The Capital Area Immigrants’ Rights (CAIR) Coalition is seeking undergraduate students with a passion for advancing immigrants’ rights to be part of our internship program for the Detained Adult Program (DAP). The Capital Area Immigrants’ Rights (CAIR) Coalition is seeking students with a passion for public interest law and immigrants’ rights to be part of our internship program for the Detained Adult Program (DAP). The Detained Adult Program works with hundreds of adults who are detained by ICE in Maryland and Virginia, providing information, support, and legal representation. We provide trauma-sensitive, client-centered services, and deeply value our clients’ autonomy as they navigate the fundamentally inhumane immigration system. The Detained Adult Program is comprised of three sub-programs: The Legal Orientation Program, Universal Representation Program, and the National Qualified Representative Program.
We are currently accepting applications for Summer 2023. Our Summer Internship Program requires a commitment of at least 10 weeks, starting on or around May 03, 2023. This will be a part time internship consisting of 15-20 hours a week.
Internships are unpaid; however, CAIR Coalition can assist students seeking internship credit.
Remote Work:
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and to keep our internships accessible to all students regardless of geographic location, all Summer 2023 internships will be remote. We encourage applicants from local schools, as well as those from outside the D.C. area, to apply. While there will be no requirement that interns conduct any in-person work during their internships, interns may have the opportunity to appear in or observe court telephonically or in-person if they are comfortable doing so. There will also be opportunities for occasional in-office work, in-person meetings, and events with staff and fellow interns.
Description of Internship:
Undergraduate Interns will provide invaluable administrative and programmatic support to our staff at the Detained Adult Program. This internship offers exposure to immigration law and current immigration issues.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and to keep our internships accessible to all students regardless of geographic location, all Summer 2023 internships will be remote. We encourage applicants from local schools, as well as those from outside the D.C. area, to apply. While there will be no requirement that interns conduct any in-person work during their internships, interns may have the opportunity to appear in or observe court telephonically or in-person if they are comfortable doing so. There will also be opportunities for occasional in-office work, in-person meetings, and events with staff and fellow interns.
Description of Internship:
Undergraduate Interns will provide invaluable administrative and programmatic support to our staff at the Detained Adult Program. This internship offers exposure to immigration law and current immigration issues.
General Responsibilities:
Required Resources:
Given the remote nature of this internship, all interns must also have access to:
How to Apply:
To be considered for the internship, please fill out this application form and attach the following materials in .pdf format:
- Conducting individualized country conditions research for asylum cases;
- Assisting in the preparation and filing of applications for immigration relief;
- Assisting with interpretation and translation;
- Obtaining criminal and medical records;
- Communicating with clients and their family members via telephone;
- Tracking important court dates and deadlines;
- Tracking case outcomes and updating case summaries.
Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program;
- Ability to commit 15+ hours a week;
- Spanish fluency;
- Strong interest in human rights, social justice, and immigration rights issues;
- Excellent research and writing skills;
- Willingness to complete administrative work;
- Ability to work independently and within a team;
- Ability to relate to and work with low-income clients with histories of trauma and/or previous interactions with the criminal justice system is a plus.
Required Resources:
Given the remote nature of this internship, all interns must also have access to:
- A laptop or computer (*);
- Reliable internet;
- A phone.
How to Apply:
To be considered for the internship, please fill out this application form and attach the following materials in .pdf format:
- A resume;
- A cover letter indicating your interest in the position. Please describe what experiences, personal or professional, have motivated you to apply;
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interviews may be scheduled and offers given before the deadline, so please apply as soon as you are able.
Please apply to ONLY ONE department within CAIR Coalition. For example, if you apply for this internship with the Immigration Impact Lab, please do not also apply for an internship with the Detained Adult Program. Please choose the department that best matches your preference, skills, and experience.
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Friday, February 03, 2023
