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2026 Interns

Meet the law students who spent their summer at SCPD — learning what public defense really looks like from the inside.
Last updated: August 2026

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Memphis, TN 38103

Every summer, SCPD brings in a cohort of law students from across the country to work alongside our attorneys, investigators, and social workers. These are not passive observers — they work on real cases, meet real clients, and leave understanding exactly what this work demands and what it means.

Summer 2026 Cohort

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Amara Johnson

Howard University School of Law
Adult Division
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DeShawn Williams

University of Memphis Law
Special Litigation Unit (Mental Health)
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Sofia Castillo

Vanderbilt Law School
Youth Trial Division
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Marcus Kim

Yale Law School
Major Cases Team
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Priya Nair

Georgetown Law
Adult Division
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Jordan Thomas

Tulane Law School
Special Litigation Unit (Mental Health)
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Layla Moore

University of Tennessee Law
Adult Division
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Elijah Abrams

Emory Law School
Youth Trial Division

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Applications for the next summer’s cohort open on September 1 of the preceding year. In the meantime, learn more about what our internship program involves and how to prepare a strong application.

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