Immigration Law Extern — Paid, Mentored, Hands-On

CIRA - Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement; Lincoln (NE); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 40.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid externship with class credit

Mentorship from experienced attorneys

Travel and expense reimbursement

Wellness program and healthy snacks

Potential for continued internship or轉

Descripción de la vacante

CIRA, the Center for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement, seeks a Legal Extern in Lincoln, NE for the 2026-2027 academic year. The extern will support low-income clients in immigration matters under supervision, gain practical experience, and develop professional identity through client-centered counseling and litigation preparation.

The program emphasizes ethical practice, trauma-informed approaches, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary clinic team during a 15-20 hour per week schedule,

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Must be a 3L student at the University of Nebraska College of Law for the 2026-2027 academic year.
• Qualifies as a Senior-Certified law student able to practice under a licensed attorney.
• Strong commitment to public interest legal services and to immigrant communities.

Responsabilidades

• Conducting legal research and writing.
• Drafting and filing applications for immigration relief.
• Participating in client interviews and developing questions to understand facts of a client’s case.
• Analyzing facts to determine relief eligibility.
• Appearing in Immigration Court and state court on behalf of clients as needed.
• Developing culturally competent and trauma-informed approaches with clients from diverse backgrounds.
• Navigating difficult conversations with clients facing traumatic experiences.
• Learning and maintaining case management and documentation.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Professional English

Time management

Diversity & client relations

Office 365 proficiency

Educación

Bachelor’s degree

3L law student eligibility (2026-2027)

Senior-Certified student eligibility

Herramientas

Office 365

Descripción del empleo

CIRA, the Center for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement, seeks a Legal Extern in Lincoln, NE for the 2026-2027 academic year. The extern will support low-income clients in immigration matters under supervision, gain practical experience, and develop professional identity through client-centered counseling and litigation preparation.

The program emphasizes ethical practice, trauma-informed approaches, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary clinic team during a 15-20 hour per week schedule,