Spring 2023: Law Externship Program
Come join the team at the Offices of the New York State Inspector General as a Law Student Extern!
An externship at the Offices of the New York State Inspector General (OIG) offers second and third-year day law students, as well as evening law students who have completed at least three (3) semesters, a unique opportunity to learn about New York State government as you work alongside OIG Investigative Counsels, Investigators and Auditors, investigating complaints of corruption, fraud, criminal activity, conflicts of interest, and abuse in the state’s executive branch agencies and related entities.
We are seeking highly motivated and detail-oriented law students who love a challenge, work well as part of a team, bring a fresh perspective and innovative solutions to the table, and are passionate about our core mission of enhancing integrity, transparency, and accountability in our state government.
The externship program offers substantive legal tasks that give participants a true look into the work of the office and allows them to not only have hands on experiences, but also to demonstrate their writing, analytical and advocacy skills.
Externs will be responsible for assisting with investigations by conducting research on a wide variety of legal issues, compiling, and analyzing documents, drafting, and editing legal memoranda, proofreading and cite checking letters and reports, drafting correspondence to other state, local, and federal agencies and assisting investigators, attorneys, and auditors with other miscellaneous tasks.
Details of Program
Interested law students must be receiving course credit for their work at OIG as part of an independent study, externship program or clinical program, and are encouraged to commit to work part-time (10-15 hours/week) for at least a semester (10-12 weeks) or the minimum stipulated by their externship, clinic, or independent study. Students hired for the Spring Term may begin their placements on January 9, 2023, or later.
Applying to the Program
The application period for the Spring 2023 semester is open and offers will be made on a rolling basis until the program is full. Externships are available in our NYC, Buffalo, Albany, and Long Island Regional Offices. Interested students may apply by emailing a resume, writing sample, transcript, and cover letter indicating the office in which you seek to be placed, to [email protected] with “Spring 2023 Law Externship” in the subject line.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. OIG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.
Spring 2023: Intern/Extern opportunities for College and Graduate Students
Intern with the Offices of the New York State Inspector General!
The Offices of the New York State Inspector General (OIG) accepts a small number of highly talented college and graduate students as unpaid interns or externs for credit during the school year. Specific opportunities exist with the Gaming Inspector General in New York City [details], Public Affairs in New York City and/or Albany [details], and the Case Management Unit in Albany [details].
An internship with OIG offers college and/or graduate students a unique opportunity to learn about New York State government through OIG’s investigations of corruption, fraud, criminal activity, conflicts of interest, and abuse in the state’s executive branch agencies and related entities. OIG interns are highly motivated and detailed-oriented students who love a challenge, work well as a part of a team, and are creative and solution-based thinkers who are passionate about OIG’s core mission of enhancing integrity, transparency, and accountability in our state government. Come be a part of our team!
Spring internship placements may begin on January 9, 2023 or later. The application period is now open and offers will be made on a rolling basis until the program is full. Interested students may apply by emailing a resume, writing sample, transcript, and cover letter to [email protected] with “Spring internship” and area of interest (Gaming, Public Affairs, Case Management Unit) in the subject line.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. OIG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.
Summer 2023: Law Fellowship Program
Come join the team at the Offices of the New York State Inspector General as a Summer Law Fellow!
A Summer Fellowship at the Offices of the New York State Inspector General (OIG) offers law students a unique opportunity to learn about New York State government as you work alongside OIG Investigative Counsels, Investigators and Auditors, investigating complaints of corruption, fraud, criminal activity, conflicts of interest, and abuse in the state’s executive branch agencies and related entities.
We are seeking highly motivated and detail-oriented law students who love a challenge, work well as part of a team, bring a fresh perspective and innovative solutions to the table, and are passionate about our core mission of enhancing integrity, transparency, and accountability in our state government.
The program offers substantive legal tasks that give participants a true look into the work of the office and allows them to not only have hands on experiences, but also to demonstrate their writing, analytical and advocacy skills. To expose law students to various aspects of state government, OIG also conducts a variety of informational programs throughout the summer, including a weekly Lecture Series, Roundtable Lunches, and field trips.
Summer Fellows will be responsible for assisting with investigations by conducting research on a wide variety of legal issues, compiling, and analyzing documents, drafting, and editing legal memoranda, proofreading and cite checking letters and reports, drafting correspondence to other state, local, and federal agencies and assisting investigators, attorneys, and auditors with other miscellaneous tasks. A key objective is for law students to finish the summer with a professional writing sample.
