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Committee for Public Counsel Services · 4 months ago

Internship Opportunities - Summer 2026 - Public Defender Division - Statewide

US-MA-Boston

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) is seeking interns for the Summer 2026 internship program within its Public Defender Division. Interns will work closely with attorneys and advocates to provide legal representation and advocacy for indigent clients charged with criminal offenses, while also engaging in legal research and writing.

CommunitiesLaw EnforcementPublic Relations

Responsibilities

Work closely with attorneys, Social Services Advocates, and Investigators by providing legal representation and advocacy to indigent clients who are charged with criminal offenses in both the District and Superior Courts

Assist skilled Appeals Unit attorneys represent clients before the Massachusetts Appeals Court and the Supreme Judicial Court, and occasionally in Federal Court

Engage in legal research and writing, including drafting legal memos and sections/entire briefs, and observe oral arguments

Qualification

Legal researchLegal writingZealous advocacyCultural competenceCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Interested candidates should have a demonstrated commitment to the principle of zealous advocacy, community-oriented defense, and the protection of fundamental constitutional and human rights

Candidates must also have access to reliable transportation in order to travel to courts, clients, and investigation locations that are not easily accessible by public transportation

Candidates must also have access to a personal computer with home internet access sufficient to work remotely