Legal Internship - Survivors of Torture Program

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Apply for this position, with a cover letter and resume, using the IRC Online Application: https://rescueglobal.secure.force.com/volunteer/
The IRC's Fall 2021 Internship Program runs August 30-December 17, 2021
Application Deadline for Fall 2021 Internships is June 30, 2021.

Immigration Legal Intern:

The Denver office is also building a legal services program to provide pro bono legal representation to survivors of torture, as well as direct legal services for family-based immigration. With oversight from the Immigration Program Director, the Immigration Legal Intern will work on a range of direct immigration services, support pro bono representatives, and assist in creation of training and policy initiatives.

Time Commitment: 10-15 hours per week

Duties:

• Research and prepare legal memos and materials for asylum applications, as well as other forms of immigration relief, for survivors of torture. Directly assist in the preparation of asylum applications and representation of asylum seekers
• Facilitate the development and maintenance of IRC’s training materials for pro bono representatives.
• With oversight from the Legal Program Director, prepare and file family or protection-based immigration petitions and applications.
• Assist with the development of community outreach strategies as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Law student or 2020 law graduate.
• Strong interest and experience working in immigration and refugee issues.
• Very strong written communication skills, including the ability to effectively distill and present complex information in a concise, accessible way.
• Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and manage time effectively.

Learning Objective: The Immigration Legal Intern will gain professional experience providing technical assistance and programmatic support to the Denver IRC legal program. The intern will deepen understanding of immigration law and policy, particularly as it pertains to refugees and asylees in the US. Additionally, the intern will gain practical experience working in a fast-paced environment for a large NGO in a challenging policy environment for refugees and immigrants.