Remote Immigration Law Intern — Refugee Rights

International Refugee Assistance Project, Inc.; New York (NY); Remote; USD 9,368,000 - 11,021,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote internship

Office optional in New York City

Paid option $17/hour if paid

Job summary

International Refugee Assistance Project, Inc. (IRAP) seeks two law students for a remote summer internship or externship in the U.S. Legal Services Department.

The position offers a 10-week commitment beginning June 7, 2027, with onboarding June 7–9 in IRAP’s New York office; remote work is possible. Responsibilities include drafting memos and briefs, conducting client fact-finding, intake interviews, and helping prepare outreach materials. Eligibility requires a U.S.-based JD program and U.S.

Qualifications

• Rising 2L or 3L enrolled in a U.S. JD program.
• Strong research, writing and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Sensitivity to client empowerment and to diverse, vulnerable populations.
• Initiative and ability to multitask.
• Proficiency in Google Workspace.
• Excellent English communication; Arabic/Dari/Farsi/Somali/Pashto/Kurdish/Spanish a plus.
• Interest in refugee processing, immigration law and human rights.

Responsibilities

• Draft memos, briefs, conduct fact-finding and client interviews.
• Conduct intake interviews and identify client needs for direct services.
• Participate in remote legal clinics and special projects.
• Prepare legal information materials and public education outreach.
• Draft and update practitioner guides; analyze legal changes and gov't documents.

Skills

Strong research, writing, analytical

Interpersonal communication

Diversity and vulnerability awareness

Project multitasking

Google Workspace

English communication

Arabic/Dari/Farsi/Somali/Pashto/Kurd/西

Education

J.D. program in the United States (rising 2L or 3L)

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

International Refugee Assistance Project, Inc. (IRAP) seeks two law students for a remote summer internship or externship in the U.S. Legal Services Department.

The position offers a 10-week commitment beginning June 7, 2027, with onboarding June 7–9 in IRAP’s New York office; remote work is possible. Responsibilities include drafting memos and briefs, conducting client fact-finding, intake interviews, and helping prepare outreach materials. Eligibility requires a U.S.-based JD program and U.S.