Thurgood Marshall Summer Law Internship Program

A New York City Bar Association program that places New York City public high school students in paid summer jobs at law firms, corporations, nonprofits and government offices. Students first complete three mandatory pre-employment workshops, then work 35 to 40 hours a week for 6 to 8 weeks. Applicants from the five boroughs submit a resume, transcript, recommendation letter, working papers and two personal essays, followed by an interview.

Offered by New York City Bar Association. Internship for high school students in New York, New York, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Stipend. Grades 11–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Policy, Humanities, Career

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 11 to 12. It takes place in person in New York, New York.
Cost
Free to take part, and it pays a stipend or award.
Dates
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about Thurgood Marshall Summer Law Internship Program

When is the Thurgood Marshall Summer Law Internship Program deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is Thurgood Marshall Summer Law Internship Program free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to Thurgood Marshall Summer Law Internship Program?

High school students in grades 11 to 12. It takes place in person in New York, New York. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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