Children's Legal Services Intern (Fall 2026)

L'International Rescue Committee (IRC) intervient dans les crises humanitaires les plus graves à travers le monde, aidant à rétablir la santé, la sécurité, l'éducation, le bien-être économique et l'autonomie des populations dévastées par les conflits et les catastrophes. Fondé en 1933 à l'appel d'Albert Einstein, l'IRC est l'une des plus grandes organisations non gouvernementales humanitaires internationales (ONGI) au monde. Il est présent dans plus de 40 pays et 29 villes américaines, où il aide les populations à survivre, à reprendre le contrôle de leur avenir et à renforcer leurs communautés.

Véritable force au service de l'humanité, les employés de l'IRC ont un impact durable en rétablissant la sécurité, la dignité et l'espoir pour des millions de personnes. Si vous êtes un acteur du changement passionné et axé sur les solutions, rejoignez-nous pour avoir un impact positif sur la vie de millions de personnes dans le monde entier et leur offrir un avenir meilleur. SCOPE OF WORK: The Children’s Legal Services (CLS)  Intern will assist CLS staff in providing services to unaccompanied youth who entered the U.S. without a parent or legal guardian and who face deportation/removal in immigration court proceedings.

The intern will work closely with CLS staff to assist with case management, monitoring status of immigration court removal proceedings, conduct country conditions factual research to support asylum and other immigration applications, draft immigration application(s) (e.g., Employment Authorization) and provide follow-up communication and other client services which may include supporting clients with research and referrals that the social services navigator is exploring on the client(s)’ behalf. The intern will perform a series of clerical and administrative duties to ensure client files are kept up to date. RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist CLS staff in providing services to clients, including setting up consultations and drafting immigration applications under the supervision of an immigration attorney.

Perform research on various factual, legal and social service issues Assist staff with monitoring status of clients’ immigration court removal proceedings Assist staff with sorting, scanning and filing documents in case files. Adhere to IRC policies, particularly those related to confidentiality and client privacy. Display sensitivity to cultural and personality differences of clients.

Respect their beliefs and values. Perform follow-up communication to clients. Provide occasional translation and interpretation (if the intern is fluent in written and spoken Spanish).

Other related duties as assigned. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Intern will learn about U.S. immigration law in the context of unaccompanied minors and youth. Intern will develop problem solving and client services skills Intern will learn how to manage client cases within established deadlines REQUIREMENTS : Minimum 15 hours or up to 37.5 per week; preference for those that can work 37.5 hours.

Undergraduate level studies or equivalent experience in public service community work Spanish language proficiency is a plus but is not required. Strong desire to help immigrant youth in Maryland Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and have high attention to detail. Competency in Microsoft Office, data tracking, and file management Effective communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment. Patience, understanding, flexibility, and a positive attitude. Willingness to learn about IRC history, philosophy, global work, and local efforts.

Adherence to IRC code of conduct, volunteer and workplace policies This position reports to the Managing Attorney or  other designated Legal Staff Member TO APPLY Click Apply Now at the top of this page. Please attach a resume, cover letter, and a list of (at least) three references to your application. The deadline to apply is August 21st, 2026.

This position is for the Fall semester and requires a minimum commitment of 24 hours per week. Ability to work in-person at the Silver Spring office and at a minimum of 15 hours per week is required. Fall 2026 interns are expected to begin their internship term by attending an in-person intern orientation on September 7th, 2026 from 9:15AM-3:30PM.

We currently offer internships during the following semesters: Spring: January – May Summer: June – August Fall: September – December Internships are typically posted 2-3 months prior to the anticipated start date. Note: Internships with the IRC in Silver Spring are unpaid. Fall 2026 interns may be eligible for per diem reimbursement at the rate of $15/day to offset the costs of food and travel.

For information on scholarship opportunities, contact your university or the IRC Silver Spring Community Engagement Coordinator Michalina Kulesza at michalina.kulesza@rescue.org .   *Candidates applying not enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and outside of 12 months from graduation are welcome to apply. These candidates will be processed as volunteers. To protect our clients, the IRC requires all selected applicants to complete background checks.

We ask that you make a $30 donation to help us cover the associated costs. Currently, 87% of our funding goes directly to programming to support our clients, and your help to cover this cost will ensure that no funding is directed away from serving our clients. Instructions will be provided after you have been selected to intern or volunteer.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Normes de conduite professionnelle : L'IRC et ses employés doivent respecter les valeurs et principes énoncés dans l'IRC Way, notre code de conduite.

Ces valeurs sont l'intégrité, le service, la responsabilité et l'égalité. Cookies : https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/cookiesettings Avantages sociaux aux États-Unis : Nous offrons un ensemble complet et très compétitif d'avantages sociaux. Aux États-Unis, ceux-ci comprennent : 10 jours de congé maladie, 10 jours fériés américains, 20 à 25 jours de congés payés selon le poste et l'ancienneté, une assurance médicale à partir de $143 par mois, une assurance dentaire à partir de $6,50 par mois et une assurance optique à partir de $5 par mois, un compte FSA pour les frais de santé et de transport, un plan d'épargne retraite 403b avec abondement immédiat, une assurance invalidité et une assurance vie, ainsi qu'un programme d'aide aux employés accessible à notre personnel et à leurs familles pour les accompagner et les soutenir en cas de crise ou de troubles mentaux Employeur garantissant l'égalité des chances : IRC est un employeur garantissant l'égalité des chances.

IRC examine toutes les candidatures sur la base du mérite, sans distinction de race, de sexe, de couleur, d'origine nationale, de religion, d'orientation sexuelle, d'âge, de situation matrimoniale, de statut d'ancien combattant, de handicap ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi applicable.