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Role Overview:

  • Summer internship with U.S. Legal Services, remote with option to work from New York City office.
  • Full-time 10-week commitment from June 7 to August 13, 2027.
  • Open to rising 2L and 3L students enrolled in a U.S. J.D. program.

Responsibilities:

  • Support direct representation by drafting memos, briefs, and interviewing clients.
  • Conduct intake interviews and identify client needs for direct services.
  • Draft legal guides, analyze changes in law, and support outreach and educational efforts.

Compensation & Requirements:

  • Paid interns receive $17/hour (or state minimum wage) for 40 hours per week.
  • Externs may receive academic credit coordinated with their school.
  • Must have U.S. work authorization for internship; externship candidates may apply regardless.

International Refugee Assistance Project

The International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) helps forcibly displaced people and their families seek safe passage to the United States through legal representation and advocacy. It is a mission-driven nonprofit that values diversity, equal opportunity, and client empowerment.

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