Internship Application

Who is the Sixth Amendment Center (6AC)?

6AC is a national nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that seeks to ensure that no person faces potential time in jail or prison without first having a lawyer with the time, ability, and resources to present an effective defense, as required under the United States Constitution.

Why should you apply for a 6AC internship?

A 6AC internship is ideal for a law student interested in criminal justice policy, public defense, and upholding the Sixth Amendment right to counsel. It provides a unique opportunity to learn about the type of multi-strategy advocacy that is necessary to advance justice and gain direct exposure to pressing criminal justice issues across the nation.

What can you expect from a 6AC internship?

While specific projects change each internship cohort, highlights of prior cohorts include:

• Observe court proceedings and interview stakeholders (including judges, defense attorneys, and prosecutors) for 6AC’s evaluations.
• Contribute to and receive recognition in nationally published reports (e.g., The Right to Counsel in Monroe County, Michigan; The Right to Counsel on Guam; and The Right to Counsel in Lake County, California).
• Conduct legal research and writing on cutting-edge issues pertaining to the right to counsel.
• Track news, litigation, and legislation on the right to counsel in all 50 states and territories daily.
• Receive ongoing training, supervision, and mentorship from 6AC’s staff.

6AC will supplement stipends offered by your law school so that each student receives a total of $5,000 for the summer.

When is the 2027 summer internship program?

The Summer 2027 internship program will run from June 1 to August 6. All interns must live in or near the Boston area for the full ten weeks to meet in person at least twice each week.

How do I apply to the 6AC summer internship program?

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled. To apply, please submit a (1) cover letter explaining your interest in 6AC’s work, (2) resume, and (3) law school transcript (may be unofficial) to Renay Frankel, Chief of Staff at renay.frankel@6AC.org.