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Internships & Volunteering

ILCM is grateful to the volunteers and interns who share their time and talents with our organization. These volunteers enable ILCM to expand our services in ways that would not otherwise be possible for a small nonprofit legal office.

Get involved:

Specific, ongoing volunteer and internship positions are listed below, but the list is not exhaustive. We also mobilize volunteers in our network on an as-needed basis. If you have unique language capacity, talents, or connections and want to get involved, please fill out this form to join our volunteer network, receive notifications about one-time volunteer opportunities, and get updates on new internship positions.

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Apply for an internship:

Applicants interested in specific positions should email a resume and cover letter to volunteer@ilcm.org, attn: Volunteer Coordinator. Some positions may have additional requirements such as references or writing samples. For more details, please contact the volunteer coordinator at (651) 641-1011.

Cover letters must address the following points:

  1. What is your interest in ILCM’s work?
  2. What contributions can you bring to the organization?
  3. Why do you believe that advocacy for immigrants is important?

ILCM does not discriminate on basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Other volunteering opportunities are available with the following organizations that align closely with ILCM’s values:

  • Crimmigation Law Clerk Researcher

    Responsibilities

    -Work on case assistance projects for Staff Attorneys, including client correspondence, country conditions research, legal briefs, and organizing filings
    -Conduct research on Westlaw or Lexis
    -Draft case memos and research memos
    -If interested, obtaining certified student attorney status and assisting with cases
    -If interested, could include remote, in-person intake, including at ICE detention centers

    Requirements

    •Must be enrolled in law school. •Prior experience in immigration research and/or criminal research preferred.

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  • Pro Bono Naturalization Law Clerk/Intern

    Responsibilities

    1. Conduct legal research on naturalization laws

    2. Assist in preparing N-400 naturalization applications and supporting documentation

    3. Communicate with clients to gather information, request documents and provide updates.

    4. Assist attorneys and accredited representatives in preparing clients for naturalization interviews

    Requirements

    1. Current JD candidate or L.L.M student 2. Strong interest in immigration law 3. Excellent legal research skills and attention to detail 4. Ability to manage and work in a group setting 5. Second language proficiency ( Spanish, Somali, Hmong, Amharic, Oromo, Karen ) is a plus.

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    Open until filled

  • RPO Naturalization Law clerk / Intern (Worthington)

    Responsibilities

    1. Client communication; drafting letters
    2. Administrative tasks such as mailing and maintaining physical files
    3. Administrative tasks such as reviewing open cases in Legal Server
    4. Following a case closing protocol for cases ready to be closed
    5. Legal Research for non-detained individuals
    6. Legal Research for detained individuals

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    Requirements

    1. Current JD candidate or L.L.M student 2. Strong interest in immigration law 3. Excellent legal research skills and attention to detail 4. Ability to manage and work in a group setting 5. Other language proficiency (Somali, Haitian Creole, Amharic, Tigrinya, Oromo, Spanish) is a plus.

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    Open until filled