Federal Judicial Internships Available

The Honorable Dora L. Irizarry, U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of New York, is accepting applications for Spring 2027 internships.

Below are details regarding this job opportunity:

Qualifications:

  • Must be a rising second or third year law student.
  • Must have good grades.
  • Must have good research, writing, and analytical skills, although participation in Law Review or a Journal is not a prerequisite.
  • Military and/or other life/career experience is a plus.

Interested law students should forward their application package in PDF
format as a single document via email to [email protected].

Application package must include:

  • One-page cover letter briefly describing why you are interested in a
    legal career and why you are interested in an internship with Judge
    Irizarry specifically.
  • Resume.
  • Official law school transcript.
  • One recent writing sample no longer than 10 pages, double spaced.
    Journal or research articles will not be accepted.
  • Two to three letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation
    may be submitted directly to chambers by the recommender.

The deadline for receipt of materials is November 13, 2026.

Please note that, while these are not paid internships, the Judge will participate in any appropriate sponsored program that provides academic credit or stipends for interns.
If you have questions, please contact chambers at: 718-613-2150.

AALDEF Seeking Election Day Volunteers

You may have seen recent news about AALDEF’s lawsuit challenging the Trump administration over its threats to deploy federal agents at or around polling sites. Election protection is absolutely critical in this year’s election—and AALDEF needs your help.

Every election cycle, the Asian American Legal Defense & Education Fund (AALDEF) mobilizes volunteers to meet voters where they are, solve problems in real time, and help ensure everyone can participate. This November, AALDEF needs you. They are recruiting volunteers in Georgia, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia.

Whether on the ground or online, join AALDEF and help protect the vote by signing up here. They will give you the training and tools you need to ensure voters feel informed, welcomed, and empowered to cast their ballots freely, safely, and without interference.

Prefer to volunteer virtually? You can support the national Election Protection hotline— including language assistance hotlines serving Asian American voters. Have any questions? Email Marlena Truong at @[email protected].