Fall 2026 Legal Intern, Immigrants' Rights Project- New York
Remote · New York City, New York, United States or San Francisco, California, United States
Job Summary
Legal Intern for the Immigrants’ Rights Project to support impact litigation and advocacy work. Responsibilities include drafting memoranda, affidavits, and briefs; conducting legal and policy research; researching prospects for new litigation (fact-based and legal claims); drafting materials for public education; and legislative bill tracking and analysis. Qualifications emphasize enrolled U.S. law students with strong research and writing skills, attention to detail, organization, and time-management, plus a commitment to civil liberties and civil rights. The role offers remote or hybrid arrangements and can be based in New York City or San Francisco, with internships issued for course credit only and a part-time schedule of 20 hours per week over 12 consecutive weeks starting in September 2026. The internship location options include New York, NY (HYBRID) and San Francisco, CA (REMOTE). The program encourages applications from qualified individuals and provides accommodation support as needed.
Required Qualifications
- matriculated legal students
- based in the U.S. for the entire duration
- term internships are part-time (20 hours per week)
- locations: New York or San Francisco or both
- part-time duration: 12 consecutive weeks
- start date: September 8 or September 21
- course credit only internship
- excellent research and communication skills
- attention to detail and time-management
- proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- commitment to civil liberties and civil rights
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