Intern, Immigration Law Unit (Spring 2027)

LEGAL AID DC • Washington, DC

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Legal Aid DC is seeking a Spring 2027 intern to join its Immigration Unit for a 12-week internship. Interns receive substantive assignments intended to have an immediate impact on clients, and Legal Aid will help Spring semester interns receive course credit. The position is based in Legal Aid’s offices in NW DC, with some remote work possible if approved by the supervisor. It requires some in-person office presence for at least 12 hours per week, ideally 16 hours per week. The spring term runs from January 8, 2027, through April 2, 2027.

The intern will work with an assigned mentor in the Immigration Unit and will be supervised by a Senior Immigration Attorney. The role supports legal representation and advocacy, particularly involving humanitarian immigration relief. Interns may receive a scholarship of up to $2,650 for the 12-week internship. Scholarship funding is not available to interns who receive outside internship funding or participate through a school program that precludes payment.

Requirements

• Be a current law school student or graduate interested in public interest and immigration law.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth legal research on immigration law, particularly humanitarian relief such as asylum, U and T visas, special immigrant juvenile status, TPS, and DACA.
• Assist attorneys with case development, including drafting legal briefs and pleadings, researching country conditions, and obtaining primary evidence.
• Review and analyze case-related documents, statutes, regulations, and precedent to support legal arguments and strategies.
• Interact with clients, witnesses, and experts to gather information; draft declarations; and assist with immigration form filling.
• Attend court hearings or USCIS interviews to observe and assist attorneys as appropriate.
• Provide administrative support, including organizing case files, scheduling meetings, and managing correspondence.
• Collaborate with other interns, attorneys, and advocacy organizations to advance social justice and systemic change.

Benefits

• Legal Aid will help Spring semester interns receive course credit for their internships.
• Scholarship of up to $2,650 for the 12-week internship, subject to funding eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed