Interns will become familiar with the Immigration and Nationality Act, the Code of Federal Regulations, and immigration case law set forth by the Board of Immigration Appeals and the federal courts. Typical assignments include drafting decisions on applications for relief and motions in immigration proceedings, as well as writing legal memoranda on relevant caselaw development and researching the immigration implications of certain federal and state criminal convictions. All interns work under the supervision of one or more staff attorneys.

This internship will require a commitment of 40 hours per week for 10 weeks.

Due to COVID-19, if selected, you may be expected to telework for an undefined period under the Department’s evacuation authority, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Employees in this status may be notified of a requirement to report in person to the component workplace with an advance notice of not less than 30 days. Prior to a requirement to report to the workplace, employees may be eligible to request to continue to telework one or more days a pay period depending upon the terms of the component’s telework policy.

Prior knowledge of immigration law is helpful, though not necessary; however, strong research and writing skills are required.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and should include each of the following in PDF format:

Please email application materials with the subject line "[Applicant's Name] - EOIR Summer 2022 Internship Application" to:

Nathan Dehnert, Attorney Advisor

Nathan.Dehnert@usdoj.gov

The Court will accommodate students interested in completing the internship for academic credit.

Note: All interns at the Court must (1) be United States citizens subject to limited exceptions; (2) be enrolled in law school at the time of their application and their internship; and (3) successfully complete an FBI background check before beginning their internships.