About the role#
The Committee for Public Counsel Services is hiring interns for Summer 2027 within the Private Counsel Division and Specialty Units. This program supports our mission to provide zealous advocacy and protect fundamental constitutional and human rights for indigent clients across Massachusetts. We welcome applications from law students, graduate students, and undergraduate students.
What you'll do#
Interns work across various units to support legal representation and systemic advocacy. Responsibilities include:
- Conducting legal research and drafting legal documents.
- Observing court hearings and trials.
- Visiting incarcerated clients.
- Screening cases and clients for access to counsel.
- Providing litigation support and assisting in preparing discovery packets.
- Reviewing psychological and scientific studies.
- Assisting in drafting trial and appellate court filings.
- Reviewing materials for inclusion in a police misconduct database.
What you'll need#
- A demonstrated commitment to zealous advocacy, community-oriented defense, and the protection of fundamental constitutional and human rights.
- Access to reliable transportation for travel to courts, client meetings, and investigation locations.
- Access to a personal computer with home internet access.
Location & details#
- Locations: Boston and Malden, Massachusetts.
- Modality: This role offers both on-site and remote work opportunities.
- Status: This is a paid, full-time internship.
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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