Legal Pro Bono Opportunity– Immigration
Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving vulnerable communities across the state of Florida. Our Legal Department offers refugees and immigration legal services.
We would like to extend internships and pro-bono opportunities to law students who are interested in pursuing a career in the immigration field.
We are currently looking for law students who are interested in helping in-person with an Asylum Project and preparing court related documents.
Law students are expected to assist with:
- Screening clients under the supervision of a staff member;
- Fill out Asylum applications;
- Assist clients to draft their Statements in English;
- Prepare Asylum packets to be sent to USCIS and the court;
- Draft motions for change of venue.
Students will have the opportunity to:
- Meet with clients regarding their immigration needs;
- Broaden their knowledge of immigration law;
- Shadow LSF attorneys and paralegals;
- Assist with important administrative tasks;
- Work on research projects.
Please send a cover letter and a resume to Ramzy Jawwad ([email protected]) for consideration.