IMMIGRATION LEGAL INTERN (SEX WORKERS PROJECT)
About The Position
The Sex Workers Project is looking for highly motivated problem-solvers committed to advancing the rights of immigrant sex workers and survivors of trafficking. SWP seeks legal interns in our immigration practice area. Immigration legal interns will: Work with our immigrant sex worker client base on immigration applications, including: Asylum, T nonimmigrant status, Adjustment of Status, Naturalization, etc; Conduct legal research and advocacy, meet regularly with clients to draft affidavits, and assist SWP's team of attorneys in preparing immigration cases before adjudicators; and Receive regular supervision by our team of experienced immigration practitioners. SWP offers immigration legal internship opportunities on a flexible hybrid schedule in the fall, spring, and summer and reviews applications on a rolling basis. To apply please send a current resume (no more than 2 pages) and brief statement (no more than 1 page) overviewing your qualifications and reasons for interest in the internship opportunity. Send all materials to Molly Cohen (she/her), SWP Co-Director, at mcohen.
Requirements
- Professional fluency in Spanish or other community language
- Familiarity with immigration law
- Comfort working closely with LGBTQ clients and survivors of trauma
Responsibilities
- Work with our immigrant sex worker client base on immigration applications, including: Asylum, T nonimmigrant status, Adjustment of Status, Naturalization, etc
- Conduct legal research and advocacy, meet regularly with clients to draft affidavits, and assist SWP's team of attorneys in preparing immigration cases before adjudicators
- Receive regular supervision by our team of experienced immigration practitioners
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
