Bankruptcy Judgeship Opportunity, Western District of New York – United States Court Of Appeals For The Second Circuit

Bankruptcy Judgeship Vacancy – The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit invites applications from qualified candidates for a 14-year appointment as United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Western District of New York. The duty station for this opportunity is in Rochester New York. For announcement click here, for application click here. The deadline to submit an application is August 7, 2025.

Bankruptcy Judgeship Opportunity, Eastern District of New York – United States Court Of Appeals For The Second Circuit

Bankruptcy Judgeship Vacancy – The United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit invites applications from qualified candidates for a 14-year appointment as United States Bankruptcy Judge for the Eastern District of New York. There are two vacancies in the Eastern District of New York, one in Brooklyn and one in Central Islip. For announcement click here, for application click here. The deadline to submit an application is August 7, 2025.

Summer Internship Opportunity – U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York (EDNY)’s ten-week full-time program offers law students summer internships in both the Criminal and Civil Divisions. Student interns are afforded the opportunity to participate in the wide range of work performed by our Assistant United States Attorneys, including stand up participation in court proceedings, and invitations to attend a variety of events over the summer.

Details:

EDNY hires approximately 90 summer interns in both the Brooklyn and Central Islip offices, Criminal and Civil Divisions. All summer internships are ten weeks, full time and unpaid.*

Intern assignments can include:

· Making arguments in court

· Assisting in trial preparation

· Participating in witness interviews or civil depositions

· Legal research and writing

· Observing hearings, arguments and trials in the district court and Second Circuit Court of Appeals

Previous events have included:

· Brown bag luncheons featuring guest speakers on a range of topics

· Guided tours of the NYPD Ballistics Laboratory, Metropolitan Detention Center and law enforcement counterterrorism operations

· After-work social hours

Applications open December 1. More information can be found here.

*Summer interns are eligible to apply for a limited number of summer stipends awarded by the Federal Bar Council and the Eastern District Association.