Immigration Intern

remote type: Hybrid

locations: Silver Spring, MD USA

time type: Full time

job requisition id: JR00000302

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you’re a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Background: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 28 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. Domestically, our 28 offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency.    

Scope of work:  IRC’s Immigration Department in Silver Spring, Maryland, provides high quality, low-cost immigration services, including filing applications for adjustment of status (i.e., green cards), work Authorization, naturalization, and family reunification for a broad range of clients. 

Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for going through client immigration documents and assisting clients with requirements for consultations and application sessions with legal staff. 
• Answer client questions regarding immigration services, and, when necessary, refer clients to the appropriate IRC staff member. 
• General administrative support, including tracking, filing, and mailing relevant documents, applications, and notices of action. 
• Under the guidance of the supervising Immigration Services Manager, assist in putting client information updates in Lolly Law database. 
• Assist clients with document translation, authentication, presentation and completion. 
• Provide special assistance to clients with particular needs. 
• Promote the IRC’s immigration department through online and local networks. 
• Research immigration issues, polices and programs 
• Build partnerships with local agencies to improve systems of providing immigration services.

Learning Objectives: 

• Learn about immigration services available to newcomers. 
• Gain experience in online databases such as Lolly Law and application processing. 
• Experience working in outreach to support building partnerships. 

Qualifications: 

• Working towards a college degree related to international relief, humanitarian work or refugee law related subjects. Must be current student or within 12 months of schooling.*  
• Passion to work with  limited-English speaking refugees (second language proficiency a plus, Spanish strongly preferred, also seeking French, Dari, and Pashto)  
• Interest and/or work experience on U.S Immigration law and outreach knowledge (Prior experience in immigration is a plus). 
• Excellent research, language, database management, and record keeping skills. 

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 January 5th, 2026. 

This position is for the Spring semester and requires a minimum commitment of 4 months. Ability to come in-person to Silver Spring office is required. The immigration department is currently in-person Monday – Thursday and remote on Fridays. 

Spring 2026 Interns are expected to begin their internship term by attending an in-person intern orientation on January 26th, 2026 from 9:15AM-3:30PM.  

Investigative Internship

Location: Washington DC
Hours: Part-time, 20 hours/week
Dates: January 5, 2026 – May 15, 2026
Deadline: November 14, 2025 at 11:59 AM
https://dc.fd.org/interns.htm

Thank you for your interest in the Office of the Federal Public Defender.

The Federal Public Defender for the District of Columbia seeks unpaid, volunteer interns in our office for the fall, spring and summer semesters. Applicants are encouraged to apply for outside grants and funding during their internship. Preference is given to full time volunteers.

Investigative interns learn under the guidance of staff investigators. They work with the lawyers to investigate cases. Their main duties include conducting background investigations on witnesses, interviewing witnesses, gathering records, conducting crime scene investigations, serving subpoenas, and preparing for trial and other court appearances.

If you are interested in applying for an investigative internship, please submit a cover letter, resume, and references combined into a single PDF to:

Tyrees Smith
InvestigatorInvestigative Internship Coordinator
625 Indiana Avenue, N.W., Ste. 550
Washington, D.C. 20004

Email: tyrees_smith@fd.org

Qualifications. Undergraduate students who have an interest in criminal defense and criminal law, who have strong analytical, research and writing skills.

�� Become a Mentor. Change a Life. Join the Truancy Prevention Program! ��
Are you a criminal justice student passionate about making a difference in your community? The
Truancy Prevention Program (TPP) is now recruiting volunteers for our upcoming mentoring
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�� Cohorts begin every February (Spring Semester) and September (Fall Semester) — but
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tackles the root causes of truancy. By mentoring students and supporting their families, we help
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�� Currently active in 24 middle schools and 3 high schools, TPP is growing — and we need
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�� Why Volunteer?
Becoming a TPP mentor is more than just volunteering — it’s an opportunity to:
 Support students facing chronic absenteeism by helping address the root causes of their
challenges
 Foster meaningful relationships with youth and their families through consistent
mentorship
 Engage in community-focused service that reflects a commitment to justice and early
intervention
 Celebrate the progress and success of students at a graduation ceremony at the end of
each semester!

