Deadline:
As soon as possible
Location(s)
Burundi Cambodia China Congo: Democratic Republic India Singapore Switzerland Zimbabwe
Geneva or in country programs offices in Burundi, Cambodia, China, D.R. Congo, India, Singapore, and Zimbabwe
Overview
Details
Fellows may be placed in our head office in Geneva or in country programs offices in Burundi, Cambodia, China, D.R. Congo, India, Singapore, and Zimbabwe.
Depending on where they are based, IBJ interns will work on a variety of tasks and initiatives, including: supporting our eLearning training programs, strengthening our online communities, helping with program management, and contributing to our fundraising initiatives.
Former intern tasks have included researching criminal procedure codes and penal codes in different criminal justice systems, helping country directors manage project activities, supporting the work of our local public defenders, developing online tools and resources for IBJ’s JusticeMakers community, and assisting in grant writing proposals.
To apply, please send a CV, and cover letter to: opportunities@ibj.org.
About us
IBJ’s Mission
In recognition of the fundamental principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, International Bridges to Justice (IBJ) is dedicated to protecting the basic legal rights of individuals in developing countries. Specifically, IBJ works to guarantee all citizens the right to competent legal representation, the right to be protected from cruel and unusual punishment, and the right to a fair trial.
IBJ’s Vision
We envision a world where the basic legal rights of every man, woman and child are respected in case of an arrest or judicial accusation, in particular: the right to competent legal representation, the right to be free from torture and cruel treatment, and the right to a fair trial. It’s a world where the institutionalization of fair and effective justice practices have eliminated the use of torture as the cheapest method of investigation.
A world where each and every person is knowledgeable about his/her rights and is empowered to demand that they are upheld in practice.
A world where international human rights standards and relevant local laws are brought to life in the everyday practice of justice, and through the consciousness of each and every actor in the judicial system.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Conditions
- We accept international students throughout the year on a rolling basis.
- Proof of institutionalized funding of more than $2600/month is required by Swiss law to participate in an internship in Geneva.
- IBJ welcomes law students and graduates who wish to begin a year-long legal internship with us.
Ideal candidate
- We require interns to demonstrate strong research and writing skills, with proposal writing experience particularly valued. A degree of familiarity with global criminal justice issues as well as international non\profit management is also ideal, but not essential.
- Language skills (particularly French, Arabic, Mandarin and Cantonese are desirable but not essential.
- Experience conducting field research is also desirable.
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
Benefits
- IBJ interns will get to work in an international, friendly, challenging and rewarding environment with direct supervisors based in both Geneva and/or any other country where the intern is based.
Un-save Opportunity
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