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Internship Asylum Research Jobs (NOW HIRING)

$2K/mo

... asylum seekers. The intern will conduct research, writing, and draft filings for the immigration court and United States Citizenship & Immigration Services. Through this internship, the intern will ...

... asylum seekers. The intern will conduct research, writing, and draft filings for the immigration court and United States Citizenship & Immigration Services. Through this internship, the intern will ...

Legal Intern

New York, NY · On-site

$2K/mo

... asylum seekers. The intern will conduct research, writing, and draft filings for the immigration court and United States Citizenship & Immigration Services. Through this internship, the intern will ...

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How much do internship asylum research jobs pay per month?

As of Jun 12, 2026, the average monthly pay for internship asylum research in the United States is $6,439.50, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $4,416.67 and $7,666.67 per month, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Internship Asylum Research vs Research Assistant?

AspectInternship Asylum ResearchResearch Assistant
Required CredentialsTypically enrolled in a relevant degree program, some research experienceBachelor's or Master's degree in a related field, research experience often preferred
Work EnvironmentAcademic or research institutions, labsUniversities, research centers, labs
Employer & Industry UsageInternship programs, educational institutionsAcademic research projects, government or private research organizations
Common Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding internship opportunities in researchJob roles involving research tasks, career progression

Internship Asylum Research typically refers to short-term, educational internships aimed at students gaining research experience, while Research Assistant positions are more permanent or long-term roles requiring specific qualifications. Both roles operate in similar environments but differ in scope, responsibilities, and employment status.

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POSITION SUMMARY:

HIAS seeks a Legal Intern, New York to assist HIAS direct legal services programs which benefit asylum seekers. The intern will conduct research, writing, and draft filings for the immigration court and United States Citizenship & Immigration Services. Through this internship, the intern will learn about United States immigration law, focusing on humanitarian relief, and the practice of law in a nonprofit setting. They will report to the Senior Staff Attorney, and they will work with the in-house Legal and Pro Bono teams.

We ask that applicants be available for 35 hours/week for 10-12 weeks beginning in June 2026. The compensation for this internship is $2000 per month.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Conducts thorough legal and factual research on topics assigned by HIAS Attorneys.
  • Writes memorandums, briefs, and other documents in support of HIAS immigration legal cases.
  • Develops client declarations and application forms through interviews.
  • Assists the legal team in preparation and presentation of asylum claims (affirmative and defensive); special immigrant juvenile cases; U-visa and T-Visa cases.
  • Maintains records and contributes to program reports in compliance with any applicable grants or other agreements.
  • Assists Pro Bono Attorney teams with client interview and client preparation of asylum claims.
  • Reviews, prepares and finalizes applications for client benefits.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

  • Current law student (rising 2L or 3L) or recent law school graduate.
  • Strong interest in asylum law and/or processing, human rights and international law.
  • Fluency in Spanish, French and/or Russian strongly preferred.
  • Must be resourceful, thorough and analytical in order to develop information and obtain materials relevant to the research requested.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills required.