What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fall 2026 Legal Intern, Immigrant Protection Unit position at New York Legal Assistance Group?
Who We Are:
Founded in 1990, the New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) is a leading not-for-profit civil legal services organization advocating for adults, children, and families that are experiencing poverty or have low income. We tackle the legal challenges and systemic barriers that threaten our clients' economic stability, well-being, and safety. We address emerging and urgent needs with comprehensive, free civil legal services, direct representation, impact litigation, policy advocacy, financial counseling, medical-legal partnerships, and community education and partnerships. NYLAG's staff of 380 impacted the lives of nearly 129,000 people last year.
Immigrant Protection Unit Internship:
Interns will have the opportunity to work directly with clients under the supervision of an attorney on a range of cases, including detained and non-detained defense from removal, appeals, post-removal order relief, applications for asylum, application assistance for naturalization, self-petitions for domestic violence victims, T visas for victims of human trafficking, U visas for victims of crimes, adjustment of status and other affirmative and humanitarian-based applications. The internship provides the opportunity for extensive legal research as well as drafting comprehensive legal memoranda. Finally, students may also be involved in community outreach and other project-based initiatives. Strong preference for fluent Spanish speakers.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
NYLAG's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
NYLAG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, people with disabilities, immigrants, veterans, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people, and those with lived experiences in the communities we serve are strongly encouraged to apply.
Founded in 1990, the New York Legal Assistance Group (NYLAG) is a leading not-for-profit civil legal services organization advocating for adults, children, and families that are experiencing poverty or have low income. We tackle the legal challenges and systemic barriers that threaten our clients' economic stability, well-being, and safety. We address emerging and urgent needs with comprehensive, free civil legal services, direct representation, impact litigation, policy advocacy, financial counseling, medical-legal partnerships, and community education and partnerships. NYLAG's staff of 380 impacted the lives of nearly 129,000 people last year.
Immigrant Protection Unit Internship:
Interns will have the opportunity to work directly with clients under the supervision of an attorney on a range of cases, including detained and non-detained defense from removal, appeals, post-removal order relief, applications for asylum, application assistance for naturalization, self-petitions for domestic violence victims, T visas for victims of human trafficking, U visas for victims of crimes, adjustment of status and other affirmative and humanitarian-based applications. The internship provides the opportunity for extensive legal research as well as drafting comprehensive legal memoranda. Finally, students may also be involved in community outreach and other project-based initiatives. Strong preference for fluent Spanish speakers.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Community outreach
- Drafting legal memoranda
- Legal research and writing
- Other tasks as they arise
Qualifications:
- MUST BE CURRENT LAW STUDENT. UNDERGRADUATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
- Excellent research, writing and analytical skills
- Strong commitment to public interest law
- Superior communication (oral, written, and presentation) skills
- Professional presence and demeanor
NYLAG's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
NYLAG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. People of color, women, people with disabilities, immigrants, veterans, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people, and those with lived experiences in the communities we serve are strongly encouraged to apply.