�� What’s the Commitment?
 Just 2–3 hours per week for 10 weeks
 Sessions are held once a week on either Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday
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Investigation and Mitigation Intern

Onsite, based in Arlington, VA
Part-time ∙ 15 hours a week ∙ From January 12, 2026 to May 15, 2026
Apply by October 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM

The Office of the Public Defender for Arlington County and the City of Falls Church, VA, represents individuals charged with crimes in Arlington and Falls Church who can’t afford to hire private counsel. The Office is dedicated to protecting the rights and dignity of our clients through zealous, compassionate, high-quality legal advocacy, and is further committed to promoting equal justice and racial justice within the institutions that make up our local criminal legal system.

Our office maintains a caseload that requires both a substantial amount of fact investigation (of alleged crimes) and mitigation work. The latter is a product of many of our clients suffering from serious behavioral disorders. Our support staff, including a Mitigation Specialist, Mitigation Paralegal, and two fact investigators, plays a critical role in serving our clientele and producing information and data in support of our mission, both pretrial and at sentencing. Given the volume of work we have, the Office is seeking several interns to work with our support staff on fact investigations, mitigation investigations, diversion programming, and sentencing advocacy.

Investigation and Mitigation Interns will participate in fact investigation of alleged criminal conduct, in support of trial defenses, and conduct interviews of relevant mitigation witnesses and defendants to gain information that could benefit negotiations and sentencing outcomes. The Interns may help prepare sentencing memoranda as well as pretrial motions that require social science research. Additional duties include making records requests, reviewing records (medical, psychiatric, military, employment, etc), reviewing academic literature, and any other necessary steps resulting in a thorough fact or mitigation investigation as assigned by the attorney. The position is required to have close interaction and build rapport with members of the investigative staff and public defender team more broadly.

A strong belief in equal justice and social justice is essential to success in this position. Strong research and writing skills are beneficial, as is the skill in interviewing people and building rapport. Knowledge of the criminal justice system is beneficial. Because the position may require considerable work with records, the qualified candidate will be focused, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and possess excellent time management and organizational skills. The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing is also required. Because this position places a premium on effort, people skills, research and writing skills are necessary. Those who are enrolled in or considering law school or graduate school in related fields such as forensic psychology, social work or social science would make excellent candidates for the position. The Office has a current need for at least one intern who is fluent in Spanish. This internship may be full-time or part-time, with a minimum commitment of 15 hours per week. Interviews and offers will be made on a rolling basis, so apply as soon as possible.

Metro College Internship Program – Management Associate I -Metro Transit Police Department

Job ID: 250851
Location: DC/MD/VA Metro Locations;MD-Metro Bldg New Carrollton
Posting Close: 10/27/2025

Job Description

The Metro College Internship Program will run from June 1, 2026, to August 14, 2026

MARKETING STATEMENT

Are you a college student passionate about public service, criminal justice, or making a real difference in your community? Through WMATA, the Metro Transit Police Department (MTPD) is offering an exciting internship opportunity designed to give you hands-on experience in modern policing.

As an intern, you will:

Work alongside experienced officers and detectives
Gain insight into criminal investigations, community policing, and law enforcement operations
Build professional skills in communication, leadership, and public safety
Explore potential career paths in law enforcement, forensics, or public administration
Whether you’re majoring in Criminal Justice, Psychology, Sociology, or simply want to understand the front lines of community service, this internship is your chance to step into a meaningful and impactful role.

What You’ll Gain:

As a WMATA MTPD intern, you’ll do more than just observe, you’ll be immersed in the daily operations of a modern, professional law enforcement agency. This hands-on, behind-the-scenes experience gives you a true understanding of police work and community engagement in action.

