Sonia & Celina Sotomayor Judicial Internship Program

A summer judicial internship program that encourages diverse and underrepresented high school students from New York City's five boroughs to pursue careers in law. Interns spend July working for a state or federal judge in New York City while taking part in educational programming, college preparation and mentorship. Applicants must be high school juniors (rising seniors) who live and attend school in the five boroughs and hold a Student General Employment Certificate.

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

Fields: Policy, Humanities, Career

Key facts

Who can apply: High school students in grade 11. 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 Sonia & Celina Sotomayor Judicial Internship Program

When is the Sonia & Celina Sotomayor Judicial Internship Program deadline?

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

Is Sonia & Celina Sotomayor Judicial Internship Program free?

Yes, and it pays participants a stipend or award.

Who can apply to Sonia & Celina Sotomayor Judicial Internship Program?

High school students in grade 11. 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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