Closing Date: 29th March, 2024
Description:
Job Description:The United States Department of Justice has one opening for a legal intern with the Harlingen Immigration Court for Summer 2024. First-year and second-year law students are eligible to apply. Prior knowledge of immigration law is preferred, but not necessary. Strong research and writing skills are required.
Issues commonly before the Court include eligibility for asylum and cancellation of removal, as well as motions to reopen, terminate, and reconsider. The types of projects assigned to legal interns vary depending on the Court's docket and will entail:
- Research and preparation of memoranda on complex legal issues
- Drafting decisions on motions pending before the Court
- Drafting decisions on applications for relief from removal
This internship offers an excellent opportunity to develop research, writing, and analytical skills. Legal interns will work under the supervision of the Court's Attorney Advisors but will also interact with Immigration Judges. Interns will also have the opportunity to observe immigration court proceedings.
This internship is an unpaid/volunteer position. However, students may be eligible for academic credit or work-study funding. Students interested in receiving credit or work-study should contact the appropriate person at their law school to determine their eligibility. This will be a six-week internship; the start date and hours are flexible.
Qualifications:
All applicants must be United States citizens. Applicants will be required to meet a residency requirement and must pass a background and security clearance check. For more details, visit: https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/conditions-employment.