About the role#
The National Immigrant Justice Center is seeking a law student intern for the LGBTQ Immigrant Rights Initiative during the Winter 2027 semester. This role focuses on providing legal services to low-income immigrants who identify as LGBTQ or are living with HIV. The internship requires a 200-hour commitment over the course of the semester.
What you'll do#
- Conduct client intakes and maintain regular communication with clients.
- Draft client affidavits and legal briefs.
- Conduct research related to specific client cases.
- Prepare legal applications.
- Observe immigration hearings or potentially appear in immigration court.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in law school.
- Experience working with trauma survivors.
- Strong organizational, multitasking, and analytical skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and standard IT systems.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Spanish proficiency is strongly preferred, as the role involves regular client communication in Spanish.
Location & details#
- This is a hybrid position based in Chicago, Illinois, with one day per week required in the office.
- This is a paid, part-time internship.
About National Immigrant Justice Center
The National Immigrant Justice Center is a nonprofit organization founded in 1984. It focuses on immigration law, policy advocacy, and impact litigation. The organization provides direct legal services to individuals and works on policy reform. It maintains a staff of 165 employees across offices in Chicago, Goshen, Indianapolis, San Diego, and Washington, D.C.
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