Children's Legal Services Legal Externship (summer 2026)

IRC

Silver Spring, MD, United States
Base: unpyid internship; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Legal research and analysis
Client interviews and communications
Immigration court hearing preparation
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster

Job Summary

  • The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster.
  • The Children’s Legal Services Legal Intern will assist attorneys in providing legal support to unaccompanied youth facing deportation, including legal research, client interaction, and immigration application preparation.
  • Internships are unpaid but may offer a per diem reimbursement of $15/day for food and travel costs, and provide opportunities to learn about U.S. immigration law and develop client service skills.

Matching Summary

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster.

Salary

Base: Unpaid internship; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Possible $15/day per diem reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Legal research and analysis
  • Client interviews and communications
  • Immigration court hearing preparation
  • Case management and documentation
  • Confidentiality and client privacy adherence

Nice-to-have

  • Spanish language proficiency
  • Multicultural work environment
  • Problem solving and client service skills
  • Positive attitude and flexibility
  • Independent work and good judgment

Key Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in JD or LLM program
  • Minimum 15 hours per week commitment
  • Ability to work in-person in Silver Spring
  • Strong desire to help immigrant youth
  • Effective communication skills
  • Background check completion with $30 donation

Work Rights

Must be currently enrolled in an accredited JD or LLM program; background check required

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