2027 Summer Intern - Immigrants' Rights Project

Public Counsel • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

The Immigrants’ Rights Project (IRP) at Public Counsel is an interdisciplinary team of attorneys, social workers, and advocates that provides holistic services to underserved immigrant communities, including immigrant children, detained immigrants, asylum seekers, and survivors of serious crime and human trafficking. We also engage in strategic litigation and policy advocacy to uplift and defend the rights of immigrants. Our summer interns may gain hands-on experience in both direct service and policy advocacy.

Public Counsel is a nonprofit public interest law firm dedicated to advancing civil rights and racial and economic justice, as well as to amplifying the power of our clients through comprehensive legal advocacy. Founded on and strengthened by a pro bono legal service model, our staff and volunteers seek justice through direct legal services, promote healthy and resilient communities through education and outreach, and support community-led efforts to transform unjust systems through litigation and policy advocacy in and beyond Los Angeles.

Requirements

• Must be in your first or second year of law school.
• Submit a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample, all in PDF form (and a transcript, if available).
• Resume must reflect the law school you are currently enrolled in.

Nice To Haves

• Historically underrepresented students are especially encouraged to apply.
• Value lived experiences and experiences working with clients across a range of settings.
• Consider addressing equity, inclusion, lived experiences, and client work in your cover letter.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client interviews and identify forms of immigration relief, with a focus on Asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), U Visa, T Visa, and VAWA.
• Assist attorneys on preparing applications for relief.
• Conduct research on legal issues.
• Appear in court.
• Help to draft advocacy materials.
• Conduct community outreach and education.
• Engage in policy advocacy and litigation to promote and defend the rights of immigrants.

What This Job Offers

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