Internships
Law Student Interns & Externs
Law interns and externs must currently be enrolled in a law school program and will work under the supervision of Georgia Innocence Project staff attorneys. Students in this role may have the opportunity to participate in all stages of post-conviction innocence work, though typically with a focus on either case screening and investigation or active representation case litigation. Some law student intern responsibilities include:
- Conducting preliminary case research
- Pulling, reviewing, and analyzing case documents
- Filing open records requests
- Summarizing trial transcripts
- Reviewing case documents
- Creating work product documents and drafting memos
- Conducting legal research into cases
- Interviewing clients and witnesses
- Preparing for hearings
- Appearing in the courtroom (if certified under the Student Practice Act)
Intake Interns
Intake interns will work under the supervision of our Intake team. Students in this position will assist our intake team in processing requests for assistance. Some typical responsibilities of intake interns include:Â
- Screening intake questionnaires
- Processing and digitizing files
- Conducting preliminary case research
- Creating work product documents
- Preparing and processing correspondence with clients
- Assisting intake team in determining applicant eligibility for services
Other Interns
In addition to legal and intake internships, we also seek to create opportunities for students from diverse academic backgrounds interested in supporting other areas of our work. Interns in these roles may work under the supervision of a variety of our staff and will assist with administrative efforts or other key programs. If you are interested in any of the following areas of work, please let us know in your application:
Communications
- Gathering and preparing content for social media
- Drafting emails, messages, and posts
- Collecting and analyzing performance metrics
- Designing graphics and media
Events & Development
- Facilitating donor communications
- Assisting with fundraising activities
- Drafting fundraising appeals
- Helping to prepare and coordinate events
Re-entry & Recovery Services
- Researching re-entry resources throughout Georgia
- Preparing re-entry infographics
- Identifying and connecting with potential community partners
Semester Schedule
FALL
Session: September - December
Required Hours:Â 150
Open to: Law School, Grad School, & College Students
Application Deadline: Aug. 15
SPRING
Session: January - April
Required Hours:Â 150
Open to: Law School, Grad School, & College Students
Application Deadline: Oct. 20
SUMMER
Session: May - August
Required Hours:Â 400
Open to: Law School, Grad School, College, & High School Students
Application Deadline: March 15
Note: Internships must typically be completed within the months described for each session, although start and end dates for individual students may vary. The hour requirements described above apply to law student interns and externs. Undergraduate and high school students have more flexibility in their schedules.