Current internship positions:

Public Policy Internship
An integral and growing element of Tahirih's mission is its public policy advocacy: working to influence legislation, develop regulations, transform policies, and set precedent so that systemic change will ensure the long-term protection of women and girls from violence. All our advocacy initiatives are inspired and informed by the real-life challenges our clients face.

Under the supervision of the Director of Public Policy, public policy interns at Tahirih may be asked to monitor legislative, administrative, and judicial developments at the federal, state and local levels that facilitate or impede clients' access to justice; monitor issue coverage in the media; write internal issue briefs; conduct research and help draft written materials to advocate/educate; and assist with preparations for legislative meetings, briefings, hearings, and presentations. As appropriate, public policy interns may also help represent Tahirih in coalition or other meetings.

Requirements: Law school enrollment is preferred; will also consider other graduate students or post-graduates. The successful intern candidate will also have excellent research, writing, and analytical skills; a committment to public policy interest advocacy; and a sincere committment to nonpartisan principles. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis as they are received.

Immigration Law Internship
Interns with the Immigration Law department interview clients; fill out and file immigration documents; assist clients in administrative proceedings; research and draft briefs and other documents; research country conditions; otherwise support the immigration attorney with pending cases; conduct outreach for the community and clients; and as time permits, work on public policy advocacy and initiatives. Internships are unpaid, but many interns receive credit for work completed at Tahirih.

*Joint internships between departments may be available. Please indicate your interest in your cover letter.

Requirements: Enrollment in law school, excellent research, writing and analytical skills, commitment to public interest law. Language skills highly desired, particularly Spanish and French.

Application deadlines: August 8, 2008 for fall semester internships; October 31, 2008 for spring semester internships; and January 30, 2009 for summer internships.

Family Law Internship                                                                              Under the supervision of a licensed and experienced family law attorney, this intern will assist in all aspects of trial preparation including, but not limited to: interviewing clients and witnesses; responding to and drafting discovery requests; researching relevant case law; and drafting pleadings. The family law intern will be eligible, under the supervision of the family law attorney, to appear and argue certain cases in Virginia courts. This is an excellent opportunity to get in-court experience. Internships are unpaid, but many interns receive credit for work completed at Tahirih.

Requirements: Enrollment in law school, excellent research, writing and analytical skills, commitment to public interest law. Language skills highly desired, particularly Spanish and French. Application deadlines are as follows: August 6th for fall semester internships; October 29th for spring semester internships; and February 11th for summer internships.

Development/General Internships
Development and general internships are available throughout the year. The interns will gain experience in the full non-profit development process working alongside a marketing professional. Tasks will include grant research and writing; report generation; donor communication and follow up; publication writing, design, and production; list management; event planning; and administrative tasks.

Requirements: Enrollment in undergraduate program in marketing or communications (or comparable area of study), excellent writing and communication skills, proficiency with Word and Excel, energy, and enthusiasm.

Social Work Internships
Social work internships are available throughout the year to assist in meeting the social service needs of our clients. Each client receives case management based upon their needs--shelter, housing, medical, psychological, and benefits. 

Requirements: Enrollment in social work school, bilingual in Spanish/English, comitment to refugee and asylum issues, database and research experience, interest in working with female clients. 

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To apply for a position, please send a cover letter, resume, short writing sample (2-3 pages), and a list of 3 references to justice@tahirih.org.

There is a rolling application process with continual acceptance, unless noted otherwise.