Private Sector Law Internship Program

Harpur Law Council Private Sector Internship

The Harpur Law Council (HLC) Private Sector Summer Law Internship gives Binghamton juniors and seniors the opportunity to experience law in the private sector; to make informed decisions about the choice of a legal career, based on their own experience; to establish professional connections with HLC member attorneys and other BU law alumni; and will be paid by the firm or company to defray living and travel expenses during the internship.

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Internship Overview

• What is the Harpur Law Council Private Sector Law Summer Internship?
  This paid summer internship program gives Binghamton University juniors and seniors the opportunity to:
  

  • Experience the practice of law in the private sector.

  • Make informed decisions about the choice of a legal career, based upon their own experience.

  • Establish professional connections with Harpur Law Council member attorneys and other BU law alumni.

  • Preference will be given to students from underrepresented backgrounds and to students who have not yet participated in opportunities such as this. 

  • Selected interns will be paid by the firm or company to help defray living and travel expenses during the internship.

• How many internships are available?

  For summer 2025:

  • Four internships will be offered in New York City.
• Where will the internships take place?

  Confirmed sites for the summer 2025 include:

  • Interpublic Group (IPG), WW Legal Department

  • Kim & Serritella LLP

  • Schlam Stone & Dolan, LLP

  • Wilkinson Stekloff LLP

• How long are the internships?
  Students chosen for the internship must work full-time at the assigned host organization for eight to ten weeks during the summer.
• When is the internship deadline to apply?
  Completed applications are due to the Pre-Law Advising Office at prelaw@binghamton.edu by 4:30 PM, Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

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Questions?

Hannah L Jones , Ph.D

Pre-Law Advising Associate

Harpur Academic Advising Office

hjones3@binghamton.edu

607-777-6305

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