Summer Student Law Clerk Unpaid- Immigration Law Project (ILP)

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid • Minneapolis, MN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Summer Student Law Clerk Unpaid- Immigration Law Project (ILP) Position Type: Unpaid Internship Location: Minneapolis, MN Introduction: Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA) is seeking rising 2L and 3L law students to work in our Minneapolis office. These positions require a minimum 30 hour ten week commitment. In your cover letter, please indicate how many hours per week you will be available to work. MMLA is committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage candidates of all identities, experiences, and communities to apply. We welcome information about how your experience can contribute to serving our diverse client communities. Applicants are encouraged to share in their cover letter how they can further our goal of equal justice for all. We are committed to a discrimination- and harassment-free workplace. Practice Group: Immigration Law Project (ILP) : ILP provides legal representation to clients in a full range of immigration contexts, including removal/deportation defense, adjustment of status, citizenship, and VAWA-based cases (U and T visas). Somali or Spanish language ability preferred but not required.

Requirements

• rising 2L and 3L law students
• minimum 30 hour ten week commitment

Nice To Haves

• Somali or Spanish language ability

Responsibilities

• Apply the principles of MMLA's Racial Justice Values Statement in all interactions.
• Interview clients.
• Conduct legal research.
• Prepare case documents including pleadings, memoranda, letters to opposing counsel, etc.
• Research current policy issues to prepare and present community education materials.
• Participate in weekly practice group case review meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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