You’ll have the opportunity to:

Shadow officers on patrol and during investigations
Assist with administrative casework, research, and community outreach
Attend ride-along, court proceeding, and departmental briefings
Learn how departments use data, technology, and communication tools to protect and serve
Develop key skills in conflict resolution, ethical decision making, and public relations
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from high school or the possession of a high school equivalency certificate. Applicant must be attending an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in a discipline deemed appropriate for the position intern is seeking.

For students hired as Summer College Interns, the following distinctions are made from the above provisions of the Student Intern description.

The intern’s major or area of concentration must be aligned with the academic and functional requirements of the position for which the student has applied.
The intern should at minimum be a rising college sophomore.
The intern must possess a minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA.
In cases where the internship is a progressive internship offering the consecutive summer opportunities through graduation, the intern must receive a favorable performance evaluation for the prior summer in order to be considered for each subsequent summer.
SUMMARY:

This is an introductory, preparatory and training opportunity for college and graduate students designed to provide hands-on and practical transit industry work experience. Areas include but are not limited to: Bus and/or Rail Operations, Safety/Emergency Management, Engineering, Police, Information Technology, City/Urban Planning and General business functions. The assignments are on a temporary basis not to exceed thirteen (13) weeks of summer employment. Student interns may rotate to various departments based on their major in college/university and/or the respective departmental assignment. The student intern is supervised by an appropriate Executive or designee.

MAJOR DUTIES:

Duties will vary dependent on the assigned department. General duties may include activities in which the student intern:
Compiles, reviews and analyzes data. Operates a personal computer to verify, input and correct data required for producing reports.
Researches data for and assists in the preparation of management, operations, technical and administrative reports. Utilizes management memoranda, fiscal and operations reports and data to complete assignments.
Produces tangible work product specific to the assigned department to include presentations, reports, correspondence, graphic representation of data and/or project plans.
Reviews reports to identify problems based upon standard criteria and guidance from supervisors; recommends solutions as instructed.
Participates in training sessions related to various functions performed by department to which assigned; attends appropriate Authority, departmental and office meetings, etc., in order to gain exposure to transit functions.
Participates in and/or leads departmental meetings, working sessions, etc.
Evaluation Criteria

Consideration will be given to applicants whose resumes demonstrate the required education and experience. Applicants should include all relevant education and work experience.

Evaluation criteria may include one or more of the following:

Skills and/or behavioral assessment
Personal interview
Verification of education and experience (including certifications and licenses)
Criminal Background Check (a criminal conviction is not an automatic bar to employment)
Medical examination including a drug and alcohol screening (for safety sensitive positions)
Review of a current motor vehicle report

Prisoners’ Rights Internship (Spring, Non-Legal)

The Washington Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs (WLC) Prisoners’ Rights Internship provides students with firsthand experience investigating conditions in jails and prisons throughout the country. The Prisoners’ Rights Internship Program is typically designed for undergraduates; however, other students are welcome to apply if they are interested in a non-legal internship experience with the Committee.  

This position is currently hiring for Spring 2026. Our anticipated start for the Spring 2026 term is mid-January, though this is subject to change. Prisoners’ rights internships require a commitment of 20-40 hours/week and typically last 8-14 weeks.  Internships are a combination of in-person and remote work. Fully remote internships are not currently available.  

Applications for this role are due on October 31, 2025. Preference will be given to those who apply sooner.

About the role

The Prisoners’ Rights team brings cases and advocates on behalf of people sentenced out of D.C. that aim to challenge the unconstitutional practices of the D.C. Department of Corrections and the federal Bureau of Prisons. Undergraduate interns collaborate directly with our Prisoners’ Rights team to respond to requests for assistance and to advocate on behalf of people who are incarcerated in the D.C. Department of Corrections or the federal Bureau of Prisons. 

Responsibilities

Depending on the needs of our cases and clients at a given time, undergraduate interns should expect to allocate their work time as follows: 

60% of their time will be spent working on the Prisoners’ Letter Project. This work will include: 

• Reviewing, organizing, processing, and responding to correspondence from individuals who are incarcerated; 
• Managing client records and updating our client database; 
• Fielding phone calls from clients, family members, and prison staff; 
• Creating self-help materials; and,  
• Tracking and analyzing trends in unconstitutional conditions of confinement.

20% of their time will be spent on supporting our current litigation and investigation. This work will include: 

• Scheduling and participating in legal calls with clients; 
• Drafting and submitting FOIA requests on behalf of clients;  
• Reviewing and analyzing client records;  
• Corresponding with potential clients and/or loved ones of people who are incarcerated; and, 
• Participating in team strategy meetings and co-counsel meetings.  

20% of their time will be spent on other assignments, depending on the needs of our cases and clients. In the past, these assignments have included: 

• Visiting local jail/prison facilities to meet with current or potential clients; 
• Conducting research on relevant issues and policies related to incarceration; 
• Drafting advocacy letters and press releases; and, 
• Participating in team meetings and providing administrative support to the team. 

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and qualifications: 

• Commitment to social and racial justice reform; 
• Awareness of and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and orientations;
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills; 
• Ability to manage competing priorities, take initiative, and communicate effectively regarding the status of various projects; 
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism, including reliability and adherence to company policies and standards; and, 
• Ability to communicate in Spanish or other languages is desired, but by no means required.

Application Instructions

As noted above, applicants must be able to receive academic credit or outside compensation (equivalent to DC’s minimum wage) to participate in the Prisoners’ Rights Internship. You will be prompted to upload your materials below, including a resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, please be sure to explain: 

1. Your interest in the internship; 
2. Your experience with and/or commitment to prisoners’ rights; 
3. Your anticipated start and end dates (Please note that we coordinate our intern cohort’s start date due to an intensive onboarding process. As such, be sure to include your most accurate anticipated start date. We expect interns to be in DC for the spring term; however, our training is hybrid so for students whose semester starts later, please include the earliest time you would be comfortable starting remotely. Providing a start date that you know will work with your schedule (rather than the earliest possible date, for example) is preferred);
4. Your anticipated hours per week; and,  
5. An explanation of how you will receive academic credit or outside compensation equivalent to DC’s minimum wage (you do not need to have your credit or compensation finalized when submitting your application– we just ask that you explain your plan for acquiring it).  

Intern – Spring 2026
Closing Date: Friday, November 7, 2025

Are you looking to make a difference? When you work for the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), you don’t just make a living, you make a difference by shaping the future of the policing profession. Is it easy? No. Is it worthwhile? Absolutely.

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) is the world’s largest and most influential professional association for police leaders. With more than 35,000 members in over 176 countries, the IACP is a recognized leader in global policing, committed to advancing safer communities through thoughtful, progressive police leadership. Since 1893, the association has been serving communities by speaking out on behalf of law enforcement and advancing leadership and professionalism in policing worldwide.

As a leadership association, the IACP starts with our members’ needs. We think strategically and assess constantly; cultivate good judgement and drive change.

Various projects you may work on:

Assistance with projects related to improving law enforcement-based responses to people with mental health disorders and intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Assistance with organizing a focus group meeting and translating research documents for use by the field, for the IACP/UC Research Center.
Assistance, as needed, with a variety of IACP projects and programs
Assistance with Meeting Planning – Data entry of speakers, sessions, events into event management database. (2) Aid in mobile app updates for annual conference. (3) Assist with direct-bill accounts for annual conference hotels. (4) Assist Conference Manager with Banquet & other event orders. (5) Assist with reviewing meeting space requests from group managers for space use during IACP 2025. (6) Aid in monitoring hotel pick-up reports. (7) Other duties related to the planning and logistical management of the annual conference as assigned.
Assistance with administrative and logistical support for the IACP Policy Center, as well as researching, editing, and formatting Policy Center documents.
Assistance on IACP management studies as needed.
Assistance with projects related to Community-Based Crime Reduction (CBCR).
Assistance with projects related to Anti-Human Trafficking.
Assistance with projects related to Victim Services.
Additional tasks or projects as needed.
Education/Areas of Study:
Forensic Psychology, Law, Criminology, Policy, Criminal Justice, Event/Meeting/Hotel/Hospitality Management, Business Management, or a related field

