Internship - 2020

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Internship

Intern work directly with attorneys, investigators, and social service advocates on the following: Interviewing clients (interns must agree to keep confidential all information involving client representation, and the work they perform on behalf of clients). Attending court appearances and preparing for court hearings. Representing clients at arraignment and arguing for their release from imprisonment (if 3:03 certified). Conducting legal research. Drafting pretrial motions, affidavits and legal memoranda. Investigating cases (including visiting the locations of alleged offenses and interviewing witnesses). Assisting in office projects related to criminal defense. Will be supervised by veteran attorneys and will have the opportunity to work on serious felony cases. May participate in investigations, research complex issues of law, and brainstorm theories of defense. May also have the opportunity to work one-on-one with attorneys, preparing for suppression hearings, and drafting motions to dismiss and other trial motions. Interns may assist attorneys, attend court hearings in Norfolk Superior Court and district courts, and may have the opportunity to visit and interview clients who are imprisoned. Law students who have completed, or are enrolled in, an evidence or trial practice class, and who have an expressed interest in indigent defense and advocating for marginalized people can apply.

Additional Information

Submit a resume, letter of interest, and writing sample. ID 2016-1503.

Company info

Committee for Public Counsel Services - The Public Defender Agency of Massachusetts
44 Bromfield Street
Boston
Massachusetts
United States 02108
Website : http://www.publiccounsel.net