Immigration Legal Intern (Sex Workers Project) at Urban Justice Center (UJC), NY, USA | Apply Before 17 January 2026

The Urban Justice Center (UJC) is seeking highly motivated problem-solvers for its renowned Sex Workers Project (SWP). They are looking for Immigration Legal Interns to join their team in New York City.

SWP is a pioneer in the field, being one of the first programs in the country to focus on the rights of sex workers. This internship is perfect for law students or legal advocates committed to advancing the rights of immigrant sex workers and survivors of human trafficking. The role offers a hybrid schedule, combining remote work with in-person collaboration at the NYC office.

Key Responsibilities

Interns will work under the supervision of experienced immigration practitioners. You will not just be doing research; you will be directly involved in casework.

1. Case Management & Applications

• Work with the immigrant sex worker client base on complex immigration applications.
• Focus Areas: Asylum, T Nonimmigrant Status (Trafficking), Adjustment of Status, and Naturalization.

2. Legal Research & Advocacy

• Conduct deep legal research to support case strategies.
• Meet regularly with clients to build trust and draft affidavits.
• Assist attorneys in preparing cases for presentation before adjudicators.

Eligibility Criteria: Who Can Apply?

This role requires specific language skills and cultural competence due to the sensitive nature of the work.

1. Language Skills (Crucial)

• Spanish: Professional fluency in Spanish (or another community language) is required.

2. Legal Background

• Familiarity with Immigration Law is expected.

3. Cultural Competency

• Must be comfortable working closely with LGBTQ+ clients and survivors of trauma.
• SWP strongly encourages applications from people of color, indigenous people, and those with lived experiences of migration and/or sex work.

Logistics

• Schedule: Flexible hybrid schedule (Remote + In-person in NYC).
• Cycles: Internships are available for Fall, Spring, and Summer terms.
• Selection: Applications are reviewed on a Rolling Basis.

How to Apply

Do not wait for a specific deadline; positions are filled as suitable candidates are found.

To apply, email the following to Molly Cohen (SWP Co-Director) at mcohen@urbanjustice.org:

1. Current Resume: (No more than 2 pages).
2. Brief Statement: (No more than 1 page) Overviewing your qualifications and reasons for interest.

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