Legal Internships and Fellowships – June 2026 Field Office Deployment

International Justice Mission

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About The Position

International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence around the world. Our team of over 1,200 professionals are at work worldwide in over 30 offices. Together we are on a mission to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable. We are a global community that cares for one another. We believe that the way we work is as important as the results we achieve. We provide professional excellence with joy and celebration to all those we serve. For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered the work to protect vulnerable people from violence. 9 out of 9 times in the last decade, IJM’s Justice System Strengthening Projects have reduced slavery and violence between 50 and 85% for very large populations of people in poverty. As we grow to expand our impact to protect 500 million people from violence, we are seeking Legal Interns & Fellows. Legal Interns and Fellows assist IJM national lawyers and legal teams to defend our clients and seek justice on their behalf. Depending on your level of experience, your role may involve some of the following responsibilities as well as other relevant duties assigned by the Field Office Director or Supervisor. Positions may be available in: Accra, Ghana; Bucharest, Romania; Lima, Peru; Guatemala City, Guatemala; San Salvador, El Salvador; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Jakarta, Indonesia; Bangkok, Thailand; Manila, Philippines; Cebu, Philippines. Not every position will be available in every office. Program duration is 12 months, from June 2026 - May 2027.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Organizational and administrative skills
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of Microsoft software and Windows strongly preferred
• Fluency in Spanish required for Latin America offices
• Law school graduate (US applicants)
• Completion of Bachelors of Law (non-US applicants)
• Fluency in Spanish required for Latin American offices
• Mature orthodox Christian faith
• Humble and resilient
• Pursues excellence
• Culturally aware and appreciative of difference
• Strong service ethic
• Innovative problem solver
• Ability to build trust and strong partnerships with others
• Courageous in pursuing opportunities and challenges
• Tenacious in achieving goals
• Professional

Responsibilities

• Help ensure the smooth administration of the legal team including managing of documentation, providing administrative support to lawyers and creating PowerPoint presentations
• Support or conduct legal training sessions
• Research legal issues and write briefs that will assist in rescuing and protecting victims (varies by casework type)
• Assist in developing best practice documents based on casework experience
• Assist with case intake
• Input case details into Casework Tracking Management System
• Participate in legal strategy meetings
• Participate in operations briefings and debriefings

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees