Children’s Legal Intern (unpaid)
Assist in legal research and support cases for immigrant children.
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Overview
Assist in legal research and support cases for immigrant children.
You have:
- Must be currently enrolled in an ABA-accredited JD or LLM program and completed 1L.
- Deep commitment to immigrant rights and a passion for working with children and low-to-moderate income immigrant populations.
- Motivated, flexible, manages time effectively, and can work independently as well as within a team dynamic.
- Must successfully complete IRC orientation and full background check (Live Scan & HireRight).
- Must be based in the U.S. Must have U.S. work authorization or be a U.S. citizen.
- Fluency in Spanish preferred but not required.
- Equivalent work experience working with children and or serving low-to-moderate income immigrant populations (including refugees, asylum seekers, etc.).
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a situation where you advocated for a child or an underrepresented group? | This question assesses your commitment to immigrant rights and advocacy skills. | Highlight specific instances where you took initiative to support individuals in need. |
| What strategies would you use to manage your time effectively during this internship? | Understanding time management is crucial for meeting deadlines in legal environments. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you build rapport with clients who might be in distress? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience with legal research. What tools or methods do you use? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you understand about trauma-informed care, and why is it important in this role? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Have you ever worked in a team setting? Please provide an example. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why are you interested in working with immigrant populations, especially children? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges do you anticipate in this internship, and how would you overcome them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
Added 11 months ago
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Updated 10 months ago
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