Legal Internship, Detained Adult Program - Direct Representation
RemoteUnited States
United StatesRemoteInternshipEntry LevelBachelors DegreeSmall
InternshipEntry LevelBachelors DegreeSmall
Job Summary
Conduct legal research and writing to support detained clients applying for immigration relief, including individualized country conditions research and evidence collection. Assist staff in preparing and filing applications for immigration relief and habeas corpus relief in federal courts. Communicate with clients and family members via telephone, attend court hearings, and visit clients in detention. Provide interpretation and translation services where possible. Commit 15-20 hours weekly for 10 weeks starting August 31, 2026, in a remote role with optional in-person court appearances or office meetings.
Required Qualifications
- 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
- Access to a laptop or computer
- Reliable internet
- A phone
Desired Qualifications
- Fluency in Spanish or a second language
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