Private Sector Law Internship Program

Harpur Law Council Private Sector Internship

The Harpur Law Council (HLC) Private Sector Summer Law Internship gives ßÙßÇÂþ»­ juniors and seniors the opportunity to experience law in the private sector; to make informed decisions about the choice of a legal career, based on their own experience; to establish professional connections with HLC member attorneys and other BU law alumni; and will be paid by the firm or company to defray living and travel expenses during the internship.

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Internship Overview

  • What is the Harpur Law Council Private Sector Law Summer Internship?
    This paid summer internship program gives ßÙßÇÂþ»­ juniors and seniors the opportunity to:
    • Experience the practice of law in the private sector.

    • Make informed decisions about the choice of a legal career, based upon their own experience.

    • Establish professional connections with Harpur Law Council member attorneys and other BU law alumni.

    • Preference will be given to students from underrepresented backgrounds and to students who have not yet participated in opportunities such as this. 

    • Selected interns will be paid by the firm or company to help defray living and travel expenses during the internship.

  • How many internships are available?

    For summer 2024:

    • Four internships will be offered in New York City.
  • Where will the internships take place?

    Confirmed sites for the summer 2024 include:

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  • How long are the internships?
    Students chosen for the internship must work full-time at the assigned host organization for eight to ten weeks during the summer.
  • When is the internship deadline to apply?
    Completed applications are due to the Pre-Law Advising Office at prelaw@binghamton.edu by 4:30 PM, March 27, 2024.

Questions?


Help Support Our Pre-law Interns

Your gift to the Harpur Law Alumni Fund supports the Public Interest Law Internship Program, which gives ßÙßÇÂþ»­ juniors and seniors the opportunity to experience the practice of law in the public sector and make informed decisions about their choice to pursue a career in law. Selected students receive stipends ranging from $4,000 to $6,000 plus one credit.

To make phone donations or questions about the program call 607-777-4098 or email Leah Joggerst.