About the role#
The Immigrant Protection Unit offers an opportunity to gain hands-on experience in civil legal services. You will work directly with clients under the supervision of an attorney. The caseload includes detained and non-detained defense from removal, asylum applications, and humanitarian-based filings such as U visas, T visas, and self-petitions for domestic violence victims. We hold a strong preference for candidates who speak fluent Spanish.
What you'll do#
- Provide direct client representation under attorney supervision.
- Conduct legal research and write comprehensive legal memoranda.
- Participate in community outreach initiatives.
- Assist with case-specific tasks as they arise.
What you'll need#
- You must be a current law student. Undergraduate applications are not considered.
- Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
- A strong commitment to public interest law.
- Superior oral, written, and presentation skills.
- Professional presence and demeanor.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, paid internship located on-site in New York, NY.
- The term for this position is Fall 2026.
About New York Legal Assistance Group
New York Legal Assistance Group is a civil legal services organization based in New York. Founded in 1990, the nonprofit provides legal aid and financial counseling to people experiencing poverty or crisis. The organization employs 486 people and operates out of an office in lower Manhattan. Its work spans areas such as family law, housing rights, and immigration support.
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