Fall 2026 Partnerships & Organizing Internship/Practicum

About archcitydefenders

archcitydefenders.org

ArchCity Defenders is a holistic legal advocacy organization that combats the criminalization of poverty and state violence, with a focus on advancing racial justice in communities of color. They provide integrated civil and criminal legal representation alongside strategic litigation, policy advocacy, and community organizing to challenge systemic inequalities and abusive state practices. By combining direct client services with broader advocacy and reform efforts, ACD seeks to transform systems that perpetuate poverty, mass incarceration, and state-sanctioned harm.