Volunteer Legal Intern/Extern Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) Charlotte Immigration Court Law Student Volunteer, Academic Year 5701 Executive Center Drive, Suite 400 Charlotte , NC 28212 United States About the Office: The primary mission of the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) is to adjudicate immigration cases by fairly, expeditiously, and uniformly interpreting and administering the Nation's immigration laws. Under delegated authority from the Attorney General, EOIR conducts immigration court proceedings, appellate reviews, and administrative hearings. The jurisdiction of the Immigration Court includes all matters brought before the Court by the Department of Homeland Security. For further information about the Charlotte Immigration Court, please visit https://www.justice.gov/eoir/charlotte-immigration-court . Job Description: Internships/Externships at the Charlotte Immigration Court offer individuals the opportunity to develop their research, writing, and analytical skills, and expand their knowledge of immigration law. Typical assignments include researching complex issues of removability and eligibility for relief from removal, preparing decisions on motions, and drafting final decisions for immigration judges. Interns work closely with Judicial Law Clerks, and have the opportunity to observe hearings and gain insight into the adjudicatory process. Qualifications: Any United States citizen law student enrolled at least half-time, and who has completed at least one semester of law school is eligible to apply for volunteer internship positions at any time. Interns should have strong legal research and writing skills. Prior immigration law experience is preferred but not required. Semester i nterns must commit to working a minimum of 12 hours per week for 12 weeks; however, we provide full-time semester opportunities as well. Summer interns must commit to work 32 hours per week, for at least 12 weeks. Salary: Uncompensated (volunteer). Interns may be able to receive course credit through their law school, depending on the school's requirements. Travel: N/A Application Process: Interested students must submit by one email with the following documents - cover letter, resume, writing sample, unofficial transcript, and list of three references by the deadline to the following attorneys: Catherine Feeley ( Catherine.Feeley@USDOJ.gov ) Andressa Maruqes ( Andressa.P.Marques@USDOJ.gov ) and Atenas Madico ( Beattriz.A.Madico@USDOJ.gov ) *Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. on the stated deadline; however, applicants are encouraged to apply early as applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis. Deadlines and application requirements vary by Immigration Court. Please contact the Charlotte Immigration Court at 704-817-6140 and ask to speak to the Attorney Advisors about internship opportunities. Application Deadline: Friday, June 1, 2018 Relocation Expenses: No relocation expenses authorized Number of Positions: 1-3 Updated March 8, 2018 * * *