Jeff Metcalf Spring 2025 Metcalf Clinic - United African Organization

This internship is part of the University’s Jeff Metcalf Internship Program. Click here to learn more about the program, its benefits, and the UChicago community of supporters. By applying to this internship you agree to follow the Student Recruiting Guidelines. This position is not benefits eligible.

Internship Time Commitment: 10-12 weeks, up to 10 hours/week (start and end dates to be determined with employer)

Location: Chicago Office

Please make sure that if selected for an interview, you communicate to your prospective host organization/employer where you will be physically located during the internship as your location may affect your (or your host organization/employer’s) ability to pursue this opportunity. 

If you are an international student, please make sure to visit the OIA website to familiarize yourself with your work authorization eligibility and requirements as soon as possible. If you’d like to make an appointment with your international adviser, please visit this page.

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The United African Organization (UAO) is a dynamic coalition of African community-based organizations that promotes social and economic justice, civic participation, and empowerment of African immigrants and refugees in Illinois. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

The Linguistics Intern will support with interpretation and translation of client’s documents in foreign languages into English; assist with educating the community about their rights.

• The Legal Intern will assist with client intakes, conduct legal research, assist in case management, help filling out immigration forms, participate in training on various immigration matters and assist with educating the community about their rights.
• Language Preferences: French, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Spanish, Wolof, African continent languages
• Each intern must meet any designated minimum requirements for the specific internship