Public Counsel · 3 months ago
2026 Summer Intern - Immigrants' Rights Project
Los Angeles, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerPublic Counsel is a nonprofit public interest law firm dedicated to advancing civil rights and racial and economic justice. The Immigrants’ Rights Project is seeking summer interns to gain hands-on experience in direct service and policy advocacy for underserved immigrant communities.
LegalProfessional ServicesSocial
Responsibilities
Conduct client interviews and identify forms of immigration relief, with a focus on Asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), U Visa, T Visa, and VAWA
Assist attorneys on preparing applications for relief, conducting research on legal issues, appearing in court, and helping to draft advocacy materials
Conduct community outreach and education, as well as engage in policy advocacy and litigation to promote and defend the rights of immigrants
Qualification
Required
Students who intern with IRP are trained on how to conduct client interviews and identify forms of immigration relief, with a focus on Asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), U Visa, T Visa, and VAWA
Students may also assist attorneys on preparing applications for relief, conducting research on legal issues, appearing in court, and helping to draft advocacy materials
Students may also conduct community outreach and education, as well as engage in policy advocacy and litigation to promote and defend the rights of immigrants
Company
Public Counsel
Public Counsel is law practice firm that provides legal services including advocacy and impact litigation services.
Founded in 1970
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Karla Barrow Chalif
VP, COO, General Counsel
Tracy K. Rice
Vice President and Chief Development Officer
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