Summer 2027 Legal Intern

Learning Objective 

New Frontier Immigration Law is seeking a law studentintern in partnership with Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Lawfor the Summer 2027. Interns will gain hands-on legal experienceworking with legal assistants, law clerks,paralegals, and attorneys.The intern will gain exposure to the challenges and opportunities in immigration law including U-Visa, T-Visa, VAWA, Removal Defense, Business Immigration, etc.They will learn practical methods to fill out
immigration forms, to organize and provide supporting documents, and to help clientsthrough the
legal process.  

Key Responsibilities  

• Track, file and mail relevant documents,applications and notices of action;maintain immigration databases. 

• Assist with client preparation in drafting and reviewing application packets to ensure they meet firm standards 

• Assist with responding to USCIS Requests for Evidence  

• Shadow attorneys during client meetings,2-4hearings, and/or strategy sessions. 

• Receive mentorship, feedback, and supervision from experiencedteam members 

• Assist withmaintaining
  accurate and organized case files in the firm’s database 

Requirements 

• Must beactively enrolled in legal courses and pursuing a juris degree (or related)
• Strong legal research and writing skills. 

• Interest in immigration law, social justice, or public interest law. 

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments. 

• Bilingualproficiency (Spanish/English) preferred but notrequired. 

• Ability to commute to NFIL offices 

• Ability to learn new immigration processes quickly.   

Application Materials

• Resume 

• Cover Letter 

• Writing Sample 
  

Anticipated start date: May 17, 2027 – August6, 2027 (12 weeks) 

Pay rate: $15.15 per hour,anticipated towork40 hours per week  

New Frontier Immigration Law is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other status protected by law.