Legal Intern - Summer 2026

Tahirih Justice Center•Atlanta, GA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Tahirih Justice Center is a national, nonprofit organization that supports immigrant survivors of gender-based violence 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 of domestic violence, trafficking, and other violent crimes 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 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 public interest law
Language skills highly desired, especially Spanish
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Experience assisting or interacting with vulnerable populations
Preference for individuals fluent or conversant in one or more languages spoken in the communities we serve.