Immigration Legal Services Intern
Quick answer
The International Rescue Committee is hiring an Immigration Legal Services Intern in Silver Spring, Maryland, to assist with client immigration documents, provide administrative support, and promote the IRC’s immigration department through outreach and partnerships. The position is unpaid and requires a minimum commitment of 4 months and 30 hours per week.
- Role
- Immigration Legal Services Intern
- Organization
- International Rescue Committee
- Location
- Silver Spring, Maryland
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking an Immigration Legal Services Intern to assist with client immigration documents, provide administrative support, and promote the IRC’s immigration department through outreach and partnerships.
What you'll do
- Assist with client immigration documents
- Provide administrative support
- Promote the IRC’s immigration department through outreach and partnerships
- Research immigration issues, policies, and programs
- Build partnerships with local agencies
- Assist clients with document translation, authentication, presentation, and completion
What it takes
- Working towards a college degree related to international relief, humanitarian work, or refugee law
- Passion to work with limited-English speaking refugees
- Interest and/or work experience on U.S Immigration law and outreach knowledge
- Excellent research, language, database management, and record keeping skills
- Prior experience in immigration is a plus
- Spanish language proficiency is preferred
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Per diem reimbursement at the rate of $15/day
Frequently asked questions
Where is the internship located?
The internship is located in Silver Spring, Maryland, and requires in-person work.
What is the compensation for this internship?
This internship is unpaid, but interns may be eligible for per diem reimbursement at the rate of $15/day.
What are the key qualifications required for this internship?
Key qualifications include a college degree related to international relief, humanitarian work, or refugee law, passion to work with refugees, and excellent research, language, database management, and record keeping skills.
How do I apply for this internship?
To apply, click 'Apply Now' at the top of the page and attach a resume, cover letter, and list of references. The deadline for applying is 01/04/2027.
Is this internship remote?
This internship is not remote and requires in-person work at the Silver Spring office.
How to apply
Apply directly on International Rescue Committee's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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