Refugee Representation Non Legal Internship-Fall 2021 New York, NY (remote)
Refugee Representation Non-Legal Intern-New York, NY (remote)
Fall 2021
Call For Applicants
Internship Description- The Refugee Representation intern will assist the team by providing general support. We are looking for currently enrolled graduate or undergraduate students who have a strong interest in and commitment to human rights, are fluent in a relevant second language (Spanish, French, Arabic, Mandarin and Russian, among others), want to work on behalf of asylum-seekers, and possess excellent organizational and communication skills.
The Refugee Representation program works to provide indigent asylum seekers with quality legal representation in their asylum cases. The program also advocates for legal reform and policy change on issues affecting asylum seekers in the United States.
We seek part-time interns during each fall (15 hours per week minimum). We would also consider having interns remain with our program for the entire academic year. Interns will be based in our New York office. All internships are unpaid.
Interns will gain- Assisting staff members in conducting screenings, intake interviews, intake write-ups, legal research, drafting supporting declarations for clients and potential asylum clients and keep clients and legal team informed by maintaining contact; communicating case progress.; All done remotely using video conference technologies.
Duties
- Drafting and editing documents;
- Updating and maintaining databases;
- Monitoring news and researching country conditions;
- Filing;
- If intern speaks a relevant second language fluently, interpretation may be involved and other duties and special projects as assigned.
Required skills & Experience
- Fluency in a second language (preference will be given to Spanish, French, Arabic, Mandarin and Russian speakers);
- Excellent writing and editing skills;
- Excellent research skills;
- Strong attention to detail;
- As the program deals daily with indigent asylum seekers who are often survivors of torture, it is important that the intern be comfortable speaking and listening during times of emotional crises;
- Background in human rights;
- Initiative and enthusiasm.
Required education: Currently enrolled in, or recently graduated from, an accredited undergraduate or graduate university.
Time Commitment: Minimum # of hours/week required: 15 hours per week
Number of interns: 2-3
Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover letter, Writing sample
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