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Mission Action · 3 weeks ago

Legal Internship Opportunities Summer 2026 Law Student Clerk

San Francisco, CA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Mission Action is a multi-issue organization dedicated to improving lives and advocating for immigrant rights. They are seeking a law clerk for Summer 2026 to assist attorneys in representing clients in removal proceedings and engaging in outreach and education on immigrants' rights.

Non ProfitSocialSocial Assistance

Responsibilities

Assist attorneys who are providing full-scope representation to individuals facing removal before the Immigration Court, the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS), the Board of Immigration Appeals, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

Conduct intake with potential clients, screening for potential claims for relief

Appear in immigration court proceedings

Participate in agency meetings, community activities, and trainings

Work on public campaigns on behalf of individual clients or urgent issues impacting immigrant communities

Engage in outreach and education in the area of immigrants' rights

Qualification

Immigration law experienceAdvanced Spanish skillsAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsWritten communication skillsCultural humilityIndependenceOral communication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeamwork

Required

Current law student; 2L applicants are preferred but we will consider exceptionally qualified 1Ls

Passionate about immigrants' rights and abolishing immigration detention

Relevant experience in immigration law and/or direct services

Demonstrated commitment to immigrants' rights and community empowerment

Advanced Spanish language skills required

Ability to work effectively with clients who are survivors of trauma, suffer from mental illness, and/or have had contact with the criminal justice system

Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team and independently to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workflow

Commitment to providing culturally humble services