Children's Legal Intern (Unpaid)

International Rescue Committee - IRC | Internship |
Closing: 16 Jan 2026 6 days remaining
Location: Elizabeth, United States; New York, United States

Overview

Provide legal representation to unaccompanied children in New Jersey, assisting them with immigration systems, court hearings, and application filings.


Tasks Summary
  • Perform research on immigration issues and country conditions
  • Prepare legal motions, affidavits, briefs, petitions, and applications
  • Support client relationships through client meetings
  • Maintain case data management systems
  • Partake in online immigration law trainings and webinars
  • Assist in connecting clients with other IRC NJ programs for additional support

Experience Requirements

Equivalent work experience working with children and/or serving low-to-moderate income immigrant populations (including refugees, asylum seekers, etc.)


Qualification Requirements

Currently enrolled in an ABA-accredited JD or LLM program and completed 1L

Other Details

Languages Preferred: Fluency in Spanish

Remuneration: This is an unpaid internship but may be pursued for academic credit.

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