CDPL is a non-profit law firm and advocacy organization that works to provide the highest quality representation to people facing execution. In addition to representing individual clients, CDPL spearheads litigation and public education campaigns that address systemic injustices and cast light on the arbitrariness and unfairness of our state’s capital punishment system.
CDPL is committed to exposing and challenging the racial bias inherent in the death penalty and to building an organizational culture of racial equity in all aspects of our work, from litigation and investigation to public education advocacy, and employment. CDPL is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome qualified applicants of all races, ethnicities, genders, and sexual orientations. Our racial equity statement can be found here.
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STAFF ATTORNEY
We are currently hiring a staff attorney to support our mission. More information and application instructions can be found here.
SEMESTER EXTERNSHIPS AND SUMMER INTERNSHIPS
We are currently accepting applications for Spring 2026 externships from law students. A minimum commitment of 12 hrs per week is required. Applications can be found on our Intern/Extern page.
Unfortunately, we are no longer hiring for Summer 2026.
VOLUNTEER WORK
CDPL has historically hosted volunteers from around the world all year long, including undergraduates seeking summer internships. Students, licensed attorneys, and interested community members are welcome to get in touch about ongoing volunteer opportunities. Unfortunately, we are not accepting volunteer applications at this time.
FELLOWSHIPS
CDPL frequently hosts individuals interested in applying for fellowships. At this time, we do not have any funded fellowships, but CDPL will work with candidates to create meaningful projects for outside fellowships. Interested individuals should contact Carrie Milosevich, staff attorney, at cmilosevich@cdpl.org.