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Law student interns support public defenders representing indigent clients in criminal and civil commitment matters. Responsibilities include client interviews, legal research, drafting motions and memoranda, arraignment and bail advocacy, pretrial investigations, witness interviews, crime-scene visits, and pretrial motion arguments. Interns work under attorney supervision and may represent clients in court if eligible under SJC Rule 3.03.

Law student interns support public defenders in criminal cases through client representation under supervision, legal research, motion and memorandum drafting, case investigation, client interviews, trial preparation, and court observation. Interns receive training in client advocacy and Massachusetts criminal practice and work primarily onsite at the Malden office and local courts. Part-time and full-time Spring 2027 internships are available; the position is unpaid.

Leads the statewide criminal private counsel trial panel, ensuring quality, compliance, attorney certification, and effective assignment procedures. Supervises 10 staff members, supports bar advocate programs, oversees budgets and contracts, investigates compliance concerns, reviews eligible counsel billing, manages murder hotline staffing, and collaborates across agency divisions. The Director also provides training, develops staff, supports diversity and inclusion, and responds to courts, clients, justice-system stakeholders, and other public counsel partners.