Job Title: Legal Internship - Detained Adult Program, Direct Representation
Job Responsibilities:
Direct Rep Legal Interns working with the Detained Adult Program will have the opportunity to assist the staff at a reputed firm in representing detained clients in their immigration proceedings. The responsibilities of the internship include, but are not limited to:
- Conducting legal research and writing in support of detained clients applying for relief before the immigration court.
- Conducting individualized country conditions research and collection of primary evidence in support of detained clients applying for relief before the Immigration Court.
- Assisting in the preparation and filing of applications for immigration relief.
- Assisting with interpretation and translation, if possible.
- Communicating with clients and their family members via telephone.
- Attending court hearings and/or visiting clients in detention.
- Client service and communication.
- Evidence collection and assessment.
The firm is committed to ensuring that interns are able to work on a wide array of tasks and legal matters within the scope of their work.
Education and Experience Information:
- Currently enrolled in law school.
- Ability to commit 15-20 hours a week.
- Strong interest in human rights, social justice, and immigration rights issues.
- Excellent research and writing skills.
- Ability to work independently and within a team.
- Intellectually curious.
- Willingness to work with individuals from low-income communities who might have criminal histories and/or mental health illnesses.
- Fluency in Spanish or a second language is strongly preferred.
Required Resources:
- A laptop or computer. The firm may be able to provide access to a temporary laptop as needed.
- Reliable internet.
- A phone.
Salary Information:
Internships are unpaid; however, the firm can assist students seeking internship credit or funding. There is an opportunity to apply for the firm's Scholarship for the Fall 2025 semester. The firm will distribute four $1,000 tax-free scholarships to eligible interns for educational and professional development purposes.
Additional Information:
The internship program is fully remote, allowing students from various geographic locations to participate. While there is no requirement for in-person work, interns may have the opportunity to appear in or observe court in person. Opportunities for in-office work, in-person meetings, and events with staff and fellow interns may be available in compliance with the firm's COVID-19 policies.
Application Process:
To be considered for the internship, applicants must fill out the application link provided and attach the following materials in .pdf format to their application:
- A cover letter indicating interest in the position, including experiences, personal and professional, that motivate the application.
- A resume.
- At least two references.
- A writing sample (legal memoranda, briefs, research papers, or articles are accepted).
Applicants are advised to apply to only one department within the firm to ensure their application aligns with their preference, skills, and experience. The deadline to apply is July 25, 2025, and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
