NILC encourages law students to work as summer employees in our Los Angeles or Washington, D.C. offices on projects that benefit low-income immigrants in one of NILC`s priority areas: ensuring immigrants have fair and equal access to education, health care, driver`s licences and other economic supports; defend the freedom to work in safe conditions, with adequate pay and without reprisals; fighting for access and fairness in immigration and sponsorship procedures; defending immigrants who are at risk of losing their immigration status, being detained or deported; and the strengthening of power and pro-immigration dynamics through federal and state policy advances and narrative change. NILC`s recent work has focused on litigation against the end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA); litigation to challenge the government`s conduct of a Trump-era immigration raid; and advocating for legislative and administrative policies to protect low-income immigrants and their families, including the government`s proposed regulatory amendments to “public charges.” The National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) offers articling for law and undergraduate students to work in a variety of its various legal services programs. Internships provide a great opportunity to learn about U.S. immigration law and policy while changing the lives of people who need legal representation. NIJC is currently accepting internship applications for fall 2022. NIJC also offers internships in our development, communication and pro bono projects. Federal Litigation Unit: Articling students on the litigation team conduct legal research, draft legal memoranda, and work with clients who have (or will soon be) pending cases before the Federal Court. Working with customer contact mainly involves writing statements and interviewing customers. Legal writing experience includes memos and potential court documents such as applications. NIJC has earned a national reputation for providing high-quality, free and low-cost legal and advocacy services to immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers. NIJC training, publications, and technical support reach a diverse group of pro bono lawyers, non-profit organizations, policy makers, and government officials. NIJC`s office is located in downtown Chicago and many internships can be done remotely (see specific job descriptions for more information).
The NIJC will help individuals obtain external compensation. Summer internships are full-time, lasting at least 10 weeks. NILC also reviews applications for full-time and part-time internships during the academic year. We prefer the duration of the internship of the school year of at least 6 to 10 weeks, with a minimum of 12 hours per week, although a weekly commitment of 10 hours is envisaged. There is no financial compensation for internships in the academic year, but academic credits may be available depending on the school or institution where the student is enrolled. Applications are being accepted from law students who are interested in working out of our Los Angeles or Washington, DC offices (when the office reopens; during the pandemic, all work is remote). Applications consist of a cover letter, a CV, a short sample of legal writing and a list of three references. The Washington Lawyers` Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs Civil Rights Internships provides law students with hands-on civil rights experience. Support for litigation and sales teams.
Conduct legal research on a variety of legal topics, including employment, intellectual property, and marketing/advertising. Policy: The Policy Intern will assist NIJC`s Washington, DC-based policy team in promoting legislative, regulatory, and executive advocacy projects that promote the rights of immigrant communities. Projects typically include assistance with legal research and drafting, participation in coalition meetings, and analysis of policy developments. The priorities of the NIJC policy team are detention and decriminalization in the context of immigration and access to asylum. The intern will work remotely. The articling period is open to law students. Interns will work directly with clients from diverse backgrounds and perform active pitfalls in preparing applications for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and Immigration Court under the supervision of experienced attorneys and BIA-accredited representatives. Cases may also involve helping attorneys prepare applications for custody, guardianship or adoption in state courts for special applications for immigration status. Interns can also work with Ayuda`s END (Eradicating Notario Deceit/Eliminando Notarios Deshonestos) project, a project that aims to repair the damage caused by notario fraud or immigration consultant through counseling, counseling and representing victims. The work includes communicating with clients, conducting relevant research, translating, writing personal statements, preparing immigration forms, writing memos and briefs, drafting court applications and orders, representing them before law enforcement and other agencies, participating in USCIS interviews with clients as interpreters, filing consumer complaints for victims of notario fraud and assistance in civil disputes. against companies or individuals involved in notarial fraud.
Research of legal issues and drafting of legal memoranda and briefs. Writing and oral presentation of results. IRLI offers a limited number of full-time and part-time internships and internships during the summer and academic year. Communication and Marketing: The Communication and Marketing internship is an opportunity to learn strategies for engaging the audience through digital channels such as social media and email, create engaging content, gain experience in developing and managing an online fundraiser, This provides important resources for programs and understands how to use data and analytics for more effective programs. Candidates with fundraising experience and design skills are an advantage, but not mandatory. This is a part-time and distance learning placement for fall 2022. Activities may include: Because we have limited resources, Lambda Legal requires applicants to make a diligent effort to secure summer funding from their law schools. In general, an internship may include the following activities: NILC is an equal opportunity employer. People of color and people of different backgrounds are encouraged to apply. NILC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship status, ethnic origin, religion, political orientation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other protected class.
We consider all qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative. The National Immigration Law Center is dedicated solely to advocating for and promoting the rights and opportunities of low-income immigrants and their families. Our mission is based on the belief that all people should have the opportunity to reach their full potential, regardless of skin color, place of birth or money. With our deep expertise in litigation, political advocacy and communications, we address issues that affect the lives of low-income immigrants, working with communities across the country, in courtrooms and in the legislature to advance policies that create a more inclusive society. fair and equitable for all. For more information, see www.nilc.org. FirstGEN is a collaborative program of the Lawyers` Committee, NILC, CLINIC and AAJC, with the Lawyers` Committee acting as Program Leader. The press release announcing the partnership between the Lawyers` Committee, NILC and CLINIC FirstGEN can be found here, and a PDF version of the FirstGEN program overview is available here.
