Division of Human Rights
163 W. 125th Street, 4th floorNew York , NY 10027
E-Mail: internships@dhr.ny.gov
Phone: (718) 741-8400
Division/Unit: Upper Manhattan Office
Web Site:
http://dhr.ny.gov
Division of Human Rights (ID: 109369) for Summer 2023
Agency/Facility
New York , NY 10027
E-Mail: internships@dhr.ny.gov
Phone: (718) 741-8400
Proposal Information
Description:
The Division offers interested students exciting opportunities to participate in the processing of discrimination complaints and observe first-hand how the Division investigates, prosecutes, and conducts hearings to determine if discriminatory conduct in violation of New York State law has occurred. Interns will have the added opportunity to observe conferences, communicate with respondent attorneys and interview witnesses and victims of discrimination. A redacted writing sample is available at the end of the program. Further information is available on our website www.dhr.ny.gov/internships.
Skills:
Intake of cases
Document requests & reviews
Drafting investigative reports
case analysis
witness interview
Internship Areas: Criminal Justice/Corrections, Investigations, Legal Specialties
Logistical Information
Payment? Unpaid
Number of Hours: 20 - 30
Location: New York
Number of Interns Needed: 4
Desired Candidate Profile
Preferred Standing 1st Year Law Student
Minimum Standing: Junior
Degree Concentrations: Criminal Justice/Homeland Security, Legal Studies, Liberal Arts