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The mission of the New York City Police Department is to enhance the quality of life in New York City by working in partnership with the community to enforce the law, preserve peace, protect the people, reduce fear, and maintain order. The NYPD strives to foster a safe and fair city by incorporating Neighborhood Policing into all facets of Department operations, and solve the problems that create crime and disorder through an interdependent relationship between the people and its police, and by pioneering strategic innovation.
The NYC Police Department is seeking interested GRADUATE and LAW SCHOOL students for our 2026 Summer Internship Program. Summer Interns are employed in various NYPD commands for up to 13 weeks between June and September 2026.
Intern duties may include the following:
- Preparation of spreadsheet and reports
- Research
- Statistical analysis
- Computer work requiring intermediate level computer skills and/or knowledge of specific applications and programs
- Accounting or bookkeeping duties
- Legal research and paralegal work
- Forensic science analysis and research
- Assistance on projects related to policy initiatives
Interns will be matched to assignments based on their major.
WORK LOCATION:
Various work locations available in New York City.
HOURS/SHIFT:
Full Time; 35 hours per week
TO APPLY:
PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR HOME ADDRESS IS ON YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME WHEN YOU APPLY, AND INDICATE YOUR NYPD HOME PRECINCT IF YOU LIVE IN THE FIVE BOROUGHS OF NEW YORK CITY.
PLEASE SUBMIT ONLY ONE APPLICATION.
PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR EXPECTED DATE OF GRADUATION AND YOUR MAJOR ON YOUR RESUME.
SUMMER GRADUATE INTERN - 10232
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a graduate degree program in an accredited college, university or law school.
The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.
The City of New York is the most iconic and dynamic city on the planet. With a population of more than 8.4 million people, New York is not only the largest city in the United States — it is the academic, cultural, commercial, and financial capital of the world.
City government is filled with opportunities for talented individuals seeking to improve their communities and make a meaningful difference in the lives of their fellow New Yorkers. Every day, the City’s more than 300,000 employees improve infrastructure, provide vital social services, build technology, protect health and safety, and so much more. Join us today at: http://www1.nyc.gov/jobs
The City of New York offers its employees:
• A chance to build the future of this city. New York City government is at the crossroads of where policy, great ideas, city services, and smart urban planning meet the lives and needs of every day New Yorkers.
• Competitive salary and benefits. Hiring packages include a competitive salary, health benefits, various pension plans, employee assistance programs, and individual retirement accounts.
• Diverse career opportunities. As the largest local government in the United States with more than 40 agencies, the City of New York offers a broad spectrum of opportunities — from education, housing development, and public health to sustainability, economic growth, technology, and emergency management.
• Career Satisfaction. As a City employee, you will have the chance to shape the future of New York City and improve the quality of life for your family, neighbors, and fellow New Yorkers.
• Equal Opportunity and Inclusion. The City of New York is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discriminatory action against City employees and applicants for employment based on their actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ethnicity alienage, citizenship status, gender, religion, creed and all other protected categories.
