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Innocence Project · 1 month ago

2026 Post Conviction Litigation Summer Law Student Intern

New York, NY

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$19.50/hr - $19.50/hr

Start in 2026 Spring

The Innocence Project is dedicated to freeing the innocent and preventing wrongful convictions. The Post-Conviction Litigation Summer Law Student Intern will support the PCL Department in litigation and client representation, gaining hands-on experience in post-conviction cases.

Law Practice

No H1B

Responsibilities

Supporting post-conviction litigation docket through legal research, memo writing, and creating discovery and/or trial transcript digests

Assisting in writing claims or entire motions for post-conviction DNA testing and/or post-conviction relief

Developing investigation plans

Communicating with clients and their families

Qualification

Legal researchPersuasive writingClient-centered approachAnalytic skillsCommitment to inclusionInterpersonal skillsVerbal communicationCollaboration

Required

Rising 2L or 3L

Demonstrated interest in indigent defense, racial justice, and innocence work

Strong legal research and persuasive writing skills

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S

Client-centered approach to legal representation

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Excellent analytic and writing skills, and ability to construct cogent arguments

Great interpersonal and verbal communication skills

Commitment to practicing inclusion within the office using a personal approach that values all individuals and respects differences in regards to race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability and socio-economic circumstance

Enthusiasm for the work of the Innocence Project and for social justice, including a demonstrated commitment to public interest

Shares in the IP's values of accountability, collaboration, empathy + compassion, equity, person-centeredness, quality focus, and self-awareness