The Michigan State Appellate Defender Office (SADO) seeks first- and second-year law students committed to public service, racial equity, and social justice to join its Direct Appeals Summer Internship Program. SADO provides representation to poor people who appeal their state criminal convictions.

The internship is hybrid. SADO has space in the Lansing and Detroit offices. There will also be client visits and court attendance throughout Michigan.

The program will run from late May through August 2025.

E-mail a resume and cover letter in a single PDF file to internships@sado.org with the subject line “Direct Appeals Summer Internship Application.”  The cover letter should indicate why the applicant wants to be part of the SADO team. Applications should be submitted by January 10, 2025, at 5 p.m. Decisions will be made on a rolling basis.  For questions, email internships@sado.org.

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