[Hiring] Non-Legal Intern @Human Rights First

Role Description

The D.C office of Human Rights First seeks motivated non-legal interns for the Fall 2026 semester to assist in providing pro bono non-legal representation to asylum seekers before the D.C. Asylum Office and Immigration Courts. Interns will have the opportunity to work directly with clients on interviewing and document drafting and collaborate with attorneys on case strategy.

Opportunities to work on direct representation cases include:

• Non-legal strategy
• Forms completion
• Advocacy
• Non-legal research
• Brief writing

Human Rights First is dedicated to inclusivity and will assist interns with externship credit, work-study, or securing funding from external sources. This position is unpaid and will support the D.C. team of HRF and may be performed remotely. A computer and internet connection are required for this position. People of color, women, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBT community are encouraged to apply.

Non-legal interns meaningfully contribute to the Refugee Representation program, which provides non-legal assistance to asylum seekers who cannot afford an attorney and need help with a claim for asylum or other humanitarian-based forms of immigration relief. Interns actively engage in furthering Human Rights First mission of working in the United States to promote respect for human rights and the rule of law.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Dedicated interest and passion for immigration advocacy
• Experience working with vulnerable populations and survivors of trauma
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, clients, and community organizations
• Motivated to work independently to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Fluency in a second language, particularly Spanish, is a plus

Requirements

• Enrolled in undergraduate or graduate school or recent grads

Benefits

• Unpaid position
• Opportunities to attend non-legal trainings, advocacy groups, and discussion panels in the greater D.C. area and virtually

Submission Deadline

November 17, 2026

Start Date

January 29, 2027

End Date

April 23, 2027

Time Commitment

15-20 hours/week

Application Instructions

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Writing Sample