Immigration Legal Services Intern

Assist clients with all stages of the immigration process.

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Overview

Assist clients with all stages of the immigration process.

You have:

  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English; fluency in additional refugee languages preferred.
  • Experience working and communicating effectively in a multicultural environment, specifically with refugee and immigrant populations preferred.
  • Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of working independently.
  • Must be currently enrolled in a graduate/undergraduate program or have graduated less than 6 months ago.
  • Position requires in-person availability for the majority of the hours completed.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Interest in immigration, law or international studies is a plus.
  • A background check is required.

Potential interview questions

Can you provide an example of how you've effectively communicated in a multicultural environment? This question assesses your experience in diversely cultural settings. Give a specific instance highlighting your interaction with individuals from different backgrounds.
Why are you interested in immigration law and working with refugee populations? The interviewer wants to understand your motivation and commitment to this field. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a time when you had to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. How did you prioritize? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you use to encourage clients who may be anxious about their immigration process? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Discuss an experience where you had to work independently on a project. What was the outcome? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you plan to gain a deeper understanding of U.S. immigration law during your internship? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What are your goals for this internship, and how do you see it contributing to your career path? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of a team project you contributed to and your role in it? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 1 year ago - Updated 11 months ago - Source: rescue.org