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New York City Law Department


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Current Law Students

Recent Law Graduates

Admitted Attorneys

Attorney Application Guidelines

Attorney Ambassador Directory


Admitted Attorneys

Admitted attorneys seeking a position at the Law Department must submit applications in response to advertised vacancies listed through the City's careers website. A list of current vacancies for admitted attorneys can also be found on this website. Initial applications require only cover letters and resumes. Writing samples, transcripts, and references may be requested later in the process. Applications are not accepted by regular mail or email.

Attorneys who would like to be notified as positions become available at the Law Department may input their contact information on our job notification listserv. The Law Department will retain email addresses for six months and will advise candidates of job postings during that time only.

You can read more about joining the Law Department as an admitted attorney hiring by reviewing our frequently asked questions. To learn more about the Law Department's legal divisions, you can read the descriptions of the divisions or the Office's Annual Reports. In addition, you can reach out to Law Department attorneys who have volunteered to be contacted by applicants interested in learning more about our work through our Law Department Ambassadors page. Any other questions can be directed to recruitment@law.nyc.gov.

Cover letters should be addressed to:

John Campbell
Director of Legal Recruitment
New York City Law Department
100 Church Street
New York, NY 10007

Admitted attorneys wishing to volunteer at the Law Department through their law firms for deposition or trial experience should reference the Law Department's Public Service Program.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.