Expiry: April 22, 2025

This opportunity is brought to you by the #BlackInterns program, which is a Black Professionals United Kingdom (BPU) initiative. We are committed to creating opportunities for ethnic minority communities across the UK. 

In collaboration with Thorntons Law LLP, this opportunity aims to provide valuable professional experience within the legal sector.

Immigration Intern – Make an impact with your legal expertise  

Are you passionate about using your legal skills to help people navigate life-changing immigration challenges? As an intern supporting our Immigration team, you’ll play a vital role in helping individuals, families, and businesses access the immigration support they need. From securing visas and residency to advising on complex immigration issues, you’ll contribute to legal work that has a direct and meaningful impact on people’s lives.  

What to expect?  

As an Immigration Intern, you’ll gain first-hand experience in a fast-paced legal environment, working alongside seasoned immigration experts. You will: 

• Support Real Cases: Get directly involved in the preparation of visa applications, sponsorship licences, and appeal bundles, helping clients overcome legal hurdles and achieve positive outcomes. 
• Conduct Impactful Research: Dive into immigration law, policies, and recent case law, providing valuable insights that shape legal strategies. Your research will contribute to building stronger cases and better client outcomes. 
• Client service: Work closely with the team to gather and verify client information, handling sensitive cases with empathy, professionalism, and discretion. 
• Hands-On Legal Experience: Assist in drafting legal documents, correspondence, and reports 

What we are looking for?  

• Empathy and care, with a client-focused mindset and a commitment to delivering compassionate legal support. 
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret legal information accurately. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities. 
• A proactive approach, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. 
• Attention to detail when handling sensitive client information. 
• A willingness to learn and collaborate with the team. 

Why Join Us? 

 Becoming an Immigration Intern offers you the chance to: 

• Make a real impact by supporting legal work that helps individuals reunite with their families, secure their futures, and build new lives. 
• Gain practical legal experience in a highly relevant and evolving area of law. 
• Develop your legal research, drafting, and client interaction skills. 
• Work alongside experienced immigration specialists, receiving valuable mentorship. 
• Contribute to meaningful cases that protect rights and transform lives 

REPORTING TO: Jacqueline Moore (Partner) and Louise Crichton (Associate)    

Hours per week:  35 hours  

Duration: 6 weeks  

Location: Glasgow (In office)   

Commencing: By arrangement with the successful candidate – ideally July & August 2025 but we can be flexible  

Salary: £441 per week

Apply now to be part of a fantastic team at Thorntons Law LLP!

How do I apply? 

• If you are not already a BPU member, register for free with Black Professionals United Kingdom by following this link: https://blackprofessionals.uk/register/   
• Send a CV (2 pages max) and cover letter (250 words max) to workplacements@blackprofessionals.uk 
• In the subject field of your application email, simply type “BPU007 – Name” so if your name is John Mensah, kindly type “BPU007 – John Mensah”