Are you a rising 2L or 3L looking to see how federal litigation works from inside a courtroom? Do you want to sharpen your legal research and writing under the guidance of a sitting federal judge? If so, here is an opportunity worth circling on your calendar. The Honorable Dora L. Irizarry, a U.S. District Judge for the Eastern District of New York, is now accepting applications for Fall 2026 internships in her chambers. Whether you are pursuing a career in litigation, public service, or simply want to understand the federal system from the inside, time in chambers is hard to beat.
Who Judge Irizarry Is Looking For:
- 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
What to Include in Your Application
- 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.
How to apply?
Email your complete package as a single PDF to irizarry_chambers@nyed.uscourts.gov.
Have questions before you send?
You can reach chambers directly at 718-613-2150.
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.
The deadline for receipt of materials is June 30, 2026.
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