Externship Program - Her Justice

Lead cases. Build skills. Change lives.

For approximately six months, associates from extern partner firms step into the role of lead counsel on some of Her Justice’s most legally complex family, matrimonial, and immigration matters.

Coached by experienced Her Justice attorneys, externs develop practical litigation skills, gaining firsthand experience making strategic decisions, advocating in court, and leading cases from start to finish. They return to their firms stronger litigators—with the skills and judgment to take on greater responsibility throughout their careers.

Every externship expands Her Justice’s ability to respond when families need help most. Clients facing urgent legal challenges gain a skilled advocate by their side—someone to stand with them in court, help them pursue their rights, and remind them they are not alone.

“Her Justice’s expertise and guidance shaped me into a stronger advocate. For as long as I can remember, I have wanted to lead a trial. This externship allowed me to fulfill that dream and so much more.”
Yarden Hodes | Akin

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The Externship Experience

The Her Justice Externship is designed to accelerate your development as a litigator, offering the opportunity to take on meaningful work with the guidance, mentorship, and support of expert litigators. As part of the program, you will….

Represent Clients

Manage a caseload of 10-15 active, litigated matters

Advocate in Court

With an average of 3 court appearances per week in Supreme and Family Courts

Learn from Mentors

With quality, hands-on training and mentoring from Her Justice experts

Stay Connected to Your Firm

Remain firm employees with salaries & benefits paid by the firm

A Strong Investment

Meaningful responsibility builds exceptional lawyers. By sponsoring associates to serve as Her Justice externs, our partner firms invest in the professional development of their young attorneys — while helping expand access to justice for our New York neighbors.

Build Stronger Litigators

Externs return with practical skills, stronger judgment, and greater confidence after serving as lead counsel on complex matters.

Develop Pro Bono Leaders

Externs become trusted resources within their firms — supervising Her Justice matters, mentoring colleagues, and strengthening firmwide pro bono efforts.