Summer 2026 Legal Intern, Special Litigation Unit
About The Position
The Special Litigation Unit collaborates with NYLAG attorneys across practice areas to develop and litigate complex impact litigations that advance social, racial, and economic justice, addressing the full range of legal areas in which NYLAG serves clients. Alone, or in partnership with other not-for-profit organizations and private firms working pro-bono, SLU initiates class actions and other impact lawsuits to bring about systemic change for thousands of people in need. The legal intern will work closely with attorneys in the Special Litigation Unit to develop new impact litigation cases and provide support in ongoing litigations. The legal intern will work on a variety of issues on SLU’s docket, including public benefits, special education, consumer protection, disability rights, and immigration. A list of current SLU cases can be found here: https://nylag.org/impact-litigation/. Applications for summer and term-time positions are considered on a rolling basis.
Requirements
- Must be a current law student
Responsibilities
- Legal research and writing assignments
- Observe and/or participate in client calls and meetings, advocacy calls with opposing counsel and other outside parties
- Attend court appearances
- General litigation support
- Other duties that arise
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
