Opportunity
The International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) seeks two law students to work as summer interns or externs with our U.S. Litigation 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 November 1, 2026, so interested students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Conducting intake interviews and identifying client needs for litigation purposes, including explaining litigation and drafting affidavits;
Conducting factual and legal research in support of ongoing or planned litigation;
Providing research memos to the team in support of ongoing or planned litigation; and
Participating in litigation efforts as appropriate, including preparing litigation documents and cite-checking.
Education:
Must be a rising 2L or 3L, enrolled in a J.D. program in the United States. Rising 3Ls strongly preferred.
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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