Murray Osorio, PLLC is a full-service immigration law firm representing clients in all areas of immigration law, including removal defense, family-based immigration, business immigration, and federal litigation.

Our 10-week Summer Law Clerk Program is designed to give law students meaningful, hands-on exposure to immigration law. Law clerks rotate through our Affirmative, Defensive, Litigation, and Business teams, allowing them to experience different areas of immigration law while working directly with attorneys and clients.

Program Structure

• One week of orientation and training
• Three three-week rotations through our Affirmative, Defensive, Litigation, and Business teams
• A dedicated attorney mentor during each rotation
• Opportunities to work directly with multiple attorneys across the firm
• Weekly skills-development sessions and substantive immigration-law training
• Lunch-and-learn sessions and firm social events

Law clerks may assist with:

• Legal research and writing
• Affidavits and declarations
• Motions and briefs
• Client communication
• Case preparation
• Immigration applications and petitions
• Litigation and appellate matters

Practice Areas

The Business team helps clients secure temporary work visas and employment/ investor based green cards.

Professional Development

Throughout the summer, law clerks will participate in substantive training sessions with attorneys throughout the firm, receive mentorship and feedback, and have opportunities to learn about the day-to-day practice of immigration law. Our goal is to identify outstanding law clerks for potential post-graduate associate opportunities with Murray Osorio.

Qualifications

We are seeking motivated law students who:

• Will be rising 3Ls in summer 2027
• Have a strong interest in immigration law
• Demonstrate strong legal research and writing skills
• Are detail-oriented and organized
• Are comfortable working collaboratively
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills
• Are committed to serving immigrant communities

Benefits

This position is not eligible for employee benefits and does not include additional compensation.

Application Requirements

Applicants should submit:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Law school transcript
4. Legal writing sample - 5 pages or fewer