Fellowship Sponsorship Opportunities
Internship Opportunities
Fellowship Sponsorship Opportunities
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Internship Opportunities
Internship Opportunities in Washington, DC
Revised DECEMBER 17, 2012 | Download 
FOUNDED IN 1979, the National Immigration Law Center is the only national legal advocacy organization in the U.S. exclusively dedicated to defending and advancing the rights of low-income immigrants and their families. We envision a U.S. society in which all people—regardless of their race, gender, immigration or economic status—are treated equally, fairly, and humanely, have equal access to justice, education, government resources and economic opportunities, and are able to achieve their full potential as human beings.
Description
The National Immigration Law Center’s DC Office is looking for law students and graduate students for law and policy internships. Interns provide support to NILC researchers in one or more of the following program areas:
- Education Access — e.g., DREAM Act
- Economic Justice — e.g., Child Tax Credit, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP or food stamps)
- Worker’s Rights — e.g., E-Verify (employment eligibility verification)
- Health — e.g., Affordable Care Act (health care reform)
Within each of these substantive areas, research intern duties include:
- Providing research support to NILC research efforts through research and analysis.
- Preparing drafts, summaries, and charts, and helping prepare NILC publications.
- Spanish and other language skills are beneficial.
- Independent quantitative and qualitative research skills valued.
- Understanding of various computer programs is also important.
- Attend, analyze, and help organize public congressional or advocacy events.
- Administrative support to NILC.
Duration and Time Commitment
6-10 weeks, minimum of 10 hours per week. Full-time during summer.
Compensation
No monetary compensation. Academic credit may be available, depending on the school or institution in which the intern is enrolled.
To Apply
Interested applicants should send the following materials to dcjobs@nilc.org:
- CV/resume;
- Cover letter describing your interest in immigration, human rights, and/or public policy issues;
- A writing sample that showcases your ability to write clearly and analytically;
- Three professional references;
- A transcript (either official or unofficial) from colleges/universities that you have attended that shows classes you have taken along with class grades.
For additional information, you may contact dcjobs@nilc.org. Please submit one application but indicate the desired internship(s). Only those being considered for the position will be contacted. Incomplete applications will not be considered. No phone calls please.
Deadlines (flexible)
- January 31 — for Spring Semester
- March 15 — for Summer Semester
- July 1 — for Fall Semester
