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U.S Comm for Refuge

Law Student Intern

Arlington, VA · On-site

OVERVIEW The USCRI Law Student Intern will assist USCRI legal offices with substantive legal case work. The successful candidate must be committed to immigration and human rights issues and be able ...

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Intern B, Integration/Test Engineer

Herndon, VA

$25.50 - $48/hr

Job Title: Intern, Integration/Test Engineering Job Code: 42757 Job Location: Herndon, VA Job ... case design and implementation Document testing issues and failures and perform analysis of test ...

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What is a case intern?

A Case Intern is typically a student or recent graduate who assists professionals in fields such as law, social work, or consulting by supporting case management and administrative tasks. Their responsibilities often include conducting research, organizing case files, preparing documents, and sometimes interacting with clients under supervision. The internship provides hands-on experience in managing real cases and helps interns develop skills relevant to their future careers. Case Interns gain exposure to the day-to-day operations of their chosen field and often work closely with experienced staff to learn best practices.

What types of projects or cases can a case intern expect to work on during their internship?

As a Case Intern, you can expect to support a variety of projects, often assisting with research, data analysis, and preparing documentation for active cases. Interns commonly help case managers or attorneys by gathering information, organizing case files, and sometimes attending client meetings or court proceedings. This hands-on exposure helps interns understand the workflow of case management and provides insight into legal processes or consulting methodologies, depending on the organization. The experience can be fast-paced and collaborative, offering regular opportunities to work closely with more experienced team members.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a case intern, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Case Intern, you generally need strong research, analytical, and organizational skills, often supported by progress toward a degree in law, social work, or a related field. Familiarity with case management software, legal databases, and Microsoft Office applications is typically required. Excellent communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work well in a team set outstanding interns apart. These skills are crucial for efficiently supporting casework, ensuring accuracy, and contributing effectively to client or case outcomes.

What is the difference between Case Intern vs Legal Intern?

AspectCase InternLegal Intern
Required CredentialsTypically pursuing or holding a degree in law or related fieldSame as Case Intern, often law students or recent graduates
Work EnvironmentLaw firms, corporate legal departments, courtsLaw firms, government agencies, legal departments
Employer & Industry UsageCommon in legal and judicial settingsCommon in legal and governmental sectors
Search & Comparison IntentOften compared for internship roles in lawSimilar search intent, but more general legal internship

Both Case Intern and Legal Intern roles are designed for students or recent graduates pursuing a legal career. They often share similar credentials, work environments, and industry usage. The main difference lies in terminology, with 'Case Intern' sometimes emphasizing specific casework or judicial proceedings, while 'Legal Intern' is a broader term for legal internships across various organizations.

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Children's Legal Services Legal Externship ( Fall 2026)

Theirc

Silver Spring, MD

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 12 days ago

Job description

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.

SCOPE OF 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 analysis to support clients' applications for Asylum, 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 opportunity 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, drafting 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:

  • Client 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 may assist client with initial drafting of their personal declarations and other personal fact-finding relevant to their immigration applications.
  • Draft 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 assist 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 lawin 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.
  • Willingness to learn about IRC history, philosophy, global work, and local efforts.
  • Adherence to IRC code of conduct, volunteer and workplace policies

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

TO APPLY

Click Apply Now at the top of this page. Please attach a resume, cover letter, and a list of (at least) three references to your application. The deadline to apply is August 21st, 2026.

This position is for the Fall semester and requires a minimum commitment of 24 hours per week. Ability to work in-person at the Silver Spring office and at a minimum of 15 hours per week is required.

Fall 2026 interns are expected to begin their internship term by attending an in-person intern orientation on September 7th, 2026 from 9:15AM-3:30PM.
We currently offer internships during the following semesters:

Spring: January - May
Summer: June - August
Fall: September - December


Internships are typically posted 2-3 months prior to the anticipated start date.

Note: Internships with the IRC in Silver Spring are unpaid. Fall 2026 interns may be eligible for per diem reimbursement at the rate of $15/day to offset the costs of food and travel. For information on scholarship opportunities, contact your university or the IRC Silver Spring Community Engagement Coordinator Michalina Kulesza at michalina.kulesza@rescue.org.

*Candidates applying not enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and outside of 12 months from graduation are welcome to apply.These candidates will be processed as volunteers.

To protect our clients, the IRC requires all selected applicants to complete background checks. We ask that you make a $30 donation to help us cover the associated costs. Currently, 87% of our funding goes directly to programming to support our clients, and your help to cover this cost will ensure that no funding is directed away from serving our clients. Instructions will be provided after you have been selected to intern or volunteer.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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US Benefits: We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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