Details of Program
The Summer Law Fellowship runs for eight weeks between June 5, 2023, and July 28, 2023. Summer Fellows will be welcomed in the New York City, Albany, Buffalo, Syracuse, and Long Island Regional Offices of the Inspector General. While the Summer Fellowship program is unpaid, in the past, fellows have arranged for work-study funding and public interest stipends to offset expenses. Additionally, fellows may seek course credit from their respective institutions, where permitted.
Applying to the Program
Applications may be submitted until Friday, March 31, 2023, and fellowship offers will be made on a rolling basis. Interested students may apply by emailing a resume, writing sample, transcript and cover letter indicating the office in which you seek to be placed to [email protected], with “Summer 2023 Law Fellowship” in the subject line.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. OIG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.
Summer 2023: Summer Internships
Spend your summer interning with the Offices of the New York State Inspector General!
The Offices of the New York State Inspector General (OIG) accepts a small number of highly talented college and graduate students to join its Summer Internship Program.
An OIG Summer Internship offers college and/or graduate students a unique opportunity to learn about New York State government through OIG’s investigations of corruption, fraud, criminal activity, conflicts of interest, and abuse in the state’s executive branch agencies and related entities. The program exposes students to various aspects of state government through a variety of informational programs throughout the summer, including a weekly Lecture Series and Roundtable Lunches.
We are seeking highly motivated and detail-oriented students who love a challenge, work well as part of a team, bring a fresh perspective and innovative solutions to the table, and are passionate about our core mission of enhancing integrity, transparency, and accountability in our state government.
Opportunities exist with the Gaming Inspector General in New York City [details] and Public Affairs in New York City and/or Albany [details].
Details of Program
The 2023 Summer Internship Program runs for eight weeks between June 5, 2023, and July 28, 2023. While the Summer Internship program is unpaid, in the past, interns have arranged for work-study funding and public interest stipends to offset expenses. Additionally, interns may seek course credit from their respective institutions, where permitted.
Applying to the Program
Applications may be submitted until Friday, March 31, 2023, and internship offers will be made on a rolling basis. Interested students may apply by emailing a resume, writing sample, transcript and cover letter indicating the area and office in which you seek to be placed to [email protected], with “Summer Internship” in the subject line.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. OIG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.
Investigative Audit Interns – NYC and Hauppauge
Fight fraud, criminal activity, conflicts of interest and abuse in New York State
The Offices of the New York State Inspector General (“OIG”) seeks highly motivated, detailed-orientated college and graduate students who possess excellent written, analytical, and oral communication skills to serve as Investigative Audit Interns. Opportunities exist in both OIG’s lower Manhattan office and on Long Island in Hauppauge.
Intern with us as an Investigative Auditor
The Investigative Audit Intern will be responsible for assisting with implementing investigative strategies and ensuring that the data necessary for conducting successful investigations is properly gathered, documented and preserved; complete reports documenting investigative steps; create spreadsheets and databases; input, search and analyze data accordingly; assist with record reviews; and assist executive management and investigative staff with miscellaneous tasks as requested.
For semester internships, candidates are asked to commit a minimum of 10 hours per week for at least a semester (10-12 weeks) or the minimum stipulated by a school program. Summer internships are also available. The internship is unpaid and students are encouraged to seek academic credit as applicable.
Apply today
Interested students should email their cover letter, resume and writing sample to [email protected] with “Investigative Audit Intern” and desired location, in the subject line.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. OIG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.
Summer 2023: Investigations Internship
Investigations Internship opportunity in New York City
The Offices of the New York State Inspector General (OIG) Investigations Division is seeking bright, dynamic, and hard-working student to assist with investigations of allegations of corruption, fraud, criminal activity, and conflicts of interests or abuse. Candidates should be proficient in word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software. The ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of the office is essential. Interns will be exposed to a number of different experiences, including, but not limited to attending public meetings, participating in interviews, preparing data analysis and/or memoranda.
Duties include, but are not limited to, data entry; development of investigative strategies and leads; review and analysis of documents/records for evidence and additional leads; preparation for witness interviews and/or presentation of data.
Minimum qualifications: Undergraduate or graduate students majoring in Accounting, Criminal Justice, Fraud Examination/Financial Forensics, or Pre-Law preferred. Qualified candidates should possess excellent research, analytical, writing, organizational, and time management skills.
Details of Program
The 2023 Summer Internship Program runs for eight weeks between June 5 and July 28, 2023. The Program offers substantive tasks that give participants a true look into the work of the office. All summer interns participate in various information programming throughout the summer, including a weekly Lecture Series, Roundtable Lunches, and field trips. While unpaid, students may apply for course credit and/or work study from their respective institutions, where permitted.
Apply today
Email a cover letter, resume, writing sample and references to [email protected] with “Summer Investigations Intern” in the subject line. Applications may be submitted until Friday, March 3, 2023.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. OIG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.