Refugee And Immigrant Program Legal Internship

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Refugee And Immigrant Program Legal Internship
The candidate will participate in intake interviews, deliberation and follow up; conduct legal and human rights research to prepare cases to transmit to volunteer attorneys; work with clients to prepare asylum applications and affidavits; assist staff and volunteer attorneys with supplemental research to support pending asylum claims, including brief writing; assist staff and volunteers with representation of clients at administrative immigration hearings, including observing and potentially participating in court proceedings; support staff with other related immigration applications, document translation as applicable, research, CLE material preparation and other duties as needed. Must be 2L law or 3L student with an interest and commitment to do high quality legal work for low-income immigrant clients in a fast-paced office setting. Prior course work, work experience or clinical experience in immigration and/or human rights law is a plus. Should have excellent research, oral and written communication skills, organized, and detail-oriented. Fluency in a second language is a plus.

Duration: Spring - January to May.

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