with clients on family court, divorce, or immigration matters;
  • Drafting stipulations, affidavits, motions, or applications;
  • Researching case law and writing legal memoranda;
  • Reviewing and analyzing supporting evidence; and
  • Translating civil documents or letters.

The application period for the Fall intern position will open on May 1, and applications will be accepted on a rolling basis through May 31. Applications should consist of a: 1) cover letter/statement of interest, noting any language skills and relevant experience or coursework; 2) resume; 3) writing sample; 4) unofficial transcript; and 5) list of references. Applications should be submitted to [email protected] with Subject line “Fall Intern Application.” Only complete applications submitted during the application period will be considered.

Her Justice is an equal opportunity employer.