(“SCS JIP”) The SCS JIP is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit established in 2014 that places diverse, underprivileged high school and law school students in state and federal judicial internships during the summer. The mission of the SCS JIP is to increase diversity in the legal profession by educating and empowering diverse students from underserved New York City communities.
Additional Details Regarding the SCS JIP High School Division’s Summer Schedule: For more info and application go to http://www.scsjip.org/
Prior to beginning their four to five week internships, SCS JIP interns attend a comprehensive orientation covering chambers etiquette, the New York City, State, and Federal court structure, and professional development tips and advice. As part of their work with their federal or state judge from Monday through Thursday, high school interns conduct chambers work such as doing online research, writing assignments like fact summaries and deposition digests, and observe court proceedings. On Fridays, the interns attend educational and professional development workshops at the Thurgood Marshall Courthouse and off-site locations. In addition, the high school interns receive a complimentary pre-funded Metrocard for the entirety of their internship, an online SAT preparatory course, and a student stipend. The Friday programming, lunches, complimentary Metrocards, stipend, and SAT courses are made possible by our partnerships with the MTA, Kaplan, professional bar associations, law firms, and individual donors.
Monday, November 25, 2019 – High School Division Application Opens.