About the role#
This internship program provides hands-on experience in immigration law and international human rights. You will work on humanitarian and family-based immigration matters, including asylum cases and deportation defense. This is a non-client-facing role designed for undergraduate students to develop legal research and administrative skills.
What you'll do#
- Conduct country conditions research for asylum, humanitarian, and family-based cases.
- Draft basic cover letters, templates, and simple correspondence.
- Prepare legal summaries, timelines, translations, and declarations.
- Organize and index evidence packets for legal filings.
- Track deadlines and update internal case management tools.
- Maintain digital case files and support document review and data entry.
- Scan, print, and organize physical and digital documents.
- Assist with general office organization and administrative tasks.
What you'll need#
- You are a current or recent undergraduate student.
- You possess strong research and writing skills.
- You have excellent attention to detail and follow instructions carefully.
- You are organized and can manage multiple tasks at once.
- You are comfortable handling confidential information.
- You are proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- An academic or extracurricular interest in immigration, international studies, political science, public interest, or human rights is preferred.
- Language skills such as Spanish, French, or Arabic are a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Washington, DC.
- Term: Winter 2027 (10-12 weeks).
- Modality: Hybrid, with at least one day per week required at the office.
- Schedule: Approximately 15-20 hours per week.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship at $18.50 per hour.
About Grossman Young & Hammond, LLC
Grossman Young and Hammond is a law firm based in Washington, District of Columbia. Founded in 2018, the woman-owned practice focuses on immigration law, including employment-based and family-based services. The firm also handles international protection, litigation, and human rights advocacy. Its clients range from Fortune 500 corporations and research organizations to individual executives and artists.
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