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The Tahirih Justice Center is a national, nonprofit organization that serves women, girls, and other immigrant survivors fleeing gender-based violence. Our interdisciplinary, trauma-informed model of service combines free legal and social services with bridge-building policy advocacy and research-based training and education. Our programs efficiently and effectively leverage donated professional services from a vast network of attorneys, medical professionals, and other experts to serve as many immigrant survivors as possible. By amplifying the experiences of survivors in communities, courts, and Congress, Tahirih’s mission is to create a world in which all people share equal rights and live in safety and with dignity. [Learn more about Tahirih’s Values, including our Commitment to Anti-Racism.]
The Tahirih Justice Center is seeking a talented and committed law student to join our team for an internship in Summer 2025. Selected candidates will assist with providing legal services to immigrant survivors of gender-based violence, as well as with strategic litigation through our Appellate Project. We are seeking dynamic and enthusiastic candidates with interests in immigration law, human rights, gender equality, and/or appellate litigation.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Research and draft memos, briefs, declarations, and other documents
- Engage in the development of legal strategy for appellate and impact litigation
- Assist with representation of immigrant clients in Atlanta Immigration Court
- Interview clients by phone and in person
- Fill out and file immigration forms and documents
- Otherwise support the staff attorneys with pending cases
Requirements
- Enrollment in law school
- Excellent research, writing and analytical skills
- Commitment to public interest law
- Language skills highly desired, especially Spanish
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States
Preferred
- Experience assisting or interacting with vulnerable populations
- Preference for individuals fluent or conversant in one or more languages spoken in the communities we serve.
Compensation: Tahirih pays interns a $5000 stipend for completing 300 hours over the course of the semester (prorated to the number of hours completed).
Submissions: Please include your resume and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the above qualifications.
- Tahirih works with a hybrid approach supporting both remote and in office work.
Tahirih Justice Center is committed to equal opportunity and promotes equity and transparency as core values. Tahirih practices inclusiveness in decision making through the use of consultation with employees throughout the organization. Tahirih does not discriminate against any person on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, ability, gender, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Applicants committed to equity from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities and identities, and in particular those from underrepresented communities are encouraged to apply.
Work Authorization: Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
