Children's Legal Services Intern (Fall 2026)

About this role

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety,   dignity   and hope to millions. If   you're   a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively   impacting   the lives of millions of people worldwide for a better future.  

SCOPE OF CHILDREN’S LEGAL SERVICES   LEGAL INTERN   WORK: The Children’s Legal Services (CLS) Legal Intern will support CLS attorneys in providing services to unaccompanied youth who entered the U.S. without a parent or legal guardian and who face deportation/removal in immigration court proceedings .      

The   legal   intern   will work   under the supervision of   CLS   attorneys   on specific projects   to provide legal and factual research   and an alysis   to support   clients’ applications for   A sylum , Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS),   and other humanitarian forms of relief   such as   T and U visa applications for survivors of human trafficking and other serious crimes .    The legal intern will have an opp ortunity to   assist   attorneys in preparing for   immigration   court   hearings   and/or state court   custody/guardianship   proceedings relevant to   Special Immigrant Juvenile Status .    In addition, the legal intern will have direct client   interactions to support clients with   initial   screenings,   follow-up meetings,   draft ing their   declarations ,   gathering   and preparing other evidence relevant to their immigration applications .    The intern will   perform   clerical and administrative duties to ensure client   notes are   current   and   files are   organized and   kept up to date.  

RESPONSIBILITIES   

Assist   CLS   attorneys   in providing   various   client   services including :    

• C lient interviews,   follow-up   meetings   and client communications .  

• Factual, Legal   Research   and Analysis.   Intern   will engage in fact-finding including   country   conditions   factual research, legal   research   and analysis   of   client   cases .  

• Preparation   of   Testimony .    Intern   m ay   a ssist   client   with   initial   d rafting   of their   personal declarations   and other personal fact-finding relevant to their immigration applications .      

• D raft   immigration applications   and legal cover letters/briefs   and court motions .  

• Assist   staff with   monitoring status of clients’ immigration court removal proceedings  

• Record client notes in case management system and a ssist   legal   staff with   sorting , scanning   and filing documents   in   case files.  

• Adhere to IRC policies, particularly those related to confidentiality and client privacy.   

• Display sensitivity to cultural and personality differences of clients.  Respect their beliefs and values.   

• Other related duties as assigned.  

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:   

• Intern   will learn about U.S. immigration law  in the context of unaccompanied minors and youth .    

• Intern   will develop problem solving and client services skills  

• Intern   will learn how to manage client cases within established deadlines  

REQUIREMENTS:   

• Minimum 15 hours   or up to 37.5   per week; preference for those that can work   37.5   hours .  

• Must   be   currently   enrolled in   an accredited JD or LLM program.  

• Spanish language   proficiency   is a   plus but   is   not required .    

• Strong desire   to help immigrant   youth   in   Maryland  

• Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and   have high   attention to detail.  

• Competency in Microsoft Office, data tracking, and file management  

• Effective communication skills.  

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.  

• Patience, understanding, flexibility, and a   positive attitude.  

• Willing ness   to learn about IRC history, philosophy, global work, and local efforts.  

• A dher ence   to IRC   code of conduct,   volunteer   and workplace policies  

This position reports to the   Managing Attorney   or    Senior   Staff Attorney .    

Position Details  

• IN-PERSON: Fall2026 internships will be hybrid. This includes a combination of standard office environment, remote work, and field time within the greater Baltimore area.   Intern   must be in person on   Tuesday  Thursday   (9 AM – 2 PM) and Friday (9 AM – 3 PM).   

• DATES: Internships start with a required orientation on Monday, September 14th (approx. 9:30 AM – 3 PM). Regular weekly hours start the week of September 14th, 2026, and will continue through December 18th, 2026 (14 total weeks).   

• HOURS: Internships require a minimum of 15 hours per week for   14 weeks . Interns should be able to come to the o

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