About the role#
The Children and Family Law Division (CAFL) of the Committee for Public Counsel Services is seeking interns for Summer 2027. We represent children and parents in cases involving the Department of Children and Families, including neglect, abuse, and child requiring assistance matters. We also handle appellate work for child welfare and family regulation cases. This program is open to law students, graduate students, and undergraduate students.
What you'll do#
Interns work directly with lawyers and social workers to support our clients. Your responsibilities include:
- Conducting client interviews and home or placement visits.
- Assisting with case investigations and reviewing pre-trial discovery and case files.
- Performing legal research and writing for motion arguments, custody hearings, and trials.
- Advocating for clients and negotiating with opposing counsel.
- Attending education-related matters such as suspension and IEP hearings.
- Appearing in Juvenile Court on behalf of clients in child requiring assistance cases.
- Assisting with appellate training, strategy, and clinical research for appellate matters.
What you'll need#
- A commitment to zealous advocacy and community-oriented defense.
- Dedication to protecting fundamental constitutional and human rights.
- Access to reliable transportation for travel to courts and hospitals.
- A personal computer with home internet access for remote work.
Location & details#
This is a paid, full-time, hybrid internship. Positions are available across Massachusetts, including offices in Brockton, Hyannis, Fall River, Lowell, Salem, Worcester, Pittsfield, Springfield, Northampton, and Boston.
About Committee for Public Counsel Services
The Committee for Public Counsel Services is a government agency based in Boston, Massachusetts. It manages legal representation for indigent individuals in criminal, civil, and administrative cases where the law requires counsel. The organization coordinates a network of approximately 500 staff attorneys and 3,000 private attorneys. Its work covers areas including child welfare, mental health, and juvenile delinquency.
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