Immigration Court Observation Project Internship

Please note that internship applications must be submitted through the form on our website. 

Location: 

Hybrid - court is in-person, other responsibilities can be in office or remote

Description:

This internship is designed for individuals with an interest in immigration, human rights, law, and /or public policy. Interns will have the opportunity to observe immigration court proceedings, interact with other observers, and provide programmatic support.

This internship is for 6-8 hours per week.

Intern Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with entering court observation data.?
• Observe hearings at the Fort Snelling Immigration Court.
• Assist with data clean up and preliminary analysis for data reports.
• Attend monthly volunteer debriefs (as schedule allows).
• Develop content for the monthly volunteer newsletter.
• May involve assisting with remote or in person events.

Experience and Qualifications:

• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Sensitivity to diverse cultures.
• Strong professional boundaries and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• No prior immigration experience is needed but must be interested in learning a lot of information in a short amount of time.
• Must pass a background check.

Questions?

Please see our Frequently Asked Questions page. If your question is not answered in there, you can email internships@advrights.org. Please note that internship applications must be submitted through the form on our website.