Summer Immigration Law Intern: Impact & Humanitarian Relief (Remote)

National Legal Aid & Defender Association; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarship funding up to $6,440

Job summary

Legal Aid DC, a nonprofit organization, seeks a Summer Intern for the Immigration Law Unit for Summer 2027. The internship runs for 10 weeks, from May 27 to August 6, with full-time hours (40/week).

Office work is primarily in NW DC, with optional remote work subject to supervisor approval, and local travel for events. Intern will gain substantive assignments with mentors and supervision from a Senior Immigration Attorney, including research, drafting, and case development to support clients

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth legal research on immigration law, including humanitarian relief such as asylum, U visas, T visas, SIJS, TPS and DACA.
• Assist attorneys with case development, including drafting briefs and pleadings, country conditions research, and gathering primary evidence.
• Review and analyze case documents, statutes, regulations, and precedent to support arguments and strategies.
• Interact with clients, witnesses, and experts to gather information, draft declarations, and assist in form filling.
• Attend court hearings or USCIS interviews to observe and assist attorneys as appropriate.
• Provide administrative support: organizing case files, scheduling, and handling correspondence.
• Collaborate with other interns, attorneys, and advocacy groups to support social justice and systemic change.

Job description

Legal Aid DC, a nonprofit organization, seeks a Summer Intern for the Immigration Law Unit for Summer 2027. The internship runs for 10 weeks, from May 27 to August 6, with full-time hours (40/week).

Office work is primarily in NW DC, with optional remote work subject to supervisor approval, and local travel for events. Intern will gain substantive assignments with mentors and supervision from a Senior Immigration Attorney, including research, drafting, and case development to support clients