Law Student - Government in Falls Church, VA

Government

Falls Church, VA

Law Student - Government in Falls Church, VA

Law Student

No

Application Deadline
Monday, April 21, 2025

Law Student Volunteer, Summer 2025: Gain Valuable Experience at the Board of Immigration Appeals

Organization: **Members Only**
Department: Board of Immigration Appeals
Location: Falls Church, VA
Application Deadline: April 21, 2025

About the Organization:

The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) is the highest administrative body for interpreting and applying immigration laws. It is located at the **Members Only** headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia. The primary mission of EOIR is to adjudicate immigration cases by fairly, expeditiously, and uniformly interpreting and administering the Nation's immigration laws.

Job Description:

As a Law Student Volunteer at the BIA, you will work closely with BIA attorneys and Appellate Immigration Judges on a wide variety of immigration cases. This will involve drafting decisions, conducting legal research, and writing projects under the supervision of the BIA's Senior Legal Advisors. You will have the opportunity to gain valuable insight into the adjudicatory process and expand your knowledge of immigration law.

Qualifications:

- are eligible to apply.
- All applicants must successfully complete a background check before beginning the internship.
- Strong research and writing skills are required.
- Experience in immigration law, appellate law, and/or administrative law is desired, though not necessary.

Application Process:

To apply, please submit the following as a single pdf by email to Senior Legal Advisor Kristen Degischer at **** by 11:59 . on April 21, 2025:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Law school transcript (official or unofficial)
- Legal writing sample of no more than ten pages

Please use the email subject line format: [LAST NAME] Summer 2025 Internship Application.

Salary:

This is an unpaid internship, but academic course credit may be available.

Number of Positions:

2

Travel and Relocation Expenses:

There is no travel or relocation involved in this internship.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable experience at the Board of Immigration Appeals. Apply now and make a difference in the lives of immigrants and their families. Deadline for applications is April 21, 2025.