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PRE-LAW PROGRAM APPLICATION


Public Interest Clinic


Description
The Pre-Law Institute (PLI) and the Department of Political Science partner with multiple government legal agencies across New York City to provide an invaluable clinical experience for some of John Jay College's brightest undergraduates. Students will intern one day per week, working side by side with attorneys responsible for some of the City's regulatory functions. Placement may include: Taxi and Limousine Commission Prosecution Division, Law Department, and the US Attorney's Office, Southern District, Civil Division. Students will develop practical skills and insights that will contribute to their personal, professional, and academic development. Moreover, the course will be taught by an attorney who has served the City of New York for over twenty years in various capacities. The professor will serve as a Professional in Residence and the instructor for the semester. Through this rare opportunity to learn from and be mentored by City attorneys, students will gain hands-on and practical experience, develop and revise professional materials for future opportunities, and critically examine the regulatory function of City government.
Details
  • Observation of hearings and court proceedings;
  • Review and analysis of documentary and virtual evidence; and
  • Providing assistance in hearing room functions.
Requirements
  • Students selected for the  clinics must enroll in Political Science 277 (3 credits) taught by a Professional in Residence.
  • Students must attend class seminar meetings, read assigned readings, and complete written assignments which encourage integration of the experiential activities and readings.
  • Students must work at minimum one full day each week; Note: students assigned to the US Attorney's Office, Southern District, (SDNY) must be US Citizens and work a minimum of 14 hours per week; the hours can be spread over the week.
  • No exceptions will be made to these requirements.
Documents Required
A current resume stating your cumulative GPA. A GPA above 2.5 is preferred. The deadline to apply for the Fall 2025 Public Interest Clinic is Monday, April 21, 2025.
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