Pro Bono Scholar
The Center seeks law student Pro Bono Scholars for the Spring 2024 to assist in the representation of young people in immigration and family law matters.
At a glance
Organisation:
The Door
Type:
Full-time, Internship
Location:
New York, US
Job posted:
6 January 2025
The Center seeks law student Pro Bono Scholars for the Spring 2024 to assist in the representation of young people in immigration and family law matters. Our immigration practice focuses on pursuing forms of humanitarian relief including Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, asylum, U visas, and T visas.
Key Responsibilities
- Interview clients.
- Draft correspondence.
- Write affidavits and motions.
- Perform legal research assignments.
- Prepare immigration applications.
- Advocate with government agencies.
- Opportunity to appear on the record in Family Court, Immigration Court, and/or in administrative hearings.
- Provide related administrative assistance.
The Successful Candidate
- Must be a current law student
- Experience working with adolescents and/or clients in crisis is valued but not required.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply positive youth development principles to working with young people is valued but not required.
- Proficiency in Spanish, Mandarin, Haitian, Creole, or French is preferred.