Department of Law
State CapitolAlbany , NY 12224
Division/Unit: Special Investigation & Prosecution
Web Site:
http://www.ag.ny.gov/job-postings
Fall/Spring Intern (NYC) (ID: 104503) for Fall 2016
Agency/Facility
Albany , NY 12224
Proposal Information
Description:
The Special Investigations and Prosecutions Unit (SIPU) in the Office of the New York State Attorney General (OAG) is seeking talented law students for a summer internship to assist with research and writing on policy and legal issues related to police use of force investigations. This is an unpaid opportunity for second and third year law students.
The SPIU was created in July 2015 in response to the issuance of an Executive Order by the Governor of the State of New York appointing the Attorney General as a special prosecutor "to investigate, and if warranted, prosecute certain matters involving the death of an unarmed civilian . . . caused by a law enforcement officer." The Unit includes experienced homicide prosecutors and investigators throughout the State.
Skills:
legal research
Strong written and verbal communication
Internship Areas: Criminal Justice/Corrections, Investigations, Legal Specialties
Logistical Information
Payment? Unpaid
Number of Hours: 10 - 19
Location: New York
Number of Interns Needed: 4
Desired Candidate Profile
Preferred Standing Senior
Minimum Standing: Sophomore
Degree Concentrations: Criminal Justice/Homeland Security, Legal Studies