Legal Intern - Beirut Office
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW THE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS.
Applications MUST be submitted through this link. Applications submitted through any other means WILL NOT be considered.
Please submit a cover letter, resume, a short legal writing sample and a list of three academic or professional references.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
IRAP believes that diversity is critical to fostering a strong workplace and serving our clients well. We strongly encourage applications from people with lived experiences in the communities that we serve, members of other marginalized communities, and individuals whose identities are underrepresented in the legal profession.
This is an exciting opportunity for individuals interested in refugee, immigration, and international law, who seek direct experience with refugees. The Lebanon office works from Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Preference will be given to candidates who can work from 9:00 or 10:00 AM to 5:00 or 6:00 PM Beirut local time.
This internship might be partially or fully remote.
Responsibilities
Conducting interviews with refugees to determine needs and refugee claims
Drafting legal briefs and memos in support of at-risk and vulnerable refugee cases
Preparing legal submissions for cases submitted to UNHCR and foreign governments
Researching law and global, country and human rights conditions to reinforce claims
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Lebanese Resident
Bachelor’s degree (preferred)
Pursuing an advanced degree in law (preferred)
Interest in refugee law and/or processing, human rights, and international law
Fluency in oral and written English; Fluency in oral Arabic is required
Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable working with diverse populations
Ability to commit to a minimum of 30 hours per week for at least 10 weeks over Summer 2023.
Compensation
Interns will receive a stipend of $2,000 for a full time (40 hours a week) 10 week internship, payable as $400 every two weeks. (The amount will be prorated based on the number of hours per week.)
NOTE:
Daleel Madani, the civil society network, serves as a platform for organisations to post their professional opportunities, but is not involved in the recruitment process. The hiring organisation is solely responsible for the job and candidate selection.
- Lebanon