Qualifications & Eligibility:

Applicant must be a college student, a graduate student, or a recent graduate within the past six months
Self-starter who is organized and able to work independently
Minimum 2.7 grade point average
Excellent computer skills
Strong Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint experience and capabilities
A strong detail-oriented mindset
Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines
Ability to communicate and present oneself professionally to stakeholders, association members, partners, and team members
Remote work & periodic check-ins
Knowledge of or interest in the law enforcement profession is a plus

Justice Education Intern Spring 2026
Location: Washington, DC
Closing Date: November 1, 2025

Company Description
The Council for Court Excellence (CCE) is a non-profit organization that brings people together to conduct research, educate, and advocate to make D.C.’s unique legal systems more just, equitable, and accountable to the community. We envision a D.C. where individuals, organizations, and government work together to build safe and thriving communities with a trusted legal system that meets the needs of its people, protects their rights, and promotes dignity and justice for all.

Job Description
The CCE Justice Education internship program provides a unique opportunity for exceptional undergraduate students to contribute directly and tangibly to District-wide justice reform. Ideal candidates will be passionate about systemic change within the justice system, public education, and outreach and must have outstanding writing, editing, and organizational skills.

General Responsibilities
Justice Education Interns at the Council for Court Excellence will participate in hands-on public outreach efforts that directly impact the D.C. community. CCE’s justice education work includes both developing guides, resources, and practical tools for D.C. residents to help them understand the complex nature of the legal system and disseminating those resources as widely as possible. Specifically, interns can expect to:

• Research and draft educational guides to increase community understanding of the civil, criminal, and juvenile justice systems and to improve outcomes;
• Support planning and implementation of educational programs, including logistics support, drafting scripts, and creating trainings;
• Track and lead outreach work to various community partners including small businesses, nonprofit advocacy organizations, workforce development organizations, job readiness programs, etc.;
• Draft website and social media content, and develop outreach materials like one-pagers, flyers, etc.;
• Provide substantive and logistical assistance to certain CCE committees through attending meetings, researching project leads, and reviewing literature; and
• Assist with project committees’ report release events and other special events as needed.

Spring 2026 Liberty and National Security Program (LNS) Undergraduate Internship
Location: Washington, DC
Salary: $17.95 per hour
Closing Date: November 24, 2025

The Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law is a nonpartisan law and policy institute that seeks to improve the systems of democracy and justice in the United States. We work to hold our political institutions and laws accountable to the twin American ideals of democracy and equal justice for all. The Brennan Center’s work ranges from voting rights to campaign finance reform, from ending mass incarceration to preserving Constitutional protections in national security policies. Part think-tank, part advocacy group, part cutting edge communications hub, we start with rigorous research. We craft innovative policies. And we fight for them – in Congress and the states, in the courts, and in the court of public opinion.

We are seeking interns to provide research, administrative, and clerical support to staff in our Washington D.C office.

Responsibilities: The Liberty and National Security Program (LNS) interns typically conduct research on program issues, such as surveillance, religious and racial profiling, counter-terrorism initiatives, and presidential emergency powers; copy-editing and cite checking research papers, blogs, op-eds, or other materials; assisting with scheduling, mailing publications, and maintaining contact lists. In addition, interns may occasionally assist with general administrative and clerical work for the LNS program, including filing, photocopying, shipping and mailing, coordinating meetings, setting up meeting space, and assisting with travel arrangements and expense reports. There are also opportunities to attend and observe substantive meetings, events, and conversations on program work.

All interns will assist with research, clerical work, and general administrative tasks for the Brennan Center. Administrative tasks can include, but not limited to, assisting front desk and assisting with tasks within events. Additionally, there will be opportunities to attend and observe substantive meetings, events, and conversations on program work.