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The law school internship program at the Westchester District Attorney’s Office is designed to provide students with valuable experience in all aspects of prosecutorial work. Interns are assigned to a Division/Bureau where they help prepare cases for hearings and trials, conduct research, write briefs and assist with investigations. In some cases, interns are given the opportunity to make court appearances pursuant to the student practice order. During the summer, the Office conducts various programs to enhance the internship experience such as a mock trial experience and presentations by various speakers.

Spring Semester (part-time, 10 to 15 hours per week): Begins in January and concludes in May. Applications due by Nov. 1

Summer Semester (full-time, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.): Begins in June and concludes in July/August. Applications due March 1.

Fall Semester (part-time, 10 to 15 hours per week): Begins in September and concludes in December. Applications due by Aug. 1

Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, professional references and a writing sample to:

Jackie Halper
Chief, Development and Training
111 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Blvd., White Plains, NY 10601
Email: jhalper@westchesterda.net


The Special Prosecutions Division (SPD) investigates and prosecutes cases of domestic violence, child abuse, elder abuse, sex crimes and human trafficking. The Division is comprised of the Domestic Violence Bureau, the Child and Elder Abuse Bureau, the Sex Crimes Bureau, and the Victims’ Justice Center, which assists our prosecutors to support victims of crime.

Child abuse cases involve victims under the age of 16 and elder abuse cases are focused on victims older than 60, who have been physically victimized or harmed.

Specially-trained staff are on site to assist and support victims including domestic violence aides, trauma therapists and child welfare professionals. Language assistance is available.

Victims or witnesses of elder abuse can contact our Special Prosecutions Division at (914) 995-3000.

For assistance contact our Elder Abuse Bureau at (914) 955-3000.
 
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SPECIAL PROSECUTIONS BUREAU

The Office has opportunities for both entry level and experienced attorney candidates. Applicants for an Assistant District Attorney position must submit the following materials to be considered for an initial interview:

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Writing Sample
  • Law School Transcript: Please provide the most recent copy of your transcript. It should include your current course schedule, if applicable.
  • Statement of Interest: A 250-word answer to the question: “Why do you want to work in the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office?”
  • References: We require the full name, current telephone number and email address for at least four professional references from former or current employers who have firsthand knowledge of your performance, preferably in a legal position. No more than two of your references can be from the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office.

Documents should be sent in PDF format via e-mail to careers@westchesterda.net.

Both entry level and experienced attorney candidates who accept an offer of employment must pass a background investigation as a condition of their employment and commit to work for the Office for three years.

New York State Public Officers Law Section 3(1) requires that all persons holding civil office be citizens of the United States. Accordingly, United States citizenship is required of all Assistant District Attorneys upon commencement of their employment, as is New York State residency.