About the role#
The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) Boston PDD Trial Office is offering internship positions for the Fall 2026 term. Interns work under the supervision of veteran attorneys to provide legal representation and advocacy to indigent clients charged with criminal offenses in District and Superior Courts. This position is a paid, full-time opportunity.
What you'll do#
Interns collaborate with lawyers, social workers, and investigators on a variety of legal tasks, including:
- Conducting client interviews.
- Participating in arraignment and bail arguments.
- Performing legal research and drafting pretrial motions, affidavits, and legal memoranda.
- Managing pretrial investigations, including visiting locations of alleged crimes and interviewing witnesses.
- Maintaining strict confidentiality regarding all client representation and legal work.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in law school.
- Successful completion of, or current enrollment in, an evidence or trial practice class.
- Preferred qualifications include coursework in criminal law, constitutional law, critical legal theory, or trial advocacy.
- SJC Rule 3.03 certification is preferred.
- Relevant academic backgrounds include Political Science, Criminal Justice, Philosophy, Public Health, or Psychology.
Location & details#
- This internship is located in Boston, Massachusetts.
- The role is on-site.
- This is a full-time, paid position for the Fall 2026 term.
