Remote Refugee Law Intern/Extern (Summer)

International Refugee Assistance Project, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) seeks two law students to work as summer interns or externs with our U.S. Legal Services Department. This is a remote internship, but candidates may have the option to work from IRAP’s New York City office space.

We will prioritize the review of applications received by October 30, 2026, so interested students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. This paid (at $17/hour) or academic-credit internship runs for a 10-week period beginning

Qualifications

• Must be a rising 2L or 3L, enrolled in a J.D. program in the United States.
• Must have work authorization in the United States to apply for an internship (candidates may apply for an externship regardless of work authorization status).

Responsibilities

• Draft memos, briefs, conduct fact-finding, and interview clients.
• Conduct intake interviews and identify client needs for direct services.
• Participate in discrete special projects, including remote legal clinics.
• Conduct outreach to affected communities, prepare legal information materials, and participate in public education efforts.
• Draft and update legal practitioner guides, analyze changes in law and government documents.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Google Workspace

English communication

Foreign language bonus

Education

J.D. program in United States

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

The International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) seeks two law students to work as summer interns or externs with our U.S. Legal Services Department. This is a remote internship, but candidates may have the option to work from IRAP’s New York City office space.

We will prioritize the review of applications received by October 30, 2026, so interested students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. This paid (at $17/hour) or academic-credit internship runs for a 10-week period beginning