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 ÄÛÌïÑо¿Ôº¹ÙÍø 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 2025: Nine to ten internships will be offered throughout the Metro NY area, Buffalo, NY, ÄÛÌïÑо¿Ôº¹ÙÍø, NY, and the Washington, D.C. area.
  • 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:

    • - Bronx, NY  

    •  - ÄÛÌïÑо¿Ôº¹ÙÍø, NY

    •  - Buffalo, NY

    • – NYC

    • - Bronx, NYC

    • - NYC

    • - NYC

    • - Washington, D.C.

    • – NYC
  • 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?

Questions?

Help Support Our Pre-law Interns

Your gift to the Harpur Law Alumni Fund supports the Public Interest Law Internship Program, which gives ÄÛÌïÑо¿Ôº¹ÙÍø 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.