The Children and Family Law Division (CAFL) Brockton Office of CPCS is seeking applicants for Spring 2026 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) Hyannis Youth Advocacy Division office is currently seeking students for our Spring 2026 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) Hyannis PDD office is currently seeking students for our Spring 2026 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 (MHLD) Worcester Office of the Committee for Public Counsel Services is seeking applicants for Fall 2025 & Spring 2026 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 Mental Health Litigation Division of CPCS is seeking applicants for Spring 2026 internship positions in our Civil Commitment trial office located in Brockton. We are interested in law students both with and without SJC Rule 3:03 Certification for opportunities with the Mental Health Litigation Division.       We fight for equal justice and human dignity by supporting our clients in achieving their legal and life goals. We...

The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) Innocence Program is currently seeking students for our Spring 2026 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) Fall River Public Defender Division currently has openings for Spring 2026 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 Mental Health Litigation Division of CPCS is seeking applicants for Spring 2026 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 CPCS Public Defender Division, Norfolk County Office (located in Quincy MA and accessible by the T-Red Line) is currently seeking students for our Spring 2026 January to Mid-May 2026 internship positions.    We fight for equal justice and human dignity by supporting our...

The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) Salem Public Defender Division currently has openings for 2026 Spring semester interns.     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 Special Projects Unit is currently seeking law students for Spring 2026 internship positions.  The internship will run from January 5 to May 8, 2026. Interns must be enrolled in law school. To apply, please submit a resume and complete the required statement of interest no later than November 28, 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 Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) Alternative Commitment & Registration Support Unit is currently seeking students for our Spring 2026 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) Worcester PDD Trial Office is currently seeking students for our Spring 2026 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 Spring 2026 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 Spring 2026 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 Children and Family Law Division (CAFL) Lowell Office of CPCS is seeking applicants for Spring 2026 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 Children and Family Law Division (CAFL) Hyannis Office of CPCS is seeking applicants for Spring 2026 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 the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), the Massachusetts public defender agency, is seeking to fill the Attorney in Charge position in its Roxbury Trial Office.  This position is currently seated at Federal Street in Boston and the unit is responsible for civil commitments filed by Lemuel Shattuck Hospital, Dr. Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center, Arbour HRI, and other facilities in the metro-Boston area.  

UNLOCK YOUR POTENTIAL WITH CPCS: PRIVATE PANEL ATTORNEY OPPORTUNITIES   ABOUT US    The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS) is Massachusetts’ public defender agency, committed to advancing justice and equity by ensuring that all individuals, regardless of financial means, have access to dedicated and...

The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS), the public defender agency for Massachusetts, is seeking attorneys to represent children and parents in family regulation cases.  CPCS provides legal representation for those unable to afford an attorney. The Children and Family Law Division (CAFL) provides legal representation to children and indigent parents in family regulation matters, including care and protection (C&P) proceedings, children requiring assistance (CRA) cases, actions to terminate parental rights, guardianship-of-a-minor cases, and any...