Law School Division
The Summer 2025 Application is OPEN
The Sotomayor Program selects law school interns from a pool of highly qualified applicants who bring a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and talents.
We welcome applications from all law students attending an ABA approved law school.
For eight to ten weeks this summer, Sotomayor Program interns will work full-time for a judge, while participating in professional development training, networking, and wellness programming.
The Sotomayor Program is committed to providing excellent professional development training to students in preparation for future careers. We anticipate that all summer internships and programming will be in person.
Please direct any questions to LSApplications@scsjip.org.
Learn about the Sotomayor Program experience.
Qualifications
Interns should possess the following qualifications/ experiences:
Current status as a student in good standing at a law school accredited by the American Bar Association, as demonstrated by a transcript
Demonstrated ability to think and communicate clearly, as observed during a required interview
Ability to work closely with others as part of a team, as confirmed through references and recommendations
Capacity to undertake a variety of tasks simultaneously and a willingness to perform administrative tasks when necessary, as confirmed through references and recommendations
Trustworthiness, discretion, maturity, and good judgment, as confirmed through references and recommendations
Ability to work independently and with little supervision, as confirmed through references, recommendations, and required resume
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, as reflected by the applicant's resume listing extracurricular activities
Prior research experience and course work on constitutional law or the court system is preferred but not required
Important Dates
The Sotomayor Law Student program runs for 8-10 weeks on a full-time basis during the summer. Scheduling is at the discretion of the judge/ chambers.
November 1, 2024: Application period opens
January 2025: Law School Intern Interviews*
Late May 2025: In-person Orientation in NYC
End of May–August 2025: Judicial Internship
*Interview dates and deadlines may be subject to change
In addition to completing the application, all applicants must submit the following in ONE SINGLE pdf to LSApplications@scsjip.org:
Resume;
Writing Sample (no more than 10 pages);
Personal Statement (500 words or less) (Topic: My Commitment to Diversity); and
Letter of Recommendation (OPTIONAL - 2 letters maximum)*