ACCR’s legal internship program is for law students who have successfully completed their first year of law school and have a dedicated interest in capital litigation. Interns will have the opportunity to conduct legal research, attend trainings, and participate in consultations, among other tasks. Legal Interns are supervised by and will work closely with ACCR’s expert legal staff and board. Legal internships are unpaid unless funded by a grant opportunity or in partnership with a university.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to contact@atlanticcenter.org.

The general internship opportunity is for those passionate about furthering their understanding of the criminal legal system and nonprofit operations. General interns will work with Atlantic Center staff to produce a project proposal based on their interests and the needs of the organization. General internships are unpaid unless funded by a grant opportunity or other funding partnership.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter (detailing your areas of interest) to contact@atlanticcenter.org.

ACCR is always looking for volunteers to help us fulfil our mission. Whatever your skillset, you can contribute!

Are you an attorney who wants to give back? ACCR receives letters every day from people serving excessive sentences in Pennsylvania prisons. We are currently looking for attorneys interested in volunteering their time to represent clients in post-conviction appeals or in compassionate release cases but also welcome any help you’re able to offer.

The Atlantic Center is an at-will, equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender (including pregnancy and gender expression) identity, color, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law ordinance. ACCR’s hiring process will comply with Philadelphia’s Fair Criminal Records Screening Standards (“Ban the Box”) ordinance.