Careers & Internships
Careers
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Fellowships
The National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) invites rising third-year law students and recent law graduates to join NIJC as a legal fellow for up to two years.
- NIJC invites rising third-year law students and recent law graduates to join NIJC as a legal fellow for up to two years, beginning in the fall of 2027. NIJC seeks to host fellows through programs including Equal Justice Works, the Skadden Foundation, Soros Fellowships, and other public interest fellowships, including law school funded programs. NIJC will work with candidates to develop proposals for submission, helping tailor proposals to address important immigration rights issues. To apply, please send a resume, letter of interest, law school transcripts, and writing sample. Though we will consider applications on a rolling basis, applications should be submitted to NIJC no later than July 24, 2026, to ensure sufficient time for selection and to prepare the fellowship proposals. Apply here.
- NIJC is proud to continue its Schreiber Legal Fellowship Program through the generosity of John and Kathy Schreiber. Applications for the 2027-2029 cycle will open in December 2026.
Internships
NIJC offers internships to law and undergraduate students in its various legal service programs, as well as in its communications and development teams. The internship presents an excellent opportunity to learn more about U.S. immigration law and policy, while making a difference in the lives of low-income individuals who need legal representation.
Spring 2027 Internships:
Applications for 2027 Spring Public Interest Law Initiative (PILI) law student internships are now open. NIJC will host two spring 2027 PILI interns, one in our LGTBQ Immigrant Rights Project and one in our Children’s Protection Project. You must be a current law student to apply for these internships. View more information about the PILI program. Apply for an NIJC PILI internship here.
Summer 2027 Internships
We will begin accepting applications in late 2026. Stay tuned for more information.