Monthly Archives: July 2025

Immigration Legal Services Intern (Fall 2025 ) | International Rescue Committee

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Immigration Legal Services Intern (Fall 2025 )
Location: Baltimore, MD
Job ID: req58503
Closing Date: August 17, 2025

Background
The International Rescue Committee, Inc. (IRC) helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to people forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 28 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to rebuild their lives. The IRC in Baltimore was established in 1999 and currently serves over 2,500 immigrants and refugees per year.

Scope of Work
The IRC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice to provide immigration legal services. Some of our services include filing applications for adjustment of status (i.e. green cards), naturalization, and family reunification for refugees, asylees and immigrants. Interns will gain experience working at an internationally recognized non-profit organization and a first-hand look at the basics of immigration processes and procedures.

Reports To
Immigration Legal Assistant or Legal Representative

Learning Objectives

  • Gain exposure to the challenges and opportunities for providing nonprofit immigration legal services.
  • Learn basic policies and procedures of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and Department of — Homeland Security (DHS).
  • Learn practical methods to fill out USCIS immigration forms, to organize and provide supporting documents, and to help clients write financial affidavits for fee waivers, affidavits of birth, and affidavits in response to USCIS requests for additional evidence. – Practice and apply basic interviewing techniques to conduct client intake forms, including methods to develop trust with clients, ensure complete disclosure, and identify red flags while gathering information.

Responsibilities

  • Under the guidance of IRC immigration staff, meet with clients to assist with specific applications and forms.
  • Track, file and mail relevant documents, applications and notices of action; maintain immigration databases.
  • Ensure that translation services for immigration processes and procedures are provided in a language that is accessible to clients during intakes and application completions.
  • Assist with special research or other projects.
  • Other tasks and related duties as assigned.

Maryland Police Officer and Probation Agent Scholarship Program Applications Open

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Maryland Police Officer and Probation Agent Scholarship Program Applications Open

Current police officers or probation agents or individuals planning to become a police officer or probation agent after graduation are encouraged to apply for the Maryland Police Officers and Probation Agent Scholarship.

Who may apply?

Students who are current police officers or probation agents or individuals planning to become a police officer or probation agent after graduation who are:

  • Accepted for admission or currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at a Maryland public senior institution
  • A Maryland resident or graduated from a Maryland high school
  • Enrolled full-time or part-time pursuing a course of study or program that would further the recipient’s career in law enforcement. 

How do I apply?

Individuals applying for the Maryland Police Officers and Probation Agent Scholarship must submit the online application through the Maryland College Aid Processing System (MDCAPS) using the MHEC One App.  

Important Deadline

  • The application for the 2025-2026 academic year will close April 1, 2026.

Service Obligation Requirement

An applicant awarded the Maryland Police Officers and Probation Agent Scholarship must sign and return a promissory note and service obligation agreement agreeing to begin fulfillment of the service obligation as follows:  

Award 

An annual scholarship award shall be 50% of the equivalent annual tuition and mandatory fees of a resident undergraduate student at the eligible institution. 

To learn more about MHEC and how we support our students, visit mhec.maryland.gov.

Legal Intern | Making an Exoneree

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Legal Intern
Location: Washington, D.C
Salary: $20 per hour

Making an Exoneree is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for individuals wrongfully convicted of crimes. The organization achieves its mission primarily through an extraordinary and unprecedented university course in which undergraduate and law students work together across multiple schools to reinvestigate likely wrongful conviction cases. They produce short documentaries and create digital platforms for each case, calling for exonerations and prison releases.

The program originated at Georgetown University, where Marc Howard and Marty Tankleff have taught the course every spring semester since 2018. Over the past seven years, the Georgetown program has covered 30 cases and contributed to 9 prison releases. In the Spring 2023 semester, Princeton University piloted a “Making an Exoneree” course with four additional cases, and it has already resulted in the release of multiple individuals. Now at four universities, 12 people (who have served over 200 years in prison for crimes they didn’t commit) are free through the Making an Exoneree program. Many others are also now represented by counsel and/or are receiving significant media attention.

About the Job

Making an Exoneree is seeking a Legal Intern to support the case review and selection process during Fall 2025. This position is ideal for an undergraduate student at Georgetown interested in wrongful convictions, criminal justice reform, law, or advocacy. This intern will play a key role in managing and organizing incoming correspondence, assisting with case file development, and updating and maintaining the central database (Airtable). This position collaborates closely with the Intake & Case Selection Manager (ICSM), Senior Legal Advisor, and Program Manager, assisting their efforts in identifying and evaluating cases with strong claims of innocence and clear avenues for reinvestigation. 

