International Justice Mission: Internships & Fellowships – January 2027 Field Office Recruitment Now Open! @January 2027 Field Office Recruitment Now Open!

About International Justice Mission (IJM)

International Justice Mission (IJM) is the global leader in protecting vulnerable people from violence worldwide.

With over 1,200 professionals across more than 30 offices, our mission is to rescue millions, protect half a billion, and make justice unstoppable.

For over 25 years, IJM has pioneered efforts to combat violence and slavery. Our Justice System Strengthening Projects have consistently reduced slavery and violence between 50% and 85% across large populations living in poverty.

We foster a caring, professional community that values excellence, joy, and celebration in all we do.

Internships & Fellowships at International Justice Mission

Applications for IJM’s January 2027 field office internships and fellowships are now open!

Job Title: Internships & Fellowships – January 2027 Field Office Deployment
Job Location: Africa, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific (specific locations vary)
Closing Date: Applications reviewed on a rolling basis – apply early!
Contract: 12-month internship/fellowship from January 2027 to December 2027

Applications reviewed on a rolling basis — apply early as spots fill quickly! Interns and fellows are eligible to receive a stipend to offset costs associated with their term of volunteer service.

Available Roles

Focus Areas include:

• Government Relations & Advocacy
• Investigations and Law Enforcement Development
• Program Management
• Communications
• Legal
• Aftercare
• Field Administration
• Partnerships
• Program Quality and Measurement

Internship & Fellowship Opportunities

Program Overview

• Duration: 12 months (January 2027 – December 2027)
• Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree required for internships; mid-career professionals eligible for fellowships
• Locations: Africa, Latin America, Europe, Asia Pacific (specific locations vary)
• Stipend: Monthly stipend to offset participation costs (not wages)

MORE INTERNSHIPS

• Child Friendly Justice European Network: Paid Internship – Coordination Assistant
• African Union Internship Program 2026
• SOLIDAR: Policy & Research Fellows and Project Fellows
• Catalyst Now is hiring: Communications Interns (Remote, Global)

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply early due to limited availability. All applicants must have completed their bachelor’s degree for internships; mid-career professionals are invited to apply for fellowships.

• Applications open 11-12 months prior to deployment
• Rolling review process – apply early as spots fill quickly
• More info and application: IJM Interns & Fellows
• Apply here: IJM Careers

Be part of a global movement to make justice unstoppable. Apply today and help protect the vulnerable worldwide.