Law volunteer Job at U.S. Department of Justice, Detroit, MI

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  • U.S. Department of Justice
  • Detroit, MI

Job Description

Hiring Organization

Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR)

Location:

477 Michigan Avenue, Suite 440
Detroit, MI 48226 - United States

Application Deadline:

Monday, May 26, 2025

About the Office

The primary mission of the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) is to adjudicate immigration cases by fairly, expeditiously, and uniformly interpreting and administering the Nation's immigration laws. Under delegated authority from the Attorney General, EOIR conducts immigration court proceedings, appellate reviews, and administrative hearings. For further information about the Detroit Immigration Court, please visit:

Job Description

This internship offers students an excellent opportunity to develop research, writing, and analytical skills, and to expand their knowledge of immigration law. Legal interns will work in person, under the supervision of the Court's Attorney Advisors, but will also interact with individual Immigration Judges. Issues commonly before the Court include asylum eligibility, cancellation of removal, motions to reopen, and adjustment of status. The types of projects assigned to legal interns vary depending on the Court's docket, and may entail:

Drafting decisions on applications for relief from removal

Research and preparation of memoranda on complex legal issues

Drafting decisions on motions pending before the Court

Qualifications

Second- and Third-year law students are eligible. Strong research and writing skills are required. While prior knowledge of immigration law is helpful, it is not absolutely necessary.

This position is in-person . Interns must commit to working a minimum of 12 hours per week, for at least 10 weeks.

Applicants must be United States citizens. Successful completion of an FBI background check is required before interns can begin work.

Application Process

Applications must be received no later than 11:59 P.M. on Monday, May 26, 2025 .

Applications must include the following materials: (1) cover letter; (2) résumé; (3) official or unofficial law school transcript; and (4) writing sample of five to ten pages (not substantially edited by others).

Please submit applications by email to Samantha Topolewski at [email protected] .

Salary

Volunteer (uncompensated). Students interested in receiving stipends or academic credit through their law school should contact the appropriate person at their law school to determine their eligibility.

Job Tags

Relief, Internship,

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