Internship - Immigration Impact Unit - Fall 2026

About the role#

The Immigration Impact Unit (IIU) of the Committee for Public Counsel Services is seeking interns for Fall 2026. This role focuses on the intersection of criminal and immigration law, supporting post-conviction relief efforts for indigent clients. This is an unpaid, full-time position requiring a minimum of 30 hours per week.

What you'll do#

• Support post-conviction relief work by reviewing criminal conviction records, CORIs, and immigration documents.
• Conduct legal research on issues related to criminal and immigration law.
• Draft post-conviction motions.
• Argue at least one post-conviction motion in court (for students with SJC Rule 3:03 certification).

What you'll need#

• A demonstrated commitment to zealous advocacy and community-oriented defense.
• Prior experience with criminal and immigration law through coursework, clinics, or internships.
• Ability to interpret and decipher a Massachusetts criminal record (CORI).
• Access to a personal computer with reliable home internet for remote work.
• Access to reliable transportation or public transit for court appearances.
• Preference for students pursuing degrees in Criminal Justice, Political Science, Public Health, Philosophy, or International Relations.

Location & details#

• Location: Malden, Massachusetts.
• Modality: Hybrid schedule.
• Term: Fall 2026.
• Note: This position is unpaid; the agency can assist students in securing externship credit or outside funding.