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 and administrative support. The position is unpaid and requires a minimum of 30 hours per week, with an in-person orientation on September 7th, 2026.
- 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, administrative support, and outreach in Silver Spring, Maryland.
What you'll do
- Assist with client immigration documents
- Provide administrative support
- Track and file relevant documents
- Update client information in Lolly Law database
- Assist with document translation and presentation
- Promote the IRC’s immigration department
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
- Excellent research, language, database management, and record keeping skills
- Spanish proficiency preferred
- Prior experience in immigration a plus
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the internship located?
The internship is located in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Is the internship remote?
The internship is in-office with a minimum of 15 hours per week required in the office.
What is the compensation for this internship?
The internship is unpaid, but may be eligible for per diem reimbursement at the rate of $15/day.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is August 21st, 2026.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a college degree related to international relief, humanitarian work, or refugee law, passion to work with refugees, and excellent research and database management skills.
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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