IRAP Litigation Fellow- Fall 2025-2027

This is an exciting opportunity for law school graduates to gain exposure to public interest litigation and to IRAP’s work. IRAP’s Litigation Department brings innovative court challenges in U.S. courts to address systemic issues affecting refugees, asylum seekers, and others in need of a safe home. IRAP’s Litigation department develops and brings a range of cases in lead counsel capacity, including FOIA, mandamus, Administrative Procedure Act challenges, and large class actions. Engage in all aspects of litigation and litigation-related advocacy under supervision, including case development and filing, legal and factual research, client counseling and interviews, motions practice, discovery, resource creation, policy advocacy, and media advocacy. Collaborate with IRAP staff members in other departments, including policy, legal services, and communications, to ensure that litigation is supporting and leveraging their work. Represent IRAP in externally facing relationships, including with other advocates, pro bono firms, media, and donors. Participate in tasks that support the organization, such as participating in cross-departmental task forces and providing feedback on organization-wide issues.