International Refugee Assistance Project

Duration: This is a full-time position that requires a 10-week commitment, beginning on Monday, June 7, 2027, and ending Friday, August 13, 2027, with onboarding days scheduled from June 7 to 9, 2027, in IRAP’s New York office. If you are only able to work part-time (for example, if you are a part-time student) or are unable to begin on June 7, 2026, please still apply, and we will review your application. Application Process Please submit the following materials here. We will only review complete applications. A 1-page cover letter describing your interest in working with IRAP, including any relevant life or work experience (please address your cover letter to: “Intern/Extern Hiring Committee”); A 1-2 page resume; A brief legal writing sample (no more than 10 pages) not heavily edited by others, e.g. research memo or excerpt of a brief; A list of 2-3 professional references. We will prioritize the review of applications received by October 30, 2026 , so interested students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Applicants interested in multiple internship/externship opportunities should submit separate applications for each position for which they are interested and qualified. IRAP believes that diversity is critical to fostering a strong workplace and serving our clients well. We strongly encourage applications from people with lived experiences in the communities that we serve, members of other marginalized communities, and individuals whose identities are underrepresented in the legal profession. IRAP is an equal-opportunity employer; people of color and individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. IRAP does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, citizenship status, ethnic background, religion, political orientation, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other protected class. We consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all local, state, and federal laws related to the Fair Chance Act. View More