Language Services Unit Internships


The Language Services Unit at the New York County District Attorney’s Office (DANY) provides interpretation and translation services for the investigation and prosecution of criminal cases.

Under close supervision, qualified interpreter interns will have the opportunity to interpret/translate bidirectionally into English and Spanish. They will make use of their verbal skills by interpreting during in-house interviews, for which mature and tactful behavior is required. Translation assignments may include legal documents, statements, and audio recordings. Interns will also assist with screening and summarizing Spanish audio recordings, in written or oral form, and in producing accurate transcriptions and translations, among other language related tasks.

Requirements

Applicants must be currently enrolled as a junior or senior in college or in a graduate or other related language program; as of June of the Program year the prospective intern must be a student matriculated in a college or be a recent college graduate (winter/spring term of the program year). Preference will be given to students in translation/interpretation programs. They must possess a strong bi-cultural awareness of both Latin American and North American cultures, as well as a strong ability to speak, write, and use idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms in both English and Spanish. Prior knowledge of legal language is a plus.

Time Commitments

The Summer 2024 Internship is available June 10, 2024 – August 2, 2024. Interns work five days a week 9:00 am – 5:00 pm and must commit to a complete term. A stipend is available.

To Apply

Please submit an application here.

Application Materials Must Include:

  1. Resume

  2. Cover letter

  3. Unofficial transcript, including evidence of current enrollment

  4. Three professional references

  5. Two sample translations (see instructions at the end of the application). Please add translations to your Cover Letter.

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Applications for upcoming internship sessions will be accepted during the following dates:

  • January 17, 2024 – April 5, 2024

NOTE: As part of the interview process, candidates will be expected to interpret in a mock interrogation.

For other internship opportunities with our Office please visit www.manhattanda.org. 

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