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Intern, Immigration Project
3 months ago
Since 1932, Legal Aid has provided civil legal assistance to clients in individual cases and engaged in systemic reform. Currently, we provide individual representation in consumer law, domestic violence/family law, housing, public benefits, and appellate matters. We also work on immigration matters and help individuals with the collateral consequences of their involvement with the criminal justice system. From the experiences of our clients, we identify opportunities for law reform, public policy advocacy, and systemic impact and appellate litigation.
Legal Aid believes that meaningful pursuit of our anti-poverty mission requires an unwavering commitment to racial justice and equity. We aspire both to reflect the rich racial diversity of the communities we serve and to value, respect, and empower our staff and clients to be effective agents of change. For more information about Legal Aid please visit our website, www.LegalAidDC.org.
This internship is for Fall 2024 and will be 12 weeks in duration. Interns at Legal Aid DC have the unique opportunity to receive substantive assignments that will have an immediate impact on our clients. Legal Aid will help Fall semester interns receive course credit for their internships. Interns work out of Legal Aid’s offices in NW DC, with the option to perform some work remotely if approved by their supervisor. The position will require some in-person office presence with a minimum of 12, though ideally, 16 hours per week.
The Immigration Project intern will be part of Legal Aid’s Family/Domestic Violence Unit. The Immigration Project intern will work under an assigned mentor within the Project, with supervision to be provided by either the Immigration Project Director, Senior Immigration Attorney or a Staff Attorney.
Responsibilities:
- Legal Research: Conduct in-depth legal research on a wide range of issues relevant to immigration law, with a focus on humanitarian relief such as asylum, the U & T visas, special immigrant juvenile status, TPS and DACA.
- Case Support: Assist attorneys with case development, including drafting legal briefs and pleadings, conducting country conditions research and obtaining primary evidence.
- Document Review: Review and analyze case-related documents, statutes, regulations, and precedent to support legal arguments and strategies.
- Client Interaction: Interact with clients, witnesses, and experts to gather information, draft declarations and assist in immigration form filling.
- Courtroom Support: Attend court hearings or USCIS interviews to observe and assist attorneys as appropriate.
- Administrative Tasks: Provide administrative support including organizing case files, scheduling meetings, and managing correspondence.
- Collaboration: Collaborate with other interns, attorneys, and advocacy organizations to support collective efforts in advancing social justice and systemic change.
Requirements: Current law school student or graduate interested in public interest and or immigration law.
To Apply:
Legal Aid values an inclusive, diverse workplace and encourages applications from interested persons from diverse backgrounds of any race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, personal appearance, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.
We strongly encourage applications from people with personal experience with the criminal justice system and/or with lived experiences in the communities we serve.
Submit your application, cover letter, resume, writing sample and transcript or letter of matriculation here. Applications will be accepted until August 12, 2024.
