Legal Intern Summer 2026
About The Position
The Tahirih Justice Center is a national, nonprofit organization that advocates for immigrant survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and trafficking seeking safety and justice. Our interdisciplinary model for service combines free legal and social services with bridge-building policy advocacy, and research-based training and education. We amplify the voices of survivors in communities, courts, and Congress to create a world where all people share equal rights and live in safety and with dignity. We specialize in the representation of immigrant survivors who seek immigration relief under the Violence Against Women Act and the Trafficking Victims Protection Act, as well as of refugees fleeing gender-based persecution and torture who seek protection under U.S. asylum laws. Our legal advocacy includes both direct service to individuals and broader efforts to transform policies, develop regulations, and set precedent so that systemic change will ensure the long-term protection of individuals from violence due to their gender.
Requirements
- Enrollment in law school
- Excellent research, writing and analytical skills
- Commitment to or interest in public interest law
- Language skills highly desired, particularly Spanish
- Must work well independently and together with a team of attorneys, paralegals, and social service professionals
- Must be detail-oriented, well-organized, responsible and comfortable working with diverse populations
- Sensitivity to working with trauma survivors
- Must be authorized to work in the United States
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in Immigration law is helpful but not required
Responsibilities
- Client communication: under attorney supervision, communicate with and interview clients.
- Legal writing and research: under attorney supervision, draft legal documents such as client declarations, cover letters, and briefs. Perform legal and country conditions research.
- Administrative work: Maintain and update information in electronic case management systems and physical files.
- Opportunities may arise to participate in community outreach and/or public policy advocacy work, if the intern is interested, but this would not be a major focus of the internship.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
