Legal Internship Summer 2026 Philadelphia at Pennsylvania Innocence Project

Legal InternshipSummer 2026Internship DescriptionPosition: Legal InternLocation: Temple University 1515 Market Street Philadelphia PATime commitment:35-40hrs/wkfor10 weeksAbout us:The Pennsylvania Innocence Project is a non-profit law firm seeking to exonerate those convicted of crimes they did not commit and to prevent innocent people from being convicted. The Pennsylvania Innocence Project also seeks to raise awareness about issues within the justice system along with advocating for the convicted innocent. The Project operates out of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh.Description:Summer legal interns assist the Project staff in identifying investigating and litigating cases of possible wrongful convictions in Pennsylvania. The interns will each be assigned a case for which they will conduct an in-depth review of all documents including trial transcripts appellate materials and discovery materials. The focus of the review is on whether the incarcerated individual isfactuallyinnocent but also involves trying to determine whether evidence may exist to submit in will prepare an Investigative Report regarding their findings which is a lengthy memo of twenty to over one hundred appropriate cases the intern will present the case to a committee of the Projects board for potential acceptance by the are expected to complete their case work in person and attend weekly meetings with staff members.Summer interns will alsohave the opportunity tocorrespond with incarcerated individuals; perform legal research; hear from guest speakers; and assist the Projects attorneys with drafting briefs and motions.Qualifications:Currently enrolled in law schoolSelf-motivated detail-oriented and strong organizational skillsExceptional oral and written communication skillsExceptional critical thinking skillsAbility to apply coherent reasoning to arrive at logical conclusionsAbility to remain objective when analyzing large quantities of evidenceStrong interest in criminal justiceExperience with Microsoft Office SuiteMinimum GPA of 3.0Compensation:The position is unpaid but the Project is an eligible off-campus work study employer withseveralschools and many of our interns have also been able to secure public interest fellowship can also receive academic credit if available through their school.To Apply: Please apply by January 10 2026.The Pennsylvania Innocence Project is an equal opportunity employer. The Project does not discriminate in the selection of employees on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation sexual identity age national origin disability or veteran status. Required Experience:Junior IC Key Skills Microsoft Office,Public Relations,Google Docs,Data Collection,MailChimp,Microsoft Word,Dermal Fillers,Microsoft Powerpoint,Research Experience,Microsoft Excel,Adobe Photoshop,Writing Skills Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1