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Fall 2026 Internship Applications Opened for Hon. Dora L. Irizarry of Eastern District of New York

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.
To learn more, click here.

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Fall 2025 United States Court of International Trade Judicial Intern Vacancy

The Chambers of Judge Timothy M. Reif of the United States Court of International Trade seeks qualified second- or third-year law students for a fall 2025 internship on a part-time (at least 15 hours per week) or full-time basis. The U.S. Court of International Trade is an Article III federal court with national jurisdiction in matters related to international trade. Judge Reif also sits by designation on the United States District Courts for the Western District of North Carolina and the Eastern District of Oklahoma.


Interns will work closely with Judge Reif and his law clerks on assigned cases. Interns will have the opportunity to conduct legal research on the cases and administrative decisions that come before the court, prepare written memoranda and assist the clerks and Judge Reif in preparing drafts of judicial opinions. Interns will also have the opportunity to assist Judge Reif in preparing for and to observe oral arguments and hearings that happen during the tenure of the internship. As a specialized court, cases typically involve (1) decisions of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security whether and at what rate to levy customs duties, (2) decisions of the U.S. International Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Commerce whether to levy antidumping and countervailing duties on certain imports, as well as (3) other types of legal disputes arising out of the importation of goods. Interns are required to have strong writing and analytical skills. An interest in international trade law and/or administrative law is recommended, albeit not required.


Applications will be accepted until August 15, 2025 (decisions will be made on a rolling basis). Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, law school transcript, writing sample and a list of the names of three references to TMR_Applicants@cit.uscourts.gov. Only applicants selected for an interview will be notified. Please note that all internships are unpaid, and that U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required. Interns may work remotely.

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