• About IRAP

The International Refugee Assistance Project (“IRAP”) is a dynamic and growing legal and policy advocacyorganization that works to develop and enforce a system of legal and human rights for refugees and displaced people around the world. We are the leading organization providing free and comprehensive legal services to people in need of a safe place to live and a way to get there.

IRAP operates offices in the U.S. (New York City, Washington, D.C.), Jordan (Amman), Lebanon (Beirut), and Germany (Berlin). Our legal and advocacy teams work closely with a corps of pro bono lawyers from leading law firms and multinational corporations, law students, and volunteers from around the world. Through this work, we aim to assist refugees and other displaced people to find safe passage and to transform the landscape of refugee rights. IRAP has over 100 full-time staff members. We are a nimble organization staffed by an innovative and collaborative team that is committed to high standards of quality and close partnerships with our clients, peers, and colleagues.

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.

About IRAP Jordan

The IRAP Jordan legal department includes ten staff members who provide legal aid to refugees and displaced people in Jordan. The team provides legal assistance to individuals navigating refugee resettlement, humanitarian protection pathways, and family reunification processes through in-house representation, legal information, and the mentorship of pro bono attorneys, students, and interns.

Opportunity

IRAP Jordan seeks to sponsor law students who are participating in a formal law school program to intern at IRAP for 10 weeks from June to August 2025. The legal intern will be supervised by members of our legal team for case-related matters and by a Volunteer Program Manager for logistical preparation and administrative follow-up within the IRAP Jordan office. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals interested in refugee, immigration, and international law who seek direct experience with displaced people.

We will review applications on a rolling basis and will prioritize applications received before April 27, 2025

Responsibilities

• Conducting screening and intake interviews with at-risk and vulnerable displaced people and identifying applicant needs for direct services and relevant referrals;

• Conducting factual and legal research in support of direct representation;

• Drafting memos or application processes for protection or family reunification cases that may be submitted to receiving governments or UNHCR;

• Supporting outreach to isolated communities and participating in public education efforts;

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Education:

• A bachelor’s degree is required; pursuing an advanced degree in law, with one year of law school completed, is preferred.

• Values, Competencies and Skills:

• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills; 

• Fluency in oral and written English required; fluency in Arabic preferred; 

• 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; 

• Initiative to see projects through and ability to multitask; 

• Strong interest in refugee processing, immigration law, and human rights;

• Ability to multitask and be flexible in a fast-paced and high-pressure work environment; 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.;

• The ability to understand and handle sensitive and confidential information.

• Internship-related Requirements:

• This internship is based in Amman, Jordan.

• This internship does not require travel outside of Amman.

• This internship requires office availability.

• Ability to commit to a minimum of 16 hours per week.

• Jordanian nationality.

Duration

The summer internship requires a 10-week commitment from June to August 2025 in IRAP’s Jordan office. 

Location

The internship will be in-person and based in Jordan. The Jordan office works from Sunday through Thursday, from 9 AM to 5 PM.

Application Process

Please submit the following materials below. We will only review complete applications.

• A 1-page cover letter describing your interest in working with IRAP, including any relevant life or work experience;

• A 1-2 page updated resume;

• At least two academic references.

Interested applicants should apply as soon as possible. We will review applications on a rolling basis and will prioritize applications received before April 27, 2025.

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.