Internship - Innocence Program - Fall 2026

Committee for Public Counsel Services•Malden, MA

4d•Remote

About The Position

The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) Innocence Program is seeking students for Fall 2026 internship positions. This program is dedicated to identifying and fighting wrongful convictions across Massachusetts. Interns will work closely with the program director, staff attorneys, paralegal, and fellows to screen cases, provide litigation support for post-conviction innocence claims, conduct research and data projects, engage in policy advocacy, and assist in drafting trial court filings or appellate briefs. Interns will also have the opportunity to attend court hearings or arguments. CPCS is committed to equal justice and human dignity, zealously advocating for clients' rights and promoting just public policy. The agency provides legal representation when required by the state or federal constitution or statute for individuals who cannot afford an attorney, covering a wide range of case types including criminal, delinquency, family regulation, and mental health matters. The Innocence Program specifically focuses on litigating meritorious innocence claims at trial and appellate levels, supervising attorneys, and administering funds for post-conviction investigation and forensic testing.

Requirements

Completion of the first year of law school by the start of the internship
Access to a personal computer with home internet access sufficient to work remotely on at least a part-time basis

Nice To Haves

Classes in evidence, criminal law, criminal procedure, constitutional law, critical legal theory, and/or trial advocacy
Experience working with low-income clients, people of color, immigrants, LGBT people, and other underrepresented groups
Speaking a foreign language
Ability to work full-time