Legal Operations Intern - Fall 2026

International Justice Mission (IJM) is seeking a Legal Operations Intern to support the Office of the General Counsel in areas including contracts, data privacy, governance, and risk mitigation. The intern will contribute to the optimization of the Office of the General Counsel through developing better internal systems, tools, and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in progress for DC/Remote Internships
• Completed at least two years of undergraduate study
• Interest and experience in law, including a pre-law undergraduate course of study
• Strong research and writing skills
• Experience with human-centered design preferred
• Experience with project and/or process management and enhancement preferred
• Mature orthodox Christian faith
• Humble and resilient
• Pursues excellence
• Culturally aware and appreciative of difference
• Strong service ethic
• Innovative problem solver
• Ability to build trust and strong partnerships with others
• Courageous in pursuing opportunities and challenges
• Tenacious in achieving goals
• Professional

Benefits

• Monthly stipend to help defray expenses related to participating in the internship program
• Opportunity to work with a global organization protecting vulnerable people from violence