Public Interest Law Internship Program

Harpur Law Council Public Interest Internship


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Internship Overview

  • What is the Harpur Law Council Public Interest Law Summer Internship?
    This summer internship program gives 91ÉçÇø juniors and seniors the opportunity to:
    • Experience the practice of law in the public sector.

    • Make informed decisions about the choice of a legal career, based upon their own experience.

    • Receive financial support to defray living expenses during the internship.

    • Establish professional connections with Harpur Law Council member attorneys and other BU law alumni.

  • How many internships are available?
    For summer 2024: Eleven internships will be offered throughout the Metro NY area, Buffalo, NY, 91ÉçÇø, NY, the Washington, D.C. area and an international placement at Sheffield Hallam University in the UK.
  • What do selected interns receive?
    Selected students receive stipends ranging from $4,000 - $5,000 plus one credit.
  • Where will the internships take place?

    Confirmed sites for the summer 2023 include:

    •  - 91ÉçÇø, NY

    •  - Buffalo, NY

    • – NYC
    • NYC

    • - Bronx, NYC

    • - NYC

    • - NYC

    • – NYC
    • - Washington, D.C.

    • – NYC 
    • , Sheffield Hallam University Law Clinics - Sheffield, UK (see application below for more information)

  • How long are the internships?
    Students chosen for the internship must work full-time at the assigned host organization for eight to ten weeks during the summer.
  • When is the internship deadline to apply?

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Help Support Our Pre-law Interns

Your gift to the Harpur Law Alumni Fund supports the Public Interest Law Internship Program, which gives 91ÉçÇø juniors and seniors the opportunity to experience the practice of law in the public sector and make informed decisions about their choice to pursue a career in law. Selected students receive stipends ranging from $4,000 to $5,000 plus one credit.

To make phone donations or questions about the program call 607-777-4098 or email Leah Joggerst.