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Fall 2026 / School Year 2026-2027 Student Law Clerk, Immigration Hub (Minneapolis, MMLA)

Position Type: Paid Temporary Part-Time
Location: Minneapolis, MN

Introduction

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA) is seeking a rising 2L or 3L law student to work in our Minneapolis office. If you're ready to contribute your skills and compassion to meaningful work, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity.

The successful candidate will work approximately 15 hours per week. Work will be completed in person at one of our community clinics on Mondays, with a hybrid work model offered for other work hours, allowing for a mix of in-office and remote work. We are hiring for at least the Fall semester, with opportunities to work over winter break and continue through the Spring semester. The position must end by June 30, 2027.

What's in It for You?

• We believe in work-life harmony. This role offers the flexibility to blend remote work with in-office collaboration.
• On Fridays, the office closes at noon and employees enjoy a half-day of paid flex time.
• MMLA provides on-the-job training and mentorship, with opportunities for growth within the organization.

Why MMLA?

• We're not just checking boxes. We're genuinely committed to diversity. Bring your unique identity, experiences, and perspectives. We value them all.
• Our mission is equal justice for all. In your cover letter, tell us how your background can help advance this mission.
• Discrimination and harassment have no place here. We're building a respectful, supportive workplace where everyone can thrive.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values for Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid, and we incorporate these values into all aspects of our work. We recognize the significant impact of racism and Minnesota's racial disparities on our clients and staff. We therefore devote special attention to racial justice issues.

The Regional Hub for New Americans

The Hub is a collaborative partnership of five immigration legal services providers in Minnesota: The Advocates for Human Rights (AHR), Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota (ILCM), Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA), Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS), and Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN).

Together, these organizations are expanding access to immigration legal services throughout Minnesota through legal access points, education and community outreach, rapid-response triage, and coordinated intake and referral services.

Immigration Law Project (ILP)

The Immigration Law Project provides legal representation to clients in a full range of immigration matters, including removal and deportation defense, adjustment of status, citizenship, and VAWA-based cases, including U and T visas. This position will focus specifically on work completed in collaboration with the Regional Hub for New Americans.

Primary Responsibilities

• Apply the principles of MMLA's Racial Justice Values Statement in all interactions.
• Interview clients and prepare immigration applications. Particular focus will be on intake screening and preparation of pro se asylum applications and other limited legal services for New Americans at the Waite House Community Clinic on Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Conduct legal research.
• Investigate and research changing immigration policies and their impact on the communities we serve.
• Attend monthly virtual Hub Consultation Clinics, as well as other pop-up clinics as schedules allow, to screen community members for immigration relief.
• Attend Legal Orientation Program (LOP) outreach and screening days at ICE detention facilities in Minnesota.

Required Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles.
• Demonstrated interest in and commitment to serving low-income and vulnerable clients.
• Excellent attention to detail, interpersonal skills, and oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments while building collaborative relationships with clients, staff, and community members.
• Ability to be present in person at the Waite House Clinic for all or most clinic hours on Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Preferred Qualifications

• Diverse economic, social, or cultural experiences.
• Second-language proficiency, especially Spanish. Other preferred languages include Arabic, Hmong, Haitian Creole, or Somali.
• Prior experience in immigration law.
• Experience in community outreach and engagement.

Compensation

$23.00 per hour.

Application Submission

Interested applicants should submit their resume, cover letter, and references at:

https://mylegalaid.org/employment/

Applications must be submitted by August 21, 2026.

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If you require a reasonable accommodation for completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in our employee selection process, please contact Megan Cook at mcook@mylegalaid.org.

Please direct all other inquiries to hiring@mylegalaid.org.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The terms and conditions of employment, including wages, benefits, and job security, may vary based on union status. Positions within our organization may be governed by collective bargaining agreements and union representation, while others are not.