Key responsibilities include processing and filing mail, organizing incoming correspondence from incarcerated individuals and their families, and ensuring all materials are properly uploaded to case folders and databases. The intern will assist with data entry and case tracking in Airtable, helping to update case statuses and ensure all information is complete and accurate. Additional duties include supporting the ICSM in sending and reviewing intake forms, preparing cases for review, and contributing to preliminary case evaluations by summarizing materials and flagging key details. This includes researching cases online, requesting court documents and police records, contacting family members and advocates, and communicating with attorneys. They will also support the Senior Legal Advisor in setting up legal calls with potential program participants as part of the review process.  
 

Work Location: Hybrid, with an expectation of in-person availability at least three days per week (Washington, D.C).

Rate of Pay: $20 / hour

Estimated Weekly Hours: 20 – 30 hours/week 

Start Date: Mid-August


How to Apply: Please complete the application using this link: https://airtable.com/appJCizGn3F0pmAJq/shr5DSz1bkcoH9juv

Pretrial Officer | Alexandria Criminal Justice Services

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Pretrial Officer

Salary: $62,719.28 – $110,373.64 Annually

Location : Alexandria, VA

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 2025-00405

Department: Criminal Justice Services

Closing Date: 7/17/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

About the Department 

Alexandria Criminal Justice Services (ACJS) is a vital agency of the City’s criminal justice system. The program serves two purposes: supervising offenders and defendants in the community on behalf of the court system and providing the courts information on defendants during the arraignment/bond review process. The program fulfills its mission from two operational components — local probation and pretrial services. This agency operates under the authority of the Department of Criminal Justice Services- Comprehensive Community Corrections Act & Pretrial Services Act. A Pretrial Officer performs intake and investigative work of individuals who have been arrested and are awaiting a bond hearing, or who have been referred for supervision by a Magistrate or a Judge’s court order. This work involves interviewing, investigating, completing risk assessments, and making bond recommendations. The Pretrial Officer maintains a caseload of clients and ensures compliance with conditions of supervision, which have been ordered by a judge or magistrate. This work is performed under the general supervision of the Director and/or Deputy Director. This position requires early morning shift work.

Nature of Work

This position is in Alexandria Criminal Justice Services Pretrial Unit. It provides Pretrial Services to all three judicial branches: Circuit Court, General District Court, and Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court.  Pretrial Services enhance public safety and provide community-based supervision and accountability.

Illustrative Duties

  • Investigates which defendants will be Screen-in and screen-out for interview
  • Conducts a full background investigation
  • Verifies information provided by the defendant
  • Enters and updates all information into automated database systems (PTCC)
  • Administers the Virginia Pretrial Risk Assessment Instrument (VPRAI) 
  • Prepares detailed court report and bond recommendation for judges
  • Attends court daily for arraignment and bond hearings 
  • Manages a caseload by maintaining accurate and detailed information regarding client supervision and provides intensive case management services to clients who require more attention
  • Facilitate intake interviews and assessments
  • Conducts weekly, bi-weekly or monthly supervision meetings with clients
  • May be required to conduct client home visits, job site checks and coordinates services with outside agencies
  • Prepares supervision reports, sentencing reports, status reports, etc. for various court proceedings
  • Assist clients by referring to treatment resources
  • Obtains warrants
  • Appears and testifies in court
  • Performs related work as required 

The Ideal Candidate

Thorough knowledge of the principles of sociology and psychology relating to adults, family and adult counseling methods and skills; thorough knowledge of court procedures and laws; thorough knowledge of casework methods and client supervision practices; experience administering risk assessments, good knowledge of Evidence-Based Practices; good knowledge of the principles and techniques of motivational interviewing; knowledge of constitutional rights of detainees; ability to communicate clearly and effectively with individuals in stressful situations; good problem solving skills; time management skills; excellent written and oral communication skills; good decision making skills; good computer skills; ability to analyze attitudinal and behavioral problems objectively. Must have excellent organizational skills and be capable of working in a fast-paced team-oriented environment with tight deadlines.

