Summer Teaching Assistants
The Graduate Lawyering Program, in conjunction with the Office of Graduate Affairs, is seeking Teaching Assistants (“TAs”) for Summer 2026. Please see the position descriptions below.
If you are a current LLM student and are interested in these opportunities, please send your cover letter, resume, and a copy of your transcript to Caitlin Dean (caitlin.dean@nyu.edu) by Sunday, March 1. The Graduate Lawyering faculty will review applications and interview candidates in March.
You may apply for either or both of the Teaching Assistant positions listed below. Please see the requirements for each position and indicate which position(s) you are applying for in your cover email.
A. Introduction to U.S. Law and U.S. Legal Practice (“Intro”)
The Graduate Lawyering Program is seeking eight students to serve as Teaching Assistants for the Introduction to U.S. Law and U.S. Legal Practice (“Intro”) course for LLM students, which will be held in-person August 10-21, 2026. In addition to supporting the Graduate Lawyering faculty, TAs will assist the Office of Graduate Affairs with events during Intro and Orientation. Preference will be given to LLM students who have taken Introduction to U.S. Law and U.S. Legal Practice. Intro TAs will receive a stipend of $2,500.
Teaching Assistants attend class from 9:00 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. and 1:00 – 2:00 p.m., remain after class to respond to student questions, and assist OGA with informational sessions and events until 5:00 p.m. on most days. Duties include assisting faculty; supporting students who need extra help; leading research, outlining, or Bluebook workshops; and sharing your knowledge about course selection, making the most of the LLM year, and adjusting to life in NYC.
Intro TAs will attend pre-Intro preparatory meetings with faculty and the Office of Graduate Affairs on Friday, August 7, 2026. Additionally, Intro TAs will be asked to lead a small-group activity in NYC on either Saturday, August 22 or Sunday, August 23.
Students are encouraged to apply even if they do not yet know their August availability.
B. Intensive Workshop: Dates July 27 – August 7, 2026 (conflict with the NY Bar)
The Graduate Lawyering Program is seeking two Teaching Assistants for the Intensive Workshop, which will be held in-person July 27 – August 7, 2026, 9:30 am – 1:00 pm. TAs for Intro to U.S. Law and U.S. Legal Practice may also hold this position. Intensive Workshop TAs will receive a stipend of $1,500.
As noted, the July 2026 New York Bar Exam dates conflict with the Intensive Workshop and applicants are not eligible to apply if they are sitting for the summer 2026 Bar Exam.
The Intensive Workshop is a two-week introduction to the U.S. legal system, which focuses on improving students’ legal English skills. Professor Karen Ross directs the Intensive Workshop and teaches Section 1, and Professor Hon. Gerald Lebovits teaches Section 2. TAs will alternate one week in each section.
The Intensive Workshop TAs attend classes and answer questions during the morning break, 11:00 – 11:15 a.m., and after class. Duties include participating in student group discussions during class, coordinating student communication and meetings, reviewing selected student submissions after classes, and responding to students with questions about course materials.
Professors Ross and Lebovits welcome applications for this interactive and engaging two-week program.