Detained Immigration Program - Law Student - Spring Internship (unpaid)

Erie County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project

Job Description

We currently have one (1) Detained Immigration Program internship opportunity available in Batavia, NY for the Spring 2027 semester.

This is an in-person internship in Batavia, NY for current law students ONLY who are enrolled in a Juris Doctor (JD) or Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree program.

Please upload your resume, a writing sample, and a cover letter explaining your interest in the internship.

About VLP: The Erie County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Project, Inc. (VLP) is a not-for-profit corporation that provides free civil legal services to low-income people and small non-profit groups in a variety of legal matters including but not limited to detained and non-detained immigration, family law, eviction defense, matrimonial matters, consumer matters, estates, and end of life planning. Intern with VLP and help give a voice to those who are not heard!

Benefits of Interning with VLP:

Direct client interaction
Court observation
Opportunity to network with local Attorneys
In-house training, supervision, and mentorship
Potential for court appearances with student practice order (for qualified law students)
Complimentary attendance at VLP-sponsored Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs
Commitment letters for those seeking alternate sources of funding for positions at VLP

Minimum Qualifications: Current student enrolled in a Juris Doctor (JD) or Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree program.

Location: Batavia, NY 14020

Qualifications:

You must currently be a law student or recent graduate with the ability to work out of our office in Batavia, NY and commute regularly to the Buffalo Federal Detention Facility in Batavia, NY.
Access to a reliable vehicle and a valid drivers license is required.
A strong desire to work with detained non-citizens in removal proceedings is required. Some background in immigration law is preferred.
Fluency in Spanish or French is a plus.

Description: The intern will be involved in interviewing detained clients and screening them for relief at the Buffalo Federal Detention Facility in Batavia, NY. The student will also engage in legal research, gathering evidence, and country conditions research. The student will be offered the chance to observe and participate in an Immigration Court hearing.

NOTE: If you are interested in applying to more than one internship, please apply to your first choice. You will have an opportunity to select alternative internships during the application process.

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