2025 Summer College Internship Program

Job Summary:

The Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor for the City of New York (“SNP”) is currently hiring for its Summer College Internship Program for the summer of 2025. SNP is an independent local prosecutor’s office, which is responsible for felony narcotics investigations and prosecutions throughout the five boroughs of New York City. Over the summer, The Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor, will conduct a nine week internship program that will immerse students into the legal field. The program is anticipated to begin on the first Monday in June 2025. College interns are compensated at ($560 per week), and work full-time, Monday through Friday, from 9:00am – 5:00pm. College Interns are directly supervised by an Assistant District Attorney or the Director of the Training Unit.

Job Responsibilities:

As an SNP Summer Intern, you will have opportunities to work with our staff to gain insight on how a prosecutor’s office in a major urban area functions. You will assist prosecutors as they prepare for hearings and trials in their criminal cases. You also will have the opportunity to observe SNP’s Alternative to Incarceration program, where defendants suffering from drug addiction participate in drug treatment as an alternative to a prison term. In addition, you will attend court proceedings and report to SNP’s Public Information Office about the status of those proceedings.

Beyond shadowing prosecutors, SNP summer interns participate in their own specific educational program. This program involves meeting regularly with prosecutors in our office and receiving a “crash course” in criminal law. You will also learn case studies regarding the types of cases this office prosecutes and how they are investigated and prosecuted. Our program will culminate with mock trials, where you will utilize the skills and information you learned over the summer to “try” a narcotics felony case based upon an actual case prosecuted by SNP.

Eligibility:

• Current college sophomores and juniors are eligible to apply to the summer internship program.
• Selected candidates will have to pass a background check prior to the start of the internship.
• Demonstrated interest in public service. Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

 If you have received or will receive your undergraduate degree before the internship program begins, in June 2025, please visit https://specnar.applicantstack.com/x/search for other opportunities at our office. 

All applications must be submitted online. Deadline to apply is March 31, 2025. Applicants will be required to attach a cover letter, resume, and unofficial college transcript. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Cover letters should be addressed to:

Sabrina Middleton, Director, Employee Services – HR
Summer College Internship Program
Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor
80 Centre Street
New York, NY 10013

Additional Information
As a current or prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. Please review the notice to see if you may be eligible for programs and how to apply at nyc.gov/studentloans.

If interested, please submit a cover letter, resume and unofficial transcript online at: https://specnar.applicantstack.com/x/search.

HOW TO APPLY:

ALL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY ONLINE TO BE CONSIDERED

AS THE OFFICE OF THE SPECIAL NARCOTICS PROSECUTOR NO LONGER ACCEPTS HARD COPIES OF RESUMES

Due to the number of applications we receive, we are only able to respond to candidates who are selected to participate in the full screening process. We sincerely appreciate all candidates for their interest in working for The Office of the Special Narcotics Prosecutor.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual’s sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Posting Date: 01/13/2025
Post Until:      03/31/2025

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