About the role#
The Children's Legal Services (CLS) program in New York provides legal representation to unaccompanied children under the age of 18 who have no immigration status. Interns will gain exposure to immigration processes, NY family court procedures, and trauma-informed, client-centered legal work.
What you'll do#
- Build and foster relationships with young clients by participating in meetings.
- Provide administrative support to the legal team, including tracking court hearings, communicating with clients, and preparing applications and supporting documents.
- Perform research on immigration issues and country conditions.
- Participate in online immigration law trainings and webinars.
- Assist in connecting clients with additional IRC NY program resources, such as educational support.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in an ABA-accredited law school with completion of 1L year.
- Demonstrated passion for working with children or low-to-moderate income immigrant populations.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Proficiency in Spanish is strongly preferred.
- Successful completion of an orientation and a full background check.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York
- Modality: On-site
- Term: Rolling
- Compensation: This is an unpaid internship.
