High School Internship Program (Manhattan District Attorney's Office)

Research & internship · Manhattan District Attorney's Office

The Manhattan District Attorney's Office High School Internship Program gives current juniors and seniors a five-week, full-time, paid look inside the criminal justice system, combining workshops and mock trials with real office work. The 2026 program ran June 29 through July 31, Monday-Friday 9:30am-4:30pm, and paid minimum wage. You must live in Manhattan. Apply with a one-page resume and a 300-word essay on your interest in criminal justice.

Who can apply

GradesGrades 11–12

Min GPA—

ScopeState

StatesNY

FieldsLaw · Criminal Justice

EligibilityMust reside in Manhattan; open to current juniors and seniors.

Logistics

Cost to youFree; paid minimum wage

Financial aidNot listed

StipendPaid

FormatCommuter

Length5 weeks, late June-July

WhereManhattan, New York, NY

Applying

DueNot yet posted (2026 cycle closed)

You submitOne-page resume plus a 300-word essay on interest in criminal justice.

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