Immigration Legal Services Intern Spring 2026

IRC

Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Base: unpyid internship; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Hybrid
Immigration legal services
Client intake and interviewing
Uscis form preparation
The IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian NGOs working in over 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity, and hope to displaced people

Job Summary

  • The IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian NGOs working in over 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity, and hope to displaced people.
  • Interns will assist with immigration applications, client intakes, and document management while gaining practical experience in nonprofit immigration legal services.
  • The internship is unpaid but offers per diem reimbursement and a hybrid work model combining office, remote, and field work in Baltimore.

Matching Summary

The IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian NGOs working in over 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity, and hope to displaced people.

Salary

Base: unpaid internship; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: per diem reimbursement $15/day, mileage reimbursement, university credit possible

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • immigration legal services
  • client intake and interviewing
  • USCIS form preparation
  • document tracking and filing
  • Microsoft Office proficiency
  • bilingual communication desired
  • hybrid work environment

Nice-to-have

  • experience with refugees and immigrants
  • strong writing skills
  • ability to work independently and in teams
  • knowledge of nonprofit legal services
  • cultural sensitivity and trust building

Key Requirements

  • prior experience or interest in refugee and immigrant work
  • prior experience or interest in legal services
  • fluency in English
  • minimum 20 hours per week availability
  • ability to attend in-person orientation and work onsite
  • proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-based applications

Work Rights

Not specified

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