Intern, Immigration Law Unit (Spring 2027)

National Legal Aid & Defender Association; Washington (District of Columbia); Híbrido; USD 8900 - 11.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Scholarship funding up to $2,650

Course credit possible

Descripción de la vacante

Legal Aid DC in Washington, DC invites applications for a Spring 2027 internship in the Immigration Unit. This 12‑week program runs Jan 8, 2027 through Apr 2, 2027 and offers substantive assignments with immediate impact on clients.

Interns may receive course credit and will work from NW DC with some remote work possible with supervisor approval. The intern will support attorneys with research, case development, document review, and collaboration across teams to advance social justice and

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Legal Research

Case Support

Document Review

Client Interaction

Courtroom Support

Administrative Tasks

Collaboration

Descripción del empleo

Position Description

Legal Aid DC, a nonprofit organization with an approximately $18 million annual budget and a staff of approximately 130 employees, is seeking a spring intern to join our Reentry Justice Project.

Since 1932, Legal Aid has provided civil legal assistance to clients in individual cases and engaged in systematic reform. Currently, we provide individual representation in consumer law, domestic violence/family law, housing, public benefits, and immigration matters. We also help people 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 also administers the DC Resource Bridge, a single access point for legal services in the District.

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.

Our work is supported through public and private grants and private fundraising from individuals, law firms, and other contributors.

This internship is for Spring 2027 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 Spring 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 spring term is January 8, 2027-April 2, 2027.

The intern will work under an assigned mentor within the Immigration Unit, with supervision to be provided by a Senior Immigration 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.

Scholarship Funding

Interns will receive a scholarship of up to $2,650 for the 12 week internship. Interns will not receive scholarship funding if they receive outside funding for their internship or they are interning through a school program that precludes them from being paid.