Remote - Law Student Internship Summer 2026

Justice in Motion protects migrant rights by ensuring justice across borders. 

Justice in Motion is a non-profit advocacy organization with the mission of protecting migrant rights across borders through litigation support and policy initiatives. At the core of this mission is the belief that all migrants should be treated fairly and should have access to justice, and that in today’s globalized world, cross-border partnerships within civil society are essential to fair treatment and justice for migrants. Justice in Motion’s innovative programming includes managing a network of human rights defenders in Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Among other things, members of the Defender Network partner with lawyers in the U.S. to support their employment, civil rights, and humanitarian immigration cases for migrants whose rights are violated or are seeking protection in the United States. 

Justice in Motion is offering a summer internship opportunity for a current law student seeking research and writing experience in the dynamic field of transnational litigation and portable justice. Research and writing projects will support legal action program collaborations, scholarship to promote justice across borders, and substantive legal training of Defender Network members.

Qualifications

• Law student in good standing at accredited U.S. law school 


• Strong legal research and writing skills


• Ability to maintain deadlines, and work efficiently with initiative and independence 


• Preference will be given to law students who can demonstrate Spanish proficiency


• Ability to work remotely (access to laptop, WiFi, etc.) during all or part of ET workday

Ideal start date of Monday, June 1, 2025

Duration: 10 weeks, 35 hours a week (number of hours per week as well as start and end dates can be flexible based on candidate).

Details: If no funding is available through a school program, we pay $15 per hour or minimum wage for a paid internship opportunity for students who reside in eligible states. Please note: we only offer paid internships in select states due to state-specific regulations and organizational policies. Candidates located in eligible states will be considered for compensated positions. Internships in other states may be unpaid, depending on local requirements and internship structure. We will work within the requirements of the school’s internship or public interest stipend program, if applicable. 

HOW TO APPLY: Justice in Motion values varied life experiences and perspectives that strengthen our work and reflect the communities that we serve. Candidates from all backgrounds and identities are encouraged to apply.  Please submit a resume, a short self-edited writing sample (less than 5 pages), and a customized cover letter.

Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis until the internship is filled. No phone calls please.

Justice in Motion is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, or any other applicable status protected by state or local law.