Internship/Externship

Undergraduates

We’re looking for looking for dedicated students interested in contributing meaningful work while developing professional skills in a range of topics focused on immigration law. Summer Internship applications are open now. Fall Undergraduate Internships applications are open from May 1 – September 1.

Interns will be exposed to a variety of areas with a primary focus on immigration law and process. Interns will provide clerical assistance, translate documents, and research specific questions of law and policy related to immigration and/or support our social media presence, outreach efforts, etc.

Potential interns must demonstrate a commitment to protecting immigrant rights, and have good research, writing, and interpersonal skills. Further requirements for interns include have reliable transportation to and from the office.

Law Students

An internship/externship with AIR will provide the student with practical experience in the immigration field and a more expansive understanding of how immigration laws function in relation to the criminal and civil jurisprudence of this country.

Interns/externs will have the opportunity to engage in research projects, assist in the preparation of asylum applications and other applications for immigration benefits. Interns/externs will attend immigration court with our attorneys and depending on the student’s year in law school, could have the opportunity to work in Shelby County Probate Court as a student attorney to represent clients in guardianship hearings as the predicate order for certain children to be eligible for lawful permanent residency.  

To apply, please send a cover letter explaining your interest in the position, a resume with three references (name, position, phone number and email address), and a writing sample to admin@airlegal.org.