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Internships for Undocumented Students

Welcome to the BYU Dreamer Internship Database

Internships in this database are sorted in alphabetical order. Where possible, if an application has closed, the date for when the sponsoring organization will resume accepting applications will be listed. Internships will be updated and verified regularly.

Carefully review any listed fellowships for additional eligibility requirements.
  • Deadline: March 7th, 2022
    Open to: Undocumented students with or without DACA
    Details: This summer program is designed for undergraduate students who are deeply committed to diversity and interested in pursuing journalism as a career. Interns spend 10 weeks working in the newsroom at Science magazine, covering the scientific and technological issues that shape our global community.

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  • Deadline: Varying deadlines for each internship
    Open to: Undocumented Students with DACA
    Details: We’re looking for the next generation of leaders who dare to create a more perfect union. At the ACLU, we’ve been dedicated to expanding our fight for civil liberties and civil rights for nearly 100 years. Join us in building a better future for everyone in America for the next 100 years. Check periodically to see which internships are listed and receiving applications.

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  • Deadline: Applications accepted on a rolling basis
    Open to: Undocumented students with or without DACA
    Details: If you are interested in supporting asylum seekers at the southern border and in immigration detention, please email your resume and a letter of interest to our Volunteer and Intern Coordinator, Lily Kurtz, at volunteer@alotrolado.org, and feel free to include any questions you may have.
    Interns will have the opportunity to:
    • Conduct legal intakes and screen clients for eligibility for relief
    • Research and compile country condition reports
    • Draft motions and briefs
    • Special projects related to transnational movement-building and impact litigation
    • Assist with coordination of translation of evidence
    • Interpret for client appointments
    • Produce social media content

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  • Deadline: Varying deadline for Fall and Summer programs
    Open to: Undocumented students with or without DACA
    Details: The three-month internship program will provide an opportunity for the intern to rotate through all major ACHE divisions, including Communications and Marketing, Executive Office, Finance and Administration, Health Administration Press, Management Information Systems, Member Services, Professional Development, and Regional Services.

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  • Deadline: Varying deadlines for each internship
    Open to: Undocumented students with or without DACA
    Details: FWD.us is a bipartisan political organization that believes America’s families, communities, and economy thrive when everyone has the opportunity to achieve their full potential. Ready to achieve your full potential? We’re looking for talented individuals to fill important roles in our organization. Check the website periodically to see which internships are posted and receiving applications.
    The most recent posted internships included:
    • General Communications Intern (Immigration and Criminal Justice Reform)
    • Border, Asylum, and Migration Intern

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  • Deadline: Fall internship: July 23, 2021
    Spring internship: November 12, 2021
    Summer internship: February 18, 2022
    Open to: Undocumented students with DACA
    Details: Working side-by-side with professional fundraisers and external event management consultants, the Events Intern will expand and ignite engagement within our communities by assisting in the preparation of the 2021 Winter Reception on December 2, 2021, at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C.
    Interns will have the opportunity to:
    • Assist Development Team in preparing for the 2021 Winter Reception
    • Support pre-event outreach communications with potential and confirmed guests, including but not limited to corporate sponsors, elected officials, coalition partners, etc.

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  • Deadline: Fall internship: July 23, 2021
    Spring internship: November 12, 2021
    Summer internship: February 18, 2022
    Open to: Undocumented students with DACA
    Details: Our legal interns are fully integrated into staff activities and are provided the opportunity to engage in a number of pressing and topical issues, such as voting rights, fair courts, justice reform, and more.
    Interns will have the opportunity to:
    • Track legislation on a variety of core civil rights issues
    • Conduct legal and legislative research
    • Draft testimony, advocacy letters, and other documents
    • Attend congressional hearings and briefings

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  • Deadline: Fall internship: July 23, 2021
    Spring internship: November 12, 2021
    Summer internship: February 18, 2022
    Open to: Undocumented students with DACA
    Details: The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and The Leadership Conference Education Fund offer a substantive, fast-paced internship program designed to give undergraduate students interested in real-world work experience in the civil and human rights policy arena.
    Interns will have the opportunity to:
    • Track legislation on a variety of core civil rights issues
    • Monitor media coverage of policy issues
    • Help to coordinate grassroots events
    • Attend congressional hearings and briefings

    Apply Now!