Learning Objective
New Frontier Immigration Law is seeking a law student intern in partnership with Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law for the Summer 2027. Interns will gain hands-on legal experience working 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 clients through 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, 2-4 hearings, and/or strategy sessions.
- Receive mentorship, feedback, and supervision from experienced team members
- Assist with maintaining
accurate and organized case files in the firm’s database
Requirements
- Must be actively 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.
- Bilingual proficiency (Spanish/English) preferred but not required.
- 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 – August 6, 2027 (12 weeks)
Pay rate: $15.15 per hour, anticipated to work 40 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.
Skills Required
- Actively enrolled in legal courses and pursuing a juris degree or related degree
- Strong legal research and writing skills
- Interest in immigration law, social justice, or public interest law
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments
- Ability to commute to New Frontier Immigration Law offices
- Ability to learn new immigration processes quickly
- Bilingual Spanish and English proficiency
- Resume, cover letter, and writing sample
What We Do
New Frontier Immigration Law is a purpose-driven immigration law firm specializing in humanitarian immigration law. They help individuals, families, and organizations navigate complex U.S. immigration processes, including T visas, U visas, VAWA, waivers, and family-based petitions. Their mission is to serve the immigrant community by providing outstanding customer service and innovative legal strategies to remove fear from the process.
