Legal Intern at the UN Caribbean Protection Unit

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for RefugeesWashingtonRegional Office for the UnitedStates ofAmericaand theCaribbeanseeks volunteer interns to assist staff of the Caribbean Protection Unit.

Caribbean Protection Unit based inWashington,DC

Legal Interns will assist with casework related to the assistance and protection of asylum-seekers and
refugees in theCaribbean region. This is an unpaid internship for law students (J.D. or LL.M).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Draft Refugee Status Determination (RSD) and appeal decisions for asylum seekers in theCaribbean region interviewed under UNHCR Mandate which includes country of origin research and legal analysis.
• Draft Advisory Opinions requested byCaribbeangovernments for pending asylum claims.
• Conduct research on localCaribbeanimmigration laws and procedures, asylum procedures, analysis of constitutional changes, and best practices.
• Monitor news for maritime incidents and migration flows in theCaribbean.
• Undertake special projects & translate documents and correspondence, as needed.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Excellent oral & written communication skills. Strong legal analysis skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize with minimal supervision. Attention to detail required.
• A high level of computer proficiency. Familiarity with electronic databases preferred and strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel required.
• Fluency in English required; fluency in French or Spanish highly preferred.

How to apply

Applications must be complete or they will not be considered. Please send resume, cover letter, a brief

writing sample (2-3 pages), and dates of availability to the Caribbean Unit Intern Coordinator, UNHCR,

1775 K Street, N.W., Suite 300,WashingtonDC20006, Fax: 202-296-5660,

Email: usawaint@unhcr.org and note on the subject line CARIBBEAN LEGAL INTERNSHIP and note which

semester (Spring, Summer, Fall or Winter).

Deadlines for submission of applications are:

Summer: March 15

Fall: July 30

Winter & Spring: October 15

Note that applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Therefore, we may offer positions before

the submission deadline. As such, interested applicants are encouraged to apply well before the

deadline. Full-time applicants preferred.

• Please also note that we are unable to provide scholarships, living or moving stipends.

For more information about our Regional Washington Office (ROW), please visit

www.unhcrwashington.org. To learn more about UNHCR’s work globally, visit www.unhcr.org