Committee for Public Counsel Services

Committee for Public Counsel Services

Internship - Fall 2026 - MHLD

Salem, MA, US · Intern · Internship

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About the role

  • We fight for equal justice and human dignity by supporting our clients in achieving their legal and life goals.
  • We zealously advocate for the rights of individuals and promote just public policy to protect the rights of all.
  • CPCS leadership is responsible for ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

  • In addition to our staff offices in Brockton, Roxbury, Northampton, and Worcester, the MHLD has attorneys in our trial support and oversight office and our training department.
  • CPCS can work with students to support the receipt of externship credit or outside funding.
  • Interns in MHLD commitment offices will Shadow several attorneys during their internship, Develop a working understanding of G.L. c.

Benefits

  • All our attorneys receive training in issues relating to mental health and the statutory and constitutional rights of our clients.
  • The Mental Health Litigation Division offers interns a variety of experiences and assignments under the supervision of highly experienced attorneys.
  • 1Ls are welcome to intern with the commitment defense offices to assist with client calls, reviewing medical records and legal research.

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