Lebanon Legal Intern
International Refugee Assistance Project
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Beirut, Lebanon
Posted on Wednesday, April 10, 2024
About IRAP Lebanon
The IRAP Lebanon Office is located in the capital city of Beirut. Our team consists of a Country Director, an Assistant Director for Programs, an Office and Accounts Manager, a Casework Coordinator, a Caseworker, two Senior Staff Attorneys, and a Humanitarian Assistance Specialist. Our work is centered on providing remote and in-person legal assistance with refugee resettlement and family reunification through United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) referrals, the United States Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), and relocation through alternative pathways.
Opportunity
IRAP is seeking two law students for Summer 2024 internships. Legal interns will work at IRAP’s field office in Beirut under the supervision of our team of attorneys. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals interested in refugees, human rights, and/or refugee, immigration, and international law to make a difference in the lives of those at risk.
Responsibilities
- Conducting intake interviews with refugees to determine needs and refugee claims
- Drafting legal briefs and memos in support of at-risk and vulnerable refugee cases
- Preparing evidence for cases submitted to UNHCR and directly to governments
- Researching law and global country and human rights conditions to reinforce clients’ legal claims
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Lebanese resident currently in Lebanon
- Pursuing a degree in law
- Interest in refugee law and/or refugee resettlement processing, human rights, and international law
- Fluency in oral and written English required
- Fluency in oral Arabic required
- Highly organized and motivated, able to multitask, manage a high volume workload, and have excellent time management skills
- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Sensitivity to client empowerment and to working with clients of all backgrounds, including LGBTI clients, survivors of trauma, and other vulnerable populations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suite
Application Instructions
Please submit a cover letter, resume, short legal writing sample (3-5 pages) in English, and a list of three references. Applications must be received by 22 April, 2024.
Incomplete applications, or applications submitted not through the application link will not be considered.
Interns will be compensated with the sum of USD 2000 for a 10-week internship of 30 Hours per Week.
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.
IRAP is an equal-opportunity employer; people of color and individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. IRAP does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, citizenship status, ethnic background, religion, political orientation, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or any other protected class. We consider all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all local, state, and federal laws related to the Fair Chance Act.
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