1L Summer Internship- Summer 2026

The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office is the largest prosecutor’s office in Pennsylvania, and one of the largest in the nation. It serves more than 1.5 million citizens of the City and County of Philadelphia, employing 700 lawyers, detectives, and support staff. Our Assistant District Attorneys are dedicated to public service, public safety, and justice for all involved in the criminal justice system.

The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, in particular, is committed to several citywide collaborations aimed at reducing Philadelphia’s jail population and improving the criminal justice system overall.

Our First-Year Law Student Internship is a ten-week program designed to give first-year law students maximum exposure to the practical aspects of the prosecutor's role in the criminal justice system in Philadelphia. During the summer, interns will rotate with one of our specialized trial units or law division units. The assignments are based on the needs of the office, and one’s demonstrated interest ability, and work ethic. Some of our specialized trial units include Juvenile, Family Violence and Sexual Assault, and Homicide/Non-Fatal Shootings. Our Law Division is comprised of Appeals, Civil Litigation, Federal Litigation, and the Post-Conviction Relief Act (PCRA) units.