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About the Role
The Post-Conviction Litigation (“PCL”) Department Summer 2027 Law Student Interns will support the litigation and direct client representation provided by the staff of the PCL Department, which collectively represents nearly 200 people wrongfully convicted of crimes around the country. Interns will gain hands-on experience working directly with clients and communities impacted by wrongful convictions, preparing written motions, developing litigation strategy, communicating with courts and prosecutors, and preparing for evidentiary hearings.
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
Requirements
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
- Rising 2L or 3L
- Demonstrated interest in indigent defense, racial justice, and innocence work
- Strong legal research and persuasive writing skills
Skills
- Client-centered approach to legal representation
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent analytic and writing skills
- Ability to construct cogent arguments
- Great interpersonal and verbal communication skills
- Commitment to practicing inclusion within the office
- Enthusiasm for the work of the Innocence Project and for social justice
- Demonstrated commitment to public interest
Location
- in-person
Work Type
- paid internship
- 40 hours per week
- full-time
Experience Level
- Summer 2027 Law Student Intern
Education Level
- Law Student
Salary/Compensations
- $19.50 per hour
About the Company
- The Innocence Project works to free the innocent, prevent wrongful convictions, and create fair, compassionate, and equitable systems of justice for everyone.
- Our work is guided by science and grounded in anti-racism.
- The Innocence Project has used DNA and other scientific advancements to prove wrongful conviction.
- Helped to free or exonerate more than 250 people who, collectively, spent more than 3,600 years behind bars.
- Efforts have led to the passage of more than 200 transformative state laws and federal reforms.
- Continues to fight for freedom, drive structural change, and advance the innocence movement.
Equal Opportunity
- The Innocence Project considers the diversity of its workforce to be vital to our organization’s success in meeting its mission.
- We strongly encourage applicants from all cultures, races, educational backgrounds, life experiences, socio-economic classes, sexual orientations, age, gender, and physical abilities to apply.
- Individuals with personal connections to the criminal legal system are strongly encouraged to apply.
- As an Equal Opportunity Employer, it is our policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, familial status, marital status, predisposing genetic characteristics, actual or perceived domestic violence victim status, unemployment status, caregiver status, or any other category protected by law.
- Upon submission of your application you will be requested to complete an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) survey.
- This survey is part of our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- The information you provide is voluntary and confidential.
- Completing the survey helps us track our progress in creating a fair and equitable environment.
- This data is used for reporting purposes only.
- Please note, the identities presented in the survey reflect federal language required by law.
- The Innocence Project acknowledges that not all identities are included and any reference to gender explicitly refers to biological sex.
- We recognize these terms are limited and we strive to humanize our internal practices.
- Your completion of the survey is greatly appreciated.