Opportunities at NEIP

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The New England Innocence Project (NEIP) is a non-profit organization dedicated to correcting and preventing wrongful convictions throughout the six New England states and supporting people upon release from long-term incarceration. We represent people with claims of innocence and use litigation, training, public education, and policy efforts to create systemic change in the criminal legal system. We endeavor to approach our work with an anti-racist and intersectional lens and to use consensus-based decision-making wherever possible. We recognize that the criminal legal system and the carceral state are shaped by white supremacy and capitalism. We see our work as an opportunity to challenge and undermine the system's drive for punishment, especially in marginalized communities.

Internships & Fellowships

Summer 2025 Legal Internships 

We are currently seeking SUMMER 2025 LEGAL INTERNS. This position is unpaid. If you are in law school or have graduated from law school, and are interested in working with us in service of primarily incarcerated people who have been wrongfully convicted in New England, please send a (1) cover letter, (2) resume, and (3) writing sample to jobs@newenglandinnocence.org with the Subject Line “Summer 2025 Legal Intern”.

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  Fellowships 

We will consider funded fellowships for legal and non-legal staff for specific projects. Specifically, if you are looking for a host organization for a fellowship program, and you believe NEIP might be the right organization for your project, please email general@newenglandinnocence.org with information about the fellowship and your interest, including a specific description of the project you would like to pursue and the application timelines.

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Volunteer at NEIP

We are not currently seeking general volunteers. From time to time, we need assistance on special projects, and we will update this with information for potential volunteers. We are grateful for your interest!