Spring 2027 LGBTQ Immigrant Rights Law Intern (Hybrid)

National Immigrant Justice Center; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Spanish language support

Job summary

The National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) invites law students to intern in the LGBTQ Immigrant Rights Initiative during Spring 2027. The program offers hands-on experience with asylum, removal defense, and related immigration matters, including intake work, drafting affidavits, and legal briefs.

Fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred, and applicants with trauma experience and the ability to manage multiple projects are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a law school program with demonstrated interest in immigration law.
• Spanish communication with clients is strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and IT systems is expected.

Responsibilities

• Support LGBTQ Immigrant Rights Initiative by conducting intakes and drafting client affidavits.
• Conduct research related to client cases and draft legal briefs and applications.
• Communicate with clients and coordinate with team members on case progress.
• May appear in immigration court or observe hearings as assigned.
• Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Collaboration

Time management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Independent work

Education

Currently enrolled in Law School

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

The National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) invites law students to intern in the LGBTQ Immigrant Rights Initiative during Spring 2027. The program offers hands-on experience with asylum, removal defense, and related immigration matters, including intake work, drafting affidavits, and legal briefs.

Fluency in Spanish is strongly preferred, and applicants with trauma experience and the ability to manage multiple projects are encouraged to apply.