Undergraduate Internship – Detained Adult Program, Direct Representation

Amica Center for Immigrant Rights

. Conduct individualized country conditions research for asylum and other protection-based cases .

Posted 10/27/2026internshipRemote • United StatesEntry LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong research and writing skills while providing administrative support in immigration-related cases. Exhibits fluency in Spanish and a commitment to human rights and social justice, particularly in working with low-income clients.

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Spanish FluencyResearch SkillsWriting SkillsAdministrative SupportInterest In Human Rights

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Soft Skills

Ability To Work IndependentlyAbility To Work Within A TeamAbility To Relate To Clients

Tools & Technologies

LaptopComputerReliable InternetPhone

Industry Keywords

Immigration LawAsylum CasesSocial JusticeHuman RightsFOIA Requests

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct individualized country conditions research for asylum and other protection-based cases
Assist in preparing applications for immigration relief and other immigration case forms, including FOIA requests
Assist with interpretation and translation
Assist with the hotline for detained adults
Obtain criminal and medical records and collect other evidence supporting clients’ cases
Communicate with clients and their family members via telephone
Provide administrative and programmatic support to Detained Adult Program staff
Gain exposure to immigration law and current immigration issues
Opportunity to appear in or observe court in person if comfortable
Opportunities for occasional in-office work, in-person meetings, and events with staff and fellow interns

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program
Ability to commit 15-20 hours a week for 10 weeks
Spanish fluency
Strong interest in human rights, social justice, and immigration rights issues
Excellent research and writing skills
Willingness to complete administrative work
Ability to work independently and within a team
Ability to relate to and work with low-income clients with histories of trauma and/or previous interactions with the criminal justice system is a plus
Access to a laptop or computer
Reliable internet
A phone
Submit a cover letter, resume, and at least 2 references
Applications must be submitted in .pdf format
Apply to only one department within Amica Center

Benefits

Comp & perks

Internships are unpaid
Amica Center can assist students seeking internship credit
A limited number of small scholarship stipends are available by separate application
Amica Center may be able to provide access to a temporary laptop as needed