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2024 LEGAL FELLOWSHIP
IJDH is offering to sponsor a graduating law student or recent law school graduate for a one or two-year externally-funded legal Fellowship focused on defending Haitians’ human rights in international fora. The Fellowship is designed to train and empower new lawyers to advance social justice movements in the Global South through immersive practice in human rights advocacy within a solidarity framework. The Fellow will start in September 2024 (negotiable). Fellows must secure funding from an outside source (e.g. a law school, foundation, law firm, or other funding opportunity) to support the Fellowship. Deadline to apply: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
SPRING 2025 LEGAL INTERNSHIP
IJDH is seeking two to three dynamic law student interns to help Haitians reclaim their democracy against internal repression and external interference. Interns are fully integrated into our legal team and work alongside experienced attorneys in a fast-paced, creative, and exciting environment. They work across the full range of IJDH’s activities, including real-time advocacy in response to Haiti’s current crisis. Interns must be available to work part time. Deadline to apply: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
2025 EXTERNALLY-FUNDED LEGAL FELLOWSHIP
IJDH is offering to host a graduating law student or recent law graduate for a one or two-year externally-funded legal Fellowship focused on advancing Haitian human rights. The Fellowship is designed to train and empower new lawyers to advance social justice movements in the Global South through immersive practice in human rights advocacy within a solidarity framework. Deadline to apply: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled, so applicants are strongly encouraged to submit applications early.
Volunteer Opportunities
Are you fluent in French and/or Kreyol? IJDH needs you. We have a great need for people who can translate both from French and/or Kreyol into English, and vice versa. Some knowledge of and/or familiarity with legal terms is helpful for many documents, but not all. If you have experience translating and are readily available by email, please CONTACT US.