Fall 2025 Intern – Missing Children Division (MCD) | National Center for Missing & Exploited Children

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Fall 2025 Intern – Missing Children Division (MCD)

Location: Alexandria, VA

Requisition Number: 633

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Interns will be assigned to an MCD specified team and will fulfill one or more of the following duties with the potential to take on additional responsibilities:

  • Provide technical assistance to families, law-enforcement and social-service agencies and courts with issues related to missing and exploited children
  • Liaise with law-enforcement and state agencies to help resolve cases
  • Organize case information and maintain a working case file containing documentation of all activities as well as materials.
  • Perform searches in open source and social media platforms
  • Support with maintaining updated information in the case management database
  • Assist with NCMEC data projects

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

  • Completed at least two (2) years of college with a concentration in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Psychology or related field
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze written materials
  • Ability to perform searches in open source and social media platforms
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to handle and maintain the confidentiality of highly sensitive information

Interested in International Affairs or Public Service?

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Attend the 2025 PPIA Public Service Expo to explore exciting career opportunities in public service on Friday, July 11 · 3 – 5:30pm EDT in DC.

Open to all undergraduate students or recent graduates is interested in international affairs or public service.

Free Registration

The Public Service Expo brings together representatives of the nation’s top public policy and international affairs graduate programs and employers seeking highly qualified individuals committed to public service under one roof. Undergraduates, graduate students, and professionals can benefit from the expertise and guidance they can access through this event.

Current Exhibitors include:

  • American University, School of International Service
  • American University, School of Public Affairs
  • Brandeis University, The Heller School for Social Policy and Management
  • Brown University, Master of Public Affairs
  • Carnegie Mellon University, Heinz College
  • Cornell University, Brooks School MPA Program
  • Baruch College CUNY, Marxe School of Public and International Affairs
  • Columbia University, School of International and Public Affairs
  • Duke University, Sanford School of Public Policy
  • Fordham University, Graduate Program in International Political Economy and Development
  • Fulbright Program
  • George Mason University, Schar School of Policy and Government
  • George Washington University, Elliott School of International Affairs
  • George Washington University, Milken Institute School of Public Health
  • George Washington University, Trachtenberg School of Public Policy & Public Administration
  • Georgetown University, School of Foreign Service
  • Georgetown University, McCourt School of Public Policy
  • Harvard University, Kennedy School
  • Indiana University, Bloomington O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs
  • Institute for International Education (IIE)
  • Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Studies
  • New York University, Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service
  • Northeastern University, School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs
  • Penn State, School of International Affairs
  • Penn State, School of Public Policy
  • Pepperdine University, School of Public Policy
  • ProFellow
  • RAND School of Public Policy
  • Rice University, Master of Global Affairs
  • Rutgers University, Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy
  • Schwarzman Scholars
  • Seton Hall University, School of Diplomacy and International Relations
  • Stanford University, Knight-Hennessy Scholars
  • Syracuse University, Maxwell School of Citizenship & Public Affairs
  • Texas A&M University, Bush School of Government and Public Service
  • The New School
  • The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
  • Tufts University, The Fletcher School
  • Tulane University, John Lewis Public Administration Program, School of Professional Advancement
  • University at Albany, Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy
  • University of Arkansas, Clinton School of Public Service
  • University of California Berkeley, Goldmann School of Public Policy
  • University of California Riverside, School of Public Policy
  • University of California San Diego, School of Global Policy and Strategy
  • University of Chicago, Harris School of Public Policy
  • University of Connecticut, School of Public Policy
  • University of Denver, Josef Korbel School of International Studies
  • University of Maryland, School of Public Policy
  • University of Michigan, Ford School of Public Policy
  • University of Minnesota, Humphrey School of Public Affairs
  • University of Notre Dame, Keough School of Global Affairs
  • University of Pittsburgh, School of Public and International Affairs
  • University of Southern California, Price School of Public Policy
  • U.S. House of Representatives, Human Capital Office

Attendees of the Expo receive unparalleled access to decision-makers in the admissions process at the nation’s top policy schools and employers in public service. Questions? Phone: (667) 288-0316 | Email: office@ppiaprogram.org

This is a non UMD event.

Student Volunteer Tour Guides Needed – USG New Student Orientation

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Student Volunteer Tour Guides Needed – USG New Student Orientation
Thursday, July 17 & Monday, August 1110:00 AM – 1:00 PM
The Division of Student Affairs and Career Readiness is looking for student volunteers to serve as tour guides for incoming students during USG’s New Student Orientation sessions. Tour guides will lead small groups of incoming students around campus, helping them become familiar with USG’s key service centers.
No script is required—each service center will have a representative on hand to share information. Tour guides are only responsible for guiding student groups to each service center.
A tour schedule and complementary lunch will be provided.Sign Up