United Nations Relief and Works Agency 2026 Exciting Internship Opportunities at Legal Aid Services - Apply by 20 December 2025

United Nations Relief and Works Agency 2026 Exciting Internship Opportunities at Legal Aid Services - Apply by 20 December 2025

Organization	UNRWA – Programme Protection & Neutrality, Jordan
Post Name	Legal Aid Services Intern
Duty Station	Amman, Jordan
Category and Level	Internship, I-1
Expected Duration	More than 3 months
Last Date to Apply	20 December 2025

UNRWA is a United Nations agency dedicated to providing humanitarian aid and protection to Palestine refugees. The agency works to safeguard the rights of refugees under international law and promotes access to justice through legal counseling, representation, and awareness programs.

The internship provides hands-on experience in legal aid service delivery within a humanitarian context. Interns will develop practical skills in client interviewing, case documentation, and communication, while gaining a deeper understanding of refugee legal needs and protection frameworks.

• Practical experience in legal aid and humanitarian work.
• Enhanced skills in legal interviewing, documentation, and client communication.
• Understanding of refugee legal needs, protection frameworks, and service referral pathways.
• Experience working in a UN operational environment.

• Support client case intake and interviews to gather information on legal issues, protection concerns, and eligibility for legal aid.
• Record and maintain accurate case files, prepare intake forms, case summaries, and other legal documents.
• Assist the protection legal team with case forms, archiving, scheduling appointments, and updating case trackers.
• Support legal awareness sessions and community engagement activities.
• Contribute to reporting, analysis, surveys, and assessments.
• Participate in meetings, take minutes, and draft progress reports as required.

• Fresh graduate with a degree in Law, Human Rights, or a related field from a reputable university.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Familiarity with legal research methods and case documentation.
• Excellent command of written and spoken Arabic and English.
• Adherence to confidentiality, data protection, and protection principles.
• Ability to analyze information and gather evidence through client interviews.

• Legal interviewing and documentation.
• Client communication and empathy.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and data entry.

• Fresh graduate in Law, Human Rights, or related field.
• Proficiency in Arabic and English.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Previous volunteer experience in legal aid or humanitarian services is an asset.

No specific age limit is mentioned; eligibility is based on educational and professional background.

Fresh graduate with a degree in Law, Human Rights, or a related field from a reputable accredited university.

Post	Duty Station	Duration
Legal Aid Services Intern	Amman, Jordan	More than 3 months

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No specific category-wise reservation; open to all eligible candidates.

No application fee mentioned.

Event	Date
Date Posted	7 December 2025
Last Date to Apply	20 December 2025

Applications are screened through the UN Careers Portal. Only shortlisted candidates are