Position Description
Fall 2025–Spring 2026 Student Law Clerk – Immigration Hub (Minneapolis, MMLA)
Position Type: Paid Temporary Part-Time
Location: Minneapolis, MN
Introduction
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA) is seeking a rising 2L or 3L law student to work in our Minneapolis office for the 2025–2026 school year. We prefer candidates who can commit to the entire school year but will also consider candidates interested in a single semester. If you’re ready to contribute your skills and compassion to meaningful work, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity.
The successful candidate will complete a training period in the office to ensure comprehensive onboarding and integration into our processes. Upon completion of training, a hybrid work model will be offered, allowing for a mix of in-office and remote work.
What’s in it for you?
We believe in work-life harmony. This role offers the flexibility to blend remote work with in-office collaboration.
On Fridays, the office closes at noon and employees enjoy a half-day of paid flex time.
MMLA provides on-the-job training and mentorship, with opportunities for growth within the organization.
Why MMLA?
We’re not just ticking boxes. We’re genuinely committed to diversity. Bring your unique identity, experiences, and perspectives—we want them all!
Our mission? Equal justice for all. In your cover letter, tell us how your background can amplify this cause. Let’s change our lives together.
Discrimination and harassment have no place here. We’re building a respectful, supportive workplace where everyone thrives.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are core values for Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid, and it is critical that we incorporate these values into all aspects of our work. We recognize the particular and highly detrimental impact of racism — and of Minnesota’s racial disparities — on MMLA’s clients and staff. We, therefore, devote special attention to issues of racial justice.
The Regional Hub for New Americans: The Hub is a collaborative partnership of five immigration legal services providers in Minnesota – The Advocates for Human Rights (AHR), Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota (ILCM), Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid (MMLA), Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services (SMRLS), and Volunteer Lawyers Network (VLN). We are working together to expand access to immigration help throughout Minnesota through the creation of legal access points, education and community outreach, rapid response triage, and coordinated intake and referrals.
Immigration Law Project (ILP): ILP provides legal representation to clients in a full range of immigration contexts, including removal/deportation defense, adjustment of status, citizenship, and VAWA-based cases (U and T visas). This position specifically would focus on the work we do in collaboration with the Regional Hub for New Americans.
Primary Responsibilities
Apply the principles of MMLA's Racial Justice Values Statement in all interactions.
Interview clients and prepare immigration applications. Particular focus on intake screening; preparation of pro se asylum applications and other pro se and limited services for New Americans at our Waite House and Brian Coyle Community Clinics.
Conduct legal research.
Investigate and research changing immigration policies and their impact on the communities we serve
Attend Hub Consultation clinics in St. Cloud and/or Willmar to screen community members for immigration relief
Attend Juvenile Docket screening day at the immigration court
Attend Legal Orientation Program (LOP) outreach and screening days at ICE detention facilities in Minnesota
Required Qualifications
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Dedication to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles.
Demonstrated interest in and commitment to the needs of low-income/vulnerable clients.
Excellent attention to detail, interpersonal skills, and oral and written communication skills.
Ability to handle a variety of assignments while building collaborative relationships with clients, staff, and the community.
Ability to be in-person at community clinics throughout the metro and potentially in Greater MN (travel with MMLA staff can be arranged, do not need a vehicle)
Preferred Qualifications
Diverse economic, social, or cultural experiences preferred.
Second language proficiency, especially Spanish preferred. Other preferred languages include Arabic, Hmong, Haitian Creole, or Somali.
Prior Experience In Immigration Law Preferred.
Experience in community outreach and engagement preferred.
Compensation Information
An hourly rate of $23/hour will be paid for a range of 12-18 hours per week. Start date is flexible, with preference for candidates who can begin by September 5, 2025, at the latest.
Application Submission
Interested applicants should submit their resume, cover letter, and references at https://mylegalaid.org/employment/ by 08/08/2025.
If the above link directed you to our Career Page and you do not see the correct posting, we have paused or ended the application submission window.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for completing this application, interviewing, or otherwise participating in our employee selection process, please contact Megan Cook at mcook@mylegalaid.org.
Please direct all other inquiries to hiring@mylegalaid.org.
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The terms and conditions of employment, including wages, benefits, and job security, may vary based on union status. Positions within our organization may be governed by collective bargaining agreements and union representation, while others are not.
