Legal Internship Opportunities Summer 2026 Law Student Clerk

Mission Action • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

Mission Action seeks a law clerk for Summer 2026. Under attorney supervision, the law clerk will work on a variety of cases representing both detained and non-detained clients in their removal proceedings.

Requirements

• Current law student
• Passionate about immigrants' rights and abolishing immigration detention
• Relevant experience in immigration law and/or direct services
• Demonstrated commitment to immigrants' rights and community empowerment
• Advanced Spanish language skills required
• Ability to work effectively with clients who are survivors of trauma, suffer from mental illness, and/or have had contact with the criminal justice system
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently to manage multiple tasks and prioritize workflow
• Commitment to providing culturally humble services

Nice To Haves

• 2L applicants are preferred but we will consider exceptionally qualified 1Ls

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys who are providing full-scope representation to individuals facing removal before the Immigration Court, the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS), the Board of Immigration Appeals, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
• Conduct intake with potential clients, screening for potential claims for relief
• Appear in immigration court proceedings
• Participate in agency meetings, community activities, and trainings
• Work on public campaigns on behalf of individual clients or urgent issues impacting immigrant communities
• Engage in outreach and education in the area of immigrants' rights

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed