Opportunity
The International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) seeks two law students to work as summer interns or externs with our U.S. Legal Services Department. This is a remote internship, but candidates may have the option to work from IRAP’s New York City office space.
We will prioritize the review of applications received by October 30, 2026, so interested students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Supporting the direct representation of forcibly displaced people and their family members seeking safe passage to the United States by drafting memos, briefs, conducting fact-finding, and interviewing clients;
Conducting intake interviews and identifying client needs for direct services;
Participating in discrete special projects, including remote legal clinics;
Conducting outreach to affected communities, preparing legal information materials, and participating in public education efforts;
Drafting and updating legal practitioner guides, analyzing changes in law and newly released government documents, and creating other materials to assist IRAP staff and legal aid practitioners.
Education:
Must be a rising 2L or 3L, enrolled in a J.D. program in the United States.
Experience:
NA.
Values, Competencies, and Skills:
Strong research, writing, and analytical skills;
Strong interpersonal and communication skills;
Sensitivity to client empowerment and to working with clients of all backgrounds, including LGBTI clients, survivors of trauma, and other vulnerable populations;
Initiative to see projects through and the ability to multitask;
Proficiency in Google Workspace;
Excellent English communication skills required. Ability to speak Arabic, Dari, Farsi, Somali, Pashto, Kurdish, or Spanish is a plus;
Strong interest in refugee processing, immigration law, and human rights.
- This internship will be remote, possibly with the option to work out of the New York office.
- This is a full-time internship and requires a 10-week commitment.
- Must have work authorization in the United States to apply for an internship (candidates may apply for an externship regardless of work authorization status).
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