What are the responsibilities and job description for the Law Student Volunteer, Fall 2025 Academic Semester, Hartford Immigration Court position at U.S. Department of Justice?
Hartford, CT 06103 - United States
The Hartford Immigration Court falls under the jurisdiction of the Office of the Chief Immigration Judge, which is a component of the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) under the Department of Justice.
The primary mission of EOIR is to adjudicate immigration cases by fairly, expeditiously, and uniformly interpreting and administering the Nation's immigration laws. Under delegated authority from the Attorney General, EOIR conducts immigration court proceedings, appellate reviews, and administrative hearings.
Internships at the Hartford Immigration Court offer individuals the opportunity to develop their research, writing, and analytical skills, and expand their knowledge of immigration law. Typical assignments include researching complex issues of removability and eligibility for relief from removal, preparing decisions on motions, and drafting final decisions for Immigration Judges. Interns work closely with Attorney Advisors and Judicial Law Clerks and will have the opportunity to observe hearings and gain insight into the adjudicatory process. Course credit and externship opportunities are available depending on school requirements.
The internship will require a minimum commitment of ten (10) hours per week. The internship is on-site.
All current law students who are United States citizens are eligible to apply. Applicant must be enrolled in law school at the time of their application and their internship.
Superior research and writing skills, an eye for detail, a desire to work as part of a small team of professionals, and a commitment to fairness and integrity in the administration of the immigration system are essential.
Prior knowledge of immigration law is helpful but not necessary.
All applicants must be United States citizens and must successfully complete an FBI background check before beginning their internship. For more details, visit: https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/conditions-employment.
Interns must commit to working a minimum of ten (10) hours per week, however, students generally volunteer between 10-20 hours per week.
Application must include the following:
Cover letter;
Resume;
Law school transcript (official or unofficial); and
Legal writing sample of no more than ten pages.
Interested students should submit their applications as a single pdf, by e-mail, to Nicole Heroy at Nicole.Heroy@usdoj.gov, by 11:59 pm Friday, April 25, 2025. E-mail subject line format: [LAST NAME] Fall 2025 Internship Application.
This is an unpaid/volunteer position. However, students may be eligible to receive academic credit or work-study funding from their law school, depending on the school's requirements.
