2026 Summer Student Internship – Legal

Job Description

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Job Overview

• NY HELP: No
• Agency: MTA Inspector General, Office of
• Title: 2026 Summer Student Internship – Legal
• Occupational Category: Other Professional Careers
• Salary Grade: Hourly
• Bargaining Unit: None listed
• Salary Range: From $22 to $22 Hourly
• Employment Type: Per Diem
• Appointment Type: Temporary
• Jurisdictional Class: Exempt Class
• Travel Percentage: 0%
• Workweek: Mon-Fri
• Hours Per Week: 37.5
• Workday: From 8:30 AM To 5 PM
• Flextime allowed?: No
• Mandatory overtime?: No
• Compressed workweek allowed?: No
• Telecommuting allowed?: Yes
• County: New York
• Street Address: 1 Penn Plaza, Suite 1110
• City: New York
• State: NY
• Zip Code: 10119

Duties Description

• Conduct research on relevant cases, and other substantive legal or policy issues.
• Analyze data and information relating to investigative matters.
• Draft legal memoranda and other documents as requested.
• Attend virtual meetings with the General Counsel and other members of the Legal and Investigative staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Educational Requirements:

• Must be a law student at an accredited law school.

Preferred Skills

• Strong computer skills with the ability to operate in a Microsoft Office 365 environment.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with MS Office Outlook, Word and Excel required.

How to Apply

Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited law school at the time of application.

1. Submit a cover letter, current resume, law school transcript, three references, and a short writing sample of no more than five (5) pages to RECRUITMENTS@MTAIG.ORG.
2. Reference the Job Title: 2026 Summer Law Student Internship in your Email Subject Line.
3. Combine ALL required documents: cover letter, resume, law school transcript, references and writing sample in ONE PDF Attachment.
4. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The two (2) internships may be filled prior to the closing date of February 27, 2026.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

• Name: Director of Recruitment
• Telephone: 2128780000
• Email Address: RECRUITMENTS@MTAIG.ORG
• Address: 1 Penn Plaza, Suite 1110, New York, NY 10119

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