The Judicial Friends Association

Summer Internship Application

Creating Opportunities

Submit A Summer Internship Application

The Judicial Friends Association, Inc. (JFA) is an organization founded in 1976 by local, state and federal African-American judges in the State of New York committed to achieving social and racial justice through law and service to the community.

To advance these aims, the Judicial Friends Association mentors law students, and offers an annual summer internship program.

Learn more about JFA.

Eligibility

Current second (2L) year and third (3L) year law students in a Juris Doctor program at an ABA accredited law school in New York State or NYS residents attending law school outside of New York State who are currently enrolled for the 2022-2023 academic year are eligible to apply. The scholarship will be awarded to the applicant who best demonstrates academic excellence, community service, and a passion for justice.

Application Process

Applicants must complete and submit the application no later than November 22, 2021. Or, download and complete the PDF Application and email it to: judicialfriendsscholarship@gmail.com.

Summer Internship Application Form

JFA Internship Application Form

Law School:

Type the 2-digit month, then the 4-digit year.

College:

Type the year you started college, then the year you graduated.
Example: type 40 for 4.0

Other Information:

This information will be reviewed in determining your suitability for the program

List every conviction. Indicate if you cannot recall all your convictions. You may also include additional facts.

Certification:

I hereby certify that all statements and information provided in this application, including the attachments hereto, are truthful to the best of my knowledge and that I meet the eligibility requirements for the 2026 Judicial Friends Association Summer Internship Program.

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