The Public Defender Division of the Committee for Public Counsel Services, the public defender agency of Massachusetts, is seeking a full-time Supervising Staff Attorney for its Appeals Unit in Boston. The Public Defender Division provides legal representation and zealous advocacy to the indigent community.   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...

The Youth Advocacy Division of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), the Massachusetts public defender agency, is seeking to fill a Trial Attorney position in its Springfield Office.   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.  

The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), the public defender agency for Massachusetts, is seeking an attorney to work in the office of Family Justice Advocates (FJA), CPCS’ Children and Family Law Division (CAFL) “conflicts office” in Springfield.   FJA provides legal representation to children and indigent parents in family regulation cases, including care and protection proceedings, child requiring assistance cases, actions to terminate parental rights, guardianship-of-a-minor...

The Youth Advocacy Division (YAD) Roxbury Office of CPCS is seeking applicants for Fall 2025 internship positions.   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...

The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) Lawrence PDD office is currently seeking students for our Fall 2025 internship positions.   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.  

The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) Lowell PDD office is currently seeking students for our Fall 2025 internship positions.   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.  

The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), the Massachusetts public defender agency, is seeking law student externs/interns for the Fall 2025 Semester. Here in the New Bedford PDD office, we represent adults accused of felony and misdemeanor offenses.  We also represent low- income clients who face civil commitment based on mental illness or substance use.   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...

The Children and Family Law Division (CAFL) Lowell Office of CPCS is seeking applicants for Fall 2025 internship positions.      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...

The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) Alternative Commitment & Registration Support Unit is currently seeking students for our Fall 2025 internship positions.   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.  

The Mental Health Litigation Division of CPCS is seeking applicants for Fall 2025 internship positions in our Civil Commitment trial offices located in Brockton, Northampton, and Worcester offices and in our Trial Support and Oversight unit located in Boston. We are interested in law students both with and without SJC Rule 3:03 Certification for opportunities with the Mental Health Litigation Division.       

The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) Hyannis PDD office is currently seeking students for our Fall 2025 internship positions.   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.  

The Youth Advocacy Division (YAD) Worcester Office of CPCS is seeking applicants for Fall 2025 internship positions.   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...

The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) Fall River Public Defender Division currently has openings for 2025 Fall semester interns.  Here in the Fall River PDD office, we represent adults accused of felony and misdemeanor offenses.  We also represent low-income clients who face civil commitment based on mental illness or substance use.   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...

The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) Worcester PDD Trial Office is currently seeking students for our Fall 2025 internship positions.   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.  

The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) Springfield Trial Court Office is currently seeking students for our Fall 2025 internship positions.   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.  

The Public Defender Division, Malden Office is currently seeking students for Fall 2025 internship positions.    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...

The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), the Massachusetts public defender agency, is seeking law student interns for the Fall 2025 Semester.  Children and Family Law attorneys represent children and parents in cases in which DCF removes children from their homes because of claims of neglect or abuse.  Youth Advocacy attorneys represent juveniles in delinquency proceedings. Interns with the Fall River CAFL Office will shadow attorneys in both family regulation and juvenile delinquency cases, assist attorneys in trial preparation, and conduct research.   

The CPCS Public Defender Division, Norfolk County Office (located in Quincy MA and accessible by the T-Red Line) is currently seeking students for our Fall 2025 (August 18, 2025 thru Mid-December) internship positions.    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...

The Special Projects Unit is currently seeking law students for Fall 2025 internship positions.  The internship will run from September 8 to December 5, 2025. Interns must be enrolled in law school. To apply, please submit a resume and complete the required statement of interest no later than May 9, 2025. We are considering applications on a rolling basis, so we strongly encourage applicants to submit their completed applications as soon as practically possible. If you have any questions, please reach out to Tricia Muse at 

The Training Department of the Committee for Public Counsel Services, the public defender agency of Massachusetts, is seeking an experienced attorney for the role of Racial Justice Training Lead.  This position will develop and provide legal training focused on raising racial bias and other forms of discrimination in public defense cases across all CPCS practice areas.   The Training Department is located in...