Thurgood Marshall Summer Law Internship Program (TMSLIP)

The Thurgood Marshall Summer Law Internship Program (TMSLIP) is a prestigious free summer internship operated by the NYC Bar Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging that places outstanding New York City public high school students with real legal employers for hands-on professional experience. Now in its 32nd year, the program gives participants the opportunity to work directly in legal settings, engage in substantive legal work, and develop professional skills alongside practicing attorneys and legal professionals. TMSLIP is one of the most competitive and well-respected law-focused opportunities available to high school students in New York City, with a legacy dating back to 1993. If you are passionate about law, justice, or public service, this program offers an unmatched chance to explore a legal career before you even graduate high school.