Nasc, The Irish Immigrant Support Centre is recruiting a Legal Intern (4 days per week / 30 hours)
This is an unpaid internship.
Nasc is a non-governmental organisation and works for an integrated society based on the principles of human rights, social justice and equality.
Nasc is inviting applications for a Legal Intern. The successful candidate will gain experience in the practical application of all aspects of asylum, immigration and social welfare law.
Main Function: To support the work of the Legal Officers and assist in the provision of information and advice at first instance through the drop-in service. This internship would suit a recent graduate.
Duration: The internship is available from the 3rd December 2012 for a 6 month period.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
• Providing support to the daily operation of the legal Information service, in particular the operation of the Drop-in service
• Addressing individual queries as they arise through the clinics
• Drafting letters/emails to the relevant bodies and Government Departments
• Conducting Research (legal and non-legal)
• Administrative tasks
• Working in co-operation with other NGOs and the legal profession
• Other tasks as may be reasonably required
Educational requirements:
Law Degree (please include results on CV). Graduates with knowledge of refugee law, human rights law, public international law and international humanitarian law are encouraged to apply.
Please apply in writing by CV and cover letter, outlining your suitability for the internship to Moawia Eldjack, Operations Manager, Nasc, The Irish Immigrant Support Centre, Enterprise House, 35 Mary Street, Cork or email tomoawia@nascireland.org. Please indicate ‘Legal Internship’ in the subject line.
Closing date for receipt of applications is: Wednesday 14th November 2012 at 5.00 p.m. Late applications will not be accepted under any circumstances. Nasc is an equal opportunities employer.