Legal Internship

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Engage in impact litigation, which includes class actions and other affirmative lawsuits targeting immigration agencies.

• Serve as amicus curiae in proceedings before federal courts and administrative bodies.

• Submit and litigate Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests.

• Participate in administrative advocacy efforts.

• Produce practice advisories and additional resources for immigration attorneys.

• Conduct legal research.

• Compose research memos, pleadings, briefs, and practice advisories.

• Review and summarize various documents.

• Perform citation checks on legal pleadings.

• Take part in discussions regarding ongoing and emerging litigation.

• Potentially assist with client communications and plaintiff screenings.

• Possibly author a blog post discussing an immigration law development for a non-legal audience.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be a qualified law student.

• Should be funded externally or obtain academic credit for the internship.

• Strong skills in research and writing are essential.

• Proven dedication to social justice and immigrant rights is required.

• Must be dynamic and self-directed.

• Previous experience in immigration law, advocacy, coursework, or clinical practice is preferred.

• A resume, cover letter, and writing sample must be submitted.

• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity for an externally funded internship or academic credit.

• This internship is unpaid; no salary or stipend will be provided.

• Requires 37.5 hours per week for a minimum of eight weeks during summer 2027.

• This is a remote position.

• Gain insights from experienced immigration attorneys.

• Participate in departmental discussions regarding ongoing and developing litigation.

• Assist with client communications and plaintiff screenings.

• Write a blog post on an immigration law development aimed at a non-legal audience.