Learning, Leading, and Building
Justice That Lasts.
At Life After Justice, we are committed to developing the next generation of legal and policy leaders who understand that justice is not abstract — it is deeply human. Our internship programs offer students the opportunity to engage in meaningful, survivor-centered work while gaining hands-on experience in advocacy, research, and post-conviction justice.
Apply Now"My internship with Life After Justice this summer has truly been one of the most meaningful and transformative experiences of my legal journey thus far. One moment that will always stay with me was our conversation with Anna Vasquez. Her story was powerful — but what struck me the most was her joy, strength, and warmth despite everything she has endured.
Although I plan to begin my career as a prosecutor, this internship gave me a profound understanding of the responsibility that comes with that role. I've learned that the consequences of failing to be a good prosecutor are not abstract. They are real, and they are life-altering.
Life After Justice taught me that behind every file is a human being whose life may be forever changed by a single decision. That perspective will stay with me throughout my career."
This is not a filing internship. Interns work directly on active wrongful conviction cases alongside staff attorneys — contributing to real filings that matter from day one.
You will hear the voices, see the tears, and carry a truth that most attorneys never confront: behind every file is a human being whose life may be forever changed by a single decision.
Summer Legal Internship Program
Join us for a summer of impactful legal work supporting survivor-led advocacy, post-conviction relief efforts, and policy-shaping research. Interns receive hands-on experience and mentorship while contributing directly to our mission.
Academic-Year Internship Program
We offer part-time unpaid academic internships for students seeking to engage in survivor-centered justice work alongside their studies. Designed to work alongside your academic schedule while providing meaningful, substantive experience.
Our goal is to build a legal community that reflects the people and communities most impacted by wrongful incarceration.
Life After Justice values the strength that diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives bring to our work. We strongly encourage students from all walks of life — and from a wide range of educational and professional paths — to apply.
Our goal is to build a legal community that reflects the people and communities most impacted by wrongful incarceration. We welcome interns who are eager to learn, reflect, and contribute to work that restores lives and strengthens systems.
Ready to Build Justice
That Lasts?
Submit your resume and cover letter to our Internship Program Supervisor at natasha@lifeafterjustice.org.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply early.
Apply NowSubmit your resume and cover letter to our Internship Program Supervisor at natasha@lifeafterjustice.org
Tell us which program you're applying for — Summer or Academic-Year — and your graduation year
Share why this work matters to you. We are committed to developing the next generation of legal leaders who understand justice is deeply human