Undergraduate Internship- Detained Adult Program, Direct Representation jobs in United States
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Amica Center for Immigrant Rights · 8 hours ago

Undergraduate Internship- Detained Adult Program, Direct Representation

positionUnited States
timeInternship
remoteRemote
seniorityIntern
workcardStart in 2026 Spring

Amica Center for Immigrant Rights is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing legal assistance to immigrants in detention. They are seeking undergraduate students for their internship program in the Detained Adult Program, where interns will support staff by conducting research, assisting with immigration applications, and communicating with clients.

Law Practice

Responsibilities

Conducting individualized country conditions research for asylum and other protection-based cases
Assisting in the preparation of applications for immigration relief and other forms related to the immigration case such as FOIA requests
Assisting with interpretation and translation
Assisting with our hotline for detained adults
Obtaining criminal and medical records and collecting other evidence in support of clients’ cases
Communicating with clients and their family members via telephone

Qualification

Research skillsSpanish fluencyWriting skillsInterest in human rightsInterest in immigration rightsAdministrative workClient relationsTeamworkIndependent work

Required

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program
Ability to commit 15-20 hours a week
Spanish fluency
Strong interest in human rights, social justice, and immigration rights issues
Excellent research and writing skills
Willingness to complete administrative work
Ability to work independently and within a team
Ability to relate to and work with low-income clients with histories of trauma and/or previous interactions with the criminal justice system is a plus

Preferred

A laptop or computer
Reliable internet
A phone

Benefits

Amica Center will distribute four $1,000 tax-free* scholarships to eligible interns for the primary purpose of educational and professional development.

Company

Amica Center for Immigrant Rights

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Amica Center for Immigrant Rights engages in unwavering legal defense and strategic litigation for immigrants facing detention or deportation, regardless of background, because everyone has the right to be free, safe, and supported.
dateFounded in 1999
location
Washington, DC, US
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
http://www.amicacenter.org

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Kathy Doan
Chief Executive Officer
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Adina Appelbaum, Esq., M.P.P., AFC®
Founder & Program Director, Immigration Impact Lab
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