Immigration Legal Intern - UNPAID - Summer 2027

International Rescue Committee • Denver, CO

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About The Position

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW: The IRC in Denver’s Legal Program currently serves hundreds of clients annually with defense representation and asylum services before the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), as well as affirmative representation before US Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) to pursue humanitarian visas, family reunification, employment authorization, adjustment of status, naturalization, and other immigration benefits. The Immigration Legal Intern will support and assist attorneys and DOJ Accredited Representatives with client intake and enrollment, preparing and filing immigration applications and petitions, and maintaining contact with clients. The Immigration Legal Intern may also assist in facilitating client workshops, Know Your Rights presentations, and legal trainings for IRC in Denver’s network of pro bono attorneys. This position may be of particular interest to law students hoping to work in immigration-related fields, although a prior immigration experience is not a requirement. This internship is a great opportunity to gain professional experience in a multi-cultural, social service setting.

Requirements

• Current law students or recent graduates with interest or experience with immigration law
• Must have reliable work hours and able to commit to a minimum of 25 hours a week during IRC office hours
• Able to work independently and under pressure with multiple tasks and competing deadlines
• Strong intercultural communication skills; demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and across language barriers
• Ability to communicate effectively in English
• Ability to handle sensitive client information confidentially
• Computer literacy, preferably with PC systems
• Applicants must be open to evolving responsibilities

Nice To Haves

• Additional fluency in one of the following languages is desirable, but not required: Arabic, Burmese, Dari, Pashto, Kinyarwanda, Kiswahili, French, Spanish

Responsibilities

• Participate in comprehensive client intake and needs assessment under the supervision of IRC staff
• Manage appointments with clients, interpreters, and pro bono attorneys.
• Assist clients to complete applications or petitions for various immigration benefits and prepare these for review by Immigration legal staff
• Assist with legal research and with drafting motions to submit before the immigration court under the supervision of an attorney or DOJ accredited representative.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date physical and electronic files with detailed case notes, enter data in a timely manner
• Assist in outreach efforts to let the community know about events and immigration services offered by IRC
• Other duties as needed and assigned by immigration program managers

Benefits

• This is an unpaid educational internship designed to provide professional development and learning experience.
• No financial compensation, including compensation for relocation, is available.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed