Remote Legal Intern for Immigrant & Refugee Rights

International Refugee Assistance Project, Inc.; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) invites two law students to join as summer interns or externs in the U.S. Legal Services Department. The role is remote with an option to work from IRAP's New York City office.

It is a full-time internship lasting 10 weeks, beginning June 7, 2027 and ending August 13, 2027, with onboarding June 7–9. Responsibilities include drafting memos, conducting fact-finding, client interviews, and contributing to remote clinics, outreach, and guides.

Qualifications

• Rising 2L or 3L enrolled in US JD program.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent English communication; knowledge of additional languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft memos and briefs, conduct fact-finding and client interviews.
• Conduct intake interviews and identify client needs.
• Participate in remote legal clinics and projects.
• Create legal information materials and outreach.
• Update practitioner guides and analyze changes in law and government documents.

Skills

Research

Writing

Analytical

Interpersonal

Google Workspace

English fluency

Other languages

Refugee law interest

Education

J.D. program, US

Job description

International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) invites two law students to join as summer interns or externs in the U.S. Legal Services Department. The role is remote with an option to work from IRAP's New York City office.

It is a full-time internship lasting 10 weeks, beginning June 7, 2027 and ending August 13, 2027, with onboarding June 7–9. Responsibilities include drafting memos, conducting fact-finding, client interviews, and contributing to remote clinics, outreach, and guides.