Internships

HRI offers internship opportunities for students wishing to gain firsthand knowledge in immigration and nationality law and international human rights.  Any student currently enrolled at an institution of higher education (or a qualified high school senior) is eligible to apply for HRI's Internship Program.  However, only students expressing an interest in HRI's mission will be selected to participate. HRI offers ongoing internships in Legal and Client Services Department.  We also offer special internships based on the student's area of study or interest.   

HRI has filled all summer internships and fall legal internships.  If you would like to apply for a spring legal internship, the application period is October 13, 2008 through November 14, 2008.   Applications will not be accepted for legal internships outside of this period. 

Internship areas include:

• Agency Development, Website & Metrics (A1-I1A)
• Human Resources (A1-IB)
• General Office & High School Seniors (A1-I1C)
• Advocacy (A2-I1)
• Client Services (C1-I1)
• Fundraising & Marketing (F1-I1)
• Legal (L1-I1)
• Legal-Legal Education & Asylum Program (L1-I1A)
• Legal-Women & Children's Program (L1-I1B)
• Volunteer Program (V1-I1)

Eligibility & Selection Requirements

The application requirements are contained in the Intern Information Packet. To be considered for an internship, please provide HRI with the following: 

• Completed Intern Application Form.
• Signed and dated Intern Application Form Release.
• Signed and dated Authorization for Background Check. HRI conducts a mandatory background check on all interns. The background verification services are provided by VeriFYI at a cost to HRI of $7.30 per person screened.To help defray these costs, please make a donation to HRI in the amount of $7.30. Please do not send your check in to HRI until you have been selected for an internship.
• Signed Intern Confidentiality Agreement.
• Current resume.
• Legal interns are also required to submit a writing sample.

You are strongly encouraged to submit the required items with an email or cover letter expressing your interest in interning. If you have any questions about these requirements or the selection process, feel free to contact Kimberly Rafalski.  Email inquires are preferred.