Law Student - Government in Hyannis, MA

Government

Hyannis, MA

Law Student - Government in Hyannis, MA

Law Student

No

Job Title

Internship - PDD Hyannis - Fall 2025

Job Responsibilities

Interns will engage in a variety of legal and advocacy activities under the supervision of veteran attorneys. Their responsibilities include:

- Conducting client interviews to gather information and understand their legal needs.
- Participating in arraignment and bail arguments to support clients' cases.
- Conducting legal research to aid in case preparation and strategy.
- Drafting pretrial motions, affidavits, and legal memoranda to support legal arguments.
- Engaging in pretrial investigations, including visiting crime scenes and interviewing witnesses to gather evidence.
- Assisting with pretrial motion arguments to help prepare for court proceedings.

Interns are required to maintain confidentiality of all client information and work performed on behalf of clients.

Education and Experience Information

Law students interested in this internship should meet the following qualifications:

- Successful completion or current enrollment in an evidence or trial practice class.
- Written approval by their Dean to represent clients under the supervision of a staff public defender in court as per SJC Rule 3:03.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Completion of courses in evidence, criminal law, constitutional law, critical legal theory, and/or trial advocacy.
- SJC Rule certification.

Salary Information

The internship is an unpaid position.

Additional Information

The organization is committed to equal justice and human dignity by supporting clients in achieving their legal and life goals. The focus is on zealous advocacy for the rights of individuals and promoting just public policy to protect the rights of all. The organization values courage, accountability, respect, and excellence.

The organization is dedicated to diversity and inclusion, ensuring that management and staff represent a broad range of human differences and experiences. The work environment is respectful and supports success, promoting the dignity and well-being of all staff members. The leadership is responsible for ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion within the organization.

The organization is the state agency in Massachusetts responsible for providing attorneys when required by the state or federal constitution or state statute for individuals who cannot afford one. The agency provides representation in various legal matters, including criminal, delinquency, youthful offender, family regulation, guardianship, mental health, sexually dangerous person, and sex offender registry cases, as well as related appeals and post-conviction proceedings.

The organization is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants who need them.