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Das International Rescue Committee (IRC) leistet Hilfe bei den schlimmsten humanitären Krisen weltweit und steht von Krieg und Krisen betroffenen Menschen zur Seite, um ihre Gesundheit, Schutz & Sicherheit, Bildung, ihre wirtschaftliche Situation und ihre Selbstbestimmung zu sichern und zu fördern. IRC wurde 1933 auf Initiative von Albert Einstein gegründet und ist eine der weltweit größten internationalen humanitären Nichtregierungsorganisationen (INGO). IRC ist in mehr als 40 Ländern und 29 US-Städten tätig und unterstützt Menschen dabei, zu überleben, die Kontrolle über ihre Zukunft zurückzugewinnen und ihre Communities zu stärken. Im Dienst der Menschlichkeit leisten IRC-Mitarbeitende einen nachhaltigen Beitrag, indem sie Millionen von Menschen Sicherheit, Würde und Hoffnung zurückgeben. Wenn Sie ein*e lösungsorientierte*r, leidenschaftliche*r Wegbereiter*in für Veränderung sind, kommen Sie zu uns, um das Leben von Millionen von Menschen weltweit positiv zu beeinflussen und gemeinsam eine bessere Zukunft zu gestalten. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety,   dignity   and hope to millions. If   you're   a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively   impacting   the lives of millions of people worldwide for a better future. SCOPE OF CHILDREN’S LEGAL SERVICES   LEGAL INTERN   WORK: The Children’s Legal Services (CLS) Legal Intern will support CLS attorneys in providing services to unaccompanied youth who entered the U.S. without a parent or legal guardian and who face deportation/removal in immigration court proceedings . The   legal   intern   will work   under the supervision of   CLS   attorneys   on specific projects   to provide legal and factual research   and an alysis   to support   clients’ applications for   A sylum , Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS),   and other humanitarian forms of relief   such as   T and U visa applications for survivors of human trafficking and other serious crimes .    The legal intern will have an opp ortunity to   assist   attorneys in preparing for   immigration   court   hearings   and/or state court   custody/guardianship   proceedings relevant to   Special Immigrant Juvenile Status .    In addition, the legal intern will have direct client   interactions to support clients with   initial   screenings,   follow-up meetings,   draft ing their   declarations ,   gathering   and preparing other evidence relevant to their immigration applications .    The intern will   perform   clerical and administrative duties to ensure client   notes are   current   and   files are   organized and   kept up to date. RESPONSIBILITIES Assist   CLS   attorneys   in providing   various   client   services including : • C lient interviews,   follow-up   meetings   and client communications . • Factual, Legal   Research   and Analysis.   Intern   will engage in fact-finding including   country   conditions   factual research, legal   research   and analysis   of   client   cases . • Preparation   of   Testimony .    Intern   m ay   a ssist   client   with   initial   d rafting   of their   personal declarations   and other personal fact-finding relevant to their immigration applications . • D raft   immigration applications   and legal cover letters/briefs   and court motions . • Assist   staff with   monitoring status of clients’ immigration court removal proceedings • Record client notes in case management system and a ssist   legal   staff with   sorting , scanning   and filing documents   in   case files. • Adhere to IRC policies, particularly those related to confidentiality and client privacy. • Display sensitivity to cultural and personality differences of clients.  Respect their beliefs and values. • Other related duties as assigned. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: • Intern   will learn about U.S. immigration law  in the context of unaccompanied minors and youth . • Intern   will develop problem solving and client services skills • Intern   will learn how to manage client cases within established deadlines REQUIREMENTS: • Minimum 15 hours   or up to 37.5   per week; preference for those that can work   37.5   hours . • Must   be   currently   enrolled in   an accredited JD or LLM program. • Spanish language   proficiency   is a   plus but   is   not required . • Strong desire   to help immigrant   youth   in   Maryland • Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and   have high   attention to detail. • Competency in Microsoft Office, data tracking, and file management • Effective communication skills. • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment. • Patience, understanding, flexibility, and a   positive attitude. • Willing ness   to learn about IRC history, philosophy, global work, and local efforts. • A dher ence   to IRC   code of conduct,   volunteer   and workplace policies This position reports to the   Managing Attorney   or    Senior   Staff Attorney . Position Details • IN-PERSON: Fall2026 internships will be hybrid. This includes a combination of standard office environment, remote work, and field time within the greater Baltimore area.   Intern   must be in person on   Tuesday  Thursday   (9 AM – 2 PM) and Friday (9 AM – 3 PM). • DATES: Internships start with a required orientation on Monday, September 14th (approx. 9:30 AM – 3 PM). Regular weekly hours start the week of September 14th, 2026, and will continue through December 18th, 2026 (14 total weeks). • HOURS: Internships require a minimum of 15 hours per week for   14 weeks . Interns should be able to come to the office at least 3 days per week. • LAPTOP: Interns will be issued an IRC laptop for the duration of the internship to perform both remote and in-office responsibilities. • REIMBURSEMENT: Internships with the IRC in Baltimore are unpaid. University credit may be arranged.   Fall   2026 interns are eligible for per diem reimbursement at the rate of $15 per day (defined as 7.5 hours) to offset the costs of food and travel of the internship. Interns may also be reimbursed for mileage driven for any approved activities (based on round-trip mileage from the IRC office) . Application Process • DUE DATE:   apply   online at careers.rescue.org by 11:59 PM ET on Sunday, August 30th. • INTERVIEWS: Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted to schedule interviews beginning August 2026.   Due to the volume of applications, only applicants who are selected for interviews will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted  approximately August 4th   through August 20th, 2026 . • OFFERS: Applicants who have interviewed for positions can expect to receive a decision no later than August 25th, 2026.   Confirmations will be due at the latest by August 27th, 2026. This is an unpaid position and is not eligible for benefits. Standard of Professional Conduct: The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality. Cookies:   https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/cookiesettings US Benefits   for Regular Employees : We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $143 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles. Equal Opportunity Employer: IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants   on the basis of   merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status,   disability   or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. IRC und IRC-Mitarbeitende sind verpflichtet, sich an die Werte und Prinzipien der IRC Way-Standards zu halten. Dieser Verhaltenskodex basiert auf den Grundwerten: Integrität, Einsatz, Verantwortung und Gleichberechtigung. Cookies: https://careers.rescue.org/us/en/cookiesettings US-Benefits: Wir bieten ein umfassendes und äußerst wettbewerbsfähiges Paket an Leistungen und Benefits. In den USA umfasst dieses: 10 Krankentage, 10 US-Feiertage, 20-25 bezahlte Urlaubstage – je nach Position und Betriebszugehörigkeit, Krankenversicherung ab 143 USD pro Monat, Zahnversicherung ab 6,50 USD pro Monat und Sehhilfenversorgung   ab 5 USD pro Monat, FSA für Gesundheits- und Pendlerkosten, einen 403b-Altersvorsorgeplan mit sofortiger Unverfallbarkeit, Invaliditäts- und Lebensversicherung, sowie ein Unterstützungsprogramm, das unseren Mitarbeitenden und ihren Familien in Krisenzeiten und bei psychischen Problemen Beratung und Betreuung bietet. IRC setzt sich als Arbeitgeber für Chancengleichheit ein. Wir bewerten alle eingehenden Bewerbungen von Personen auf der Basis relevanter Erfahrungen – ungeachtet von Herkunft, Religion, Geschlecht, sexueller Orientierung, Behinderungen, Alter oder anderer durch geltendes Recht geschützter Merkmale.