Internships

The Arizona Justice Project welcomes law, MSW, and graduate student interns interested in gaining meaningful, hands-on experience while contributing to the fight against wrongful convictions and manifest injustice in Arizona. As a small, mission-driven organization, AJP interns work closely with attorneys, advocates, and staff on substantive projects that directly support our clients and the organization’s work.

Whether assisting with case investigation, legal research, client advocacy, or reentry support, interns play an important role in advancing AJP’s mission of seeking justice for the wrongfully convicted.

Internship opportunities are available for the following students:

  • Law Students
  • Master of Social Work (MSW) Students
  • Graduate Students

Each type of internship offers different responsibilities and learning opportunities, outlined below.

Available positions

Law student internships

Law student interns work closely with AJP attorneys on case investigation and legal analysis. Interns assist with both factual development and legal research related to potential wrongful conviction cases.

Typical responsibilities may include:

  • Review trial transcripts, police reports, and medical records
  • Conduct legal research
  • Draft legal memoranda and motions
  • Interview witnesses
  • Track down evidence for potential DNA testing
  • File public records requests
  • Prepare memoranda summarizing the factual and procedural history of case applicants
  • Present case findings and potential next steps to the legal team
  • Meet with prospective clients in prison and conduct legal calls

Master of Social Work (MsW) internships

MSW interns support the Project’s work with clients and their families, helping individuals prepare for release from incarceration and rebuilding their lives.

Typical responsibilities may include:

  • Conduct needs assessments for incarcerated clients
  • Identify appropriate housing, employment, educational, vocational, substance‑use treatment, and mental health support services.
  • Assist clients connect with relevant social service agencies.
  • Support clients obtain identification and essential documents upon release.
  • Develop comprehensive release plans for presentation before the Arizona Executive Board of Clemency.
  • Additional responsibilities include: Manage incoming and outgoing client communications, correspond with legal staff and community partners, update internal databases, complete online training modules, and participate in home and site visits.

Graduate student internships

Ad hoc, depending on the needs of the project.

Available positions

We have no open positions at this time.

For inquiries about future availability, email info@azjusticeproject.org

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Please reach out to info@azjusticeproject.org for more information and our application.