Summer 2025 LGBTQ+ Asylum Law Legal Internships

Oasis is currently looking for law student interns for the 2025 summer who are passionate about immigrants’ rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and providing legal services to underrepresented communities. Although prior knowledge of immigration or asylum law is not necessary, it is a plus. Legal staff will train interns on the relevant law and procedure, and will supervise interns closely. Interns are eligible for a $7500 stipend for their work during summer made possible by the State Bar of California Legal Services Trust Fund Commission’s (LSTFC) Legal Aid Leaders Fellowship Grants.

Responsibilities:

• Work with LGBTQ+ asylum applicants under direct attorney supervision

• Help fill out immigration forms and work on drafting client declarations

• Research relevant law and country conditions documentation

• Represent clients at administrative hearings under attorney supervision

Qualities sought:

• Law students or law graduates with a commitment to immigration and LGBTQ+ issues

• Excellent communication skills, including ability to explain complex legal issues to non-legal audiences

• Excellent writing skills

• Knowledge of Spanish or other language apart from English

• Ability to juggle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment with a high level of professionalism

• Excellent initiative and organizational skills for independent work

• Commitment to social justice

• Ability to work with people who have experienced trauma and persecution

• A minimum commitment of two months over the summer is required. Interns will work a hybrid schedule from our Oasis Berkeley or Fresno Office. Formal externships are welcomed.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to legalintern@oasislegalservices.org explaining why this position interests you. Applications accepted on a rolling basis.

Published January 16, 2025