Legal Intern
2 weeks ago
Title: Legal Intern/FellowDepartment: LegalLocation: Bronx, NYStatus: Part-time; schedule based on intern availabilityStart Date: February 9th, 2026About NAICASince 1974, NAICA has provided culturally and linguistically client-centered housing, legal, and social support services to residents of the Bronx. Our mission is to promote self-efficacy and improve the quality of life for individuals and families across New York.NAICA’s Legal Department provides free legal services to low-income households facing eviction and those residents with immigration matters throughout the Bronx. We advise, assist, and represent tenants to prevent displacement, secure essential repairs, and ensure access to critical public benefits. Our Immigration attorney can provide advice, representation and referrals for low-income Bronx residents with immigration matters. Through direct representation, housing advocacy, and community education, NAICA serves some of New York City’s most vulnerable communities.About the NAICA Legal Support CenterThe legal support center provides advice, representation and referrals for underserved and marginalized immigrants in the Bronx. We provide free legal services and consultations in a culturally and linguistically sensitive manner, working closely with clients, community partners, the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Affairs (MOIA) and social service providers.Internship SummaryNAICA seeks law students to join our Legal Department as Legal Interns/Fellows during the Fall, Spring, or summer terms. Interns work directly with the Staff Attorney and gain hands-on experience in Immigration law.This internship is ideal for students interested in civil legal services, immigration law, public interest law, and direct client advocacy.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport Staff Attorney handling matters in various Immigration Courts and at Know Your Rights workshops.Conduct legal research and draft memos, briefs, motions, and other substantive filings.Draft legal correspondence.Shadow Staff Attorneys during proceedings.Attend client meetings and assist with case preparation.QualificationsOpen to 1L and 2L law students (full-time or evening programs).Strong interest in immigration law, public interest work, civil legal services, or poverty law.Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.Familiarity with immigration law and previous immigration internship or clinic experience is a plus.Ability to work with clients from diverse backgrounds with sensitivity and professionalism.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.Commitment to racial, economic, and housing justice.Spanish proficiency is a plus but notrequired.Learning OutcomesGain direct experience in immigration law.Strengthen legal research, writing, and courtroom skills.Develop a working understanding of immigration law.Learn how to support clients navigating USCIS, the court system, and any applicable public benefits.Build the competencies required for public interest legal practice.Equal Opportunity StatementNAICA is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from people with diverse backgrounds, including women, people of color, immigrants, people with disabilities, LGBTQ individuals, people from low-income households, and people with lived experience in the communities we serve.
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Legal Intern
2 weeks ago
The Bronx, United States Neighborhood Association for Inter-Cultural Affairs Full timeTitle: Legal Intern/FellowDepartment: LegalLocation: Bronx, NYStatus: Part-time; schedule based on intern availabilityStart Date: February 9th, 2026About NAICASince 1974, NAICA has provided culturally and linguistically client-centered housing, legal, and social support services to residents of the Bronx. Our mission is to promote self-efficacy and improve...
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Legal Intern
4 days ago
The Bronx, United States Neighborhood Association for Inter-Cultural Affairs Full timeTitle: Legal Intern/FellowDepartment: LegalLocation: Bronx, NYStatus: Part-time; schedule based on intern availabilityStart Date: February 9th, 2026About NAICASince 1974, NAICA has provided culturally and linguistically client-centered housing, legal, and social support services to residents of the Bronx. Our mission is to promote self-efficacy and improve...
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Legal Intern
1 day ago
Bronx, NY, United States Neighborhood Association for Inter-Cultural Affairs Full timeTitle: Legal Intern/Fellow Department: Legal Location: Bronx, NY Status: Part-time; schedule based on intern availability Start Date: February 9th, 2026 About NAICA Since 1974, NAICA has provided culturally and linguistically client-centered housing, legal, and social support services to residents of the Bronx. Our mission is to promote self-efficacy and...
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Legal Intern
2 weeks ago
Bronx, NY, United States Neighborhood Association for Inter-Cultural Affairs Full timeTitle: Legal Intern/Fellow Department: Legal Location: Bronx, NY Status: Part-time; schedule based on intern availability Start Date: February 9th, 2026 About NAICA Since 1974, NAICA has provided culturally and linguistically client-centered housing, legal, and social support services to residents of the Bronx. Our mission is to promote self-efficacy and...
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Bronx, NY, United States Legal Services NYC Full timeBronx Legal Services (https://www.legalservicesnyc.org/boroughs/bronx-legal-services/) seeks law students to intern with its Education Law Unit during the summer of 2026. Bronx Legal Services is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the borough, and the largest single Legal Services office in New York City. Our mission is to advance society's...
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Bronx, NY, United States Legal Services NYC Full timeBronx Legal Services (https://www.legalservicesnyc.org/boroughs/bronx-legal-services/) seeks law students to intern with its Education Law Unit during the summer of 2026. Bronx Legal Services is the largest provider of free civil legal services in the borough, and the largest single Legal Services office in New York City. Our mission is to advance society's...
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Legal Intern
2 weeks ago
Bronx, NY, United States Neighborhood Association for Inter-Cultural Affairs Full timeLegal Intern/Fellow Department: Legal Status: Part-time; schedule based on intern availability Since 1974, NAICA has provided culturally and linguistically client-centered housing, legal, and social support services to residents of the Bronx. Our mission is to promote self-efficacy and improve the quality of life for individuals and families across...
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The Bronx, United States The Legal Aid Society Full timeBack Temporary Forensic Social Worker, Legal Clinic, Immigration Law Unit #25-175 Bronx, New York, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Dec 31, 2025 Job Description The Immigration Law Unit of The Legal Aid Society is a recognized leader in the delivery of legal services to immigrants in all five boroughs...
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Supervising Attorney, Elder Law Unit
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Bronx, United States The Legal Aid Society Full timeBack Supervising Attorney, Elder Law Unit & Universal Access (Bronx) #25-168 Bronx, New York, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Jan 30, 2026 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Civil Practice is seeking an experienced and talented lawyer with a deep commitment to public interest practice and policy...
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Attorney-in-Charge, Bronx Trial Office
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Bronx, United States The Legal Aid Society Full timeBack Attorney-in-Charge, Bronx Trial Office #25-230 Bronx, New York, United States Apply X Facebook LinkedIn Email Copy Deadline is 3:00 PM EST for Date Listed Jan 21, 2026 Job Description The Legal Aid Society's Criminal Defense Practice seeks a visionary and justice-driven Attorney-in-Charge (AIC) to lead its Bronx County Trial Office. This role is ideal...
