{"id":42075,"date":"2026-10-01T13:57:14","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T18:57:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/memphislawblog.com\/?p=42075"},"modified":"2026-10-02T11:06:23","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T16:06:23","slug":"immigration-custom-enforement-internship-externship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/memphislawblog.com\/index.php\/immigration-custom-enforement-internship-externship\/","title":{"rendered":"Immigration & Custom Enforcement Internship\/Externship"},"content":{"rendered":"

Internship\/Externship Opportunities<\/strong><\/b>
\nU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement <\/strong><\/b>
\nOffice of the Principal Legal Advisor<\/strong><\/b>
\nErie Gulf Region<\/strong><\/b>
\nMemphis, TN<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n

Positions Available:
\nSpring and Summer 2027 Law School Students<\/strong><\/b>
\n(Volunteer or Academic Credit) Number of Positions TBD<\/p>\n

Deadlines To Apply:<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n

\uf0a7 Spring 2027 applications will be accepted until November 13, 2026.<\/p>\n

\uf0a7 Summer 2027 applications will be accepted until March 12, 2027.<\/p>\n

Job Description:<\/strong><\/b> The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has (in-person) internship openings with the Memphis (TN) Office of the Principal Legal Advisor for spring and
\nsummer of 2027. Placement is available at any of our four offices (New Orleans, Louisiana\/Jena\/Baton Rouge, Louisiana\/Oakdale, Louisiana\/Memphis, Tennessee. All law students who are United States citizens are eligible to apply. Prior knowledge of
\nimmigration law is not required. The internship is an unpaid volunteer position. Students may be able to coordinate with their law school to receive academic credit.<\/p>\n

The Office of the Principal Legal Advisor (OPLA) provides legal advice, training and services required to support the ICE mission while defending the immigration laws of the U.S. in the administrative and federal courts. Pursuant to section 442(c) of the Homeland Security Act, OPLA is the exclusive legal representative for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and is the component within the Department of Homeland Security\u2019s
\n(DHS\u2019s) Office of General Counsel that is authorized to represent the U.S. government in all exclusion, deportation and removal proceedings before the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR).<\/p>\n

The projects assigned will vary based on the office\u2019s current caseload, but some potential projects include: litigating cases as student attorneys before the Immigration Court, preparing litigation briefs, motions, and exhibits, reviewing charging documents for legal sufficiency, compiling information on human rights conditions in countries around the world, drafting briefs for administrative appeals, and researching novel issues of immigration and criminal law.<\/p>\n

Working closely with immigration prosecutors, students will be able to develop their research, writing, litigation, and analytical skills while expanding their understanding of immigration law. The internship will provide students with opportunities to explore
\ncriminal and immigration law issues in the context of administrative proceedings.<\/p>\n

Throughout the internship, students will be able to observe and then litigate removability and relief hearings, and gain insight into the roles of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the Department of Justice, and the private bar.<\/p>\n

Application:<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n

An applicant\u2019s request for consideration should include the following documents:<\/p>\n

\uf0a7 Cover letter;<\/p>\n

\uf0a7 Resume;<\/p>\n

\uf0a7 Writing sample (under 10 pages); and<\/p>\n

\uf0a7 Law school transcript (unofficial).<\/p>\n

The cover letter should explain why you are interested in an externship with OPLA. The letter should also include the number of hours per week you are able to devote to the externship position and your law school\u2019s specific requirements for an intern position if
\nacademic credit is requested.<\/p>\n

All application packages should be sent to: NOL-OPLA-INTERNS@ice.dhs.gov<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n

\u2022 Subject Line: \u201c2027 Spring Externship \u2013 [NAME]\u201d or \u201c2027 Summer Externship \u2013 [NAME]\u201d.<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n

Externship Program Requirements:<\/strong><\/b><\/p>\n

Students selected for an Externship will be required to complete the following forms as well as undergo a security screening:<\/p>\n

\uf076 Student Volunteer Services Agreement<\/p>\n

\uf076 Three sets of fingerprint cards (#FD258<\/span>)<\/p>\n

\uf076 E-QIP Information Form<\/p>\n

\uf076 Law School Enrollment Form: Students will be required to provide official documentation to verify the student\u2019s current enrollment in law school. The enrollment form must contain credit hours and the law school\u2019s imprint.<\/p>\n

\uf076 Official Law School Transcript<\/p>\n

Questions regarding the Volunteer Intern Program should be directed to NOL-OPLAINTERNS@ice.dhs.gov. For additional information about our office, please visit our web site at <\/strong><\/b>http:\/\/www.ice.gov<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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