Children's Legal Services Legal Externship (summer 2026)

International Rescue Committee Inc

Silver Spring, United States
Legal research and analysis
Client interviews and communication
Drafting legal applications and motions
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) provides legal services to unaccompanied youth facing deportation, assisting with applications for Asylum, SIJS, and other humanitarian relief

Job Summary

  • The International Rescue Committee (IRC) provides legal services to unaccompanied youth facing deportation, assisting with applications for Asylum, SIJS, and other humanitarian relief.
  • Interns will gain experience in client interviews, legal research, drafting declarations and applications, and preparing for court proceedings.
  • This is an unpaid internship for Summer 2026, with potential for per diem reimbursement and eligibility for scholarships.

Matching Summary

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) provides legal services to unaccompanied youth facing deportation, assisting with applications for Asylum, SIJS, and other humanitarian relief.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Legal research and analysis
  • Client interviews and communication
  • Drafting legal applications and motions
  • Case management and file organization
  • Adherence to confidentiality and privacy

Nice-to-have

  • Sensitivity to cultural differences
  • Patience and understanding
  • Solutions-driven change-maker

Key Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in JD or LLM program
  • Minimum 15 hours per week commitment
  • Ability to work in-person at Silver Spring office
  • Spanish language proficiency is a plus

Work Rights

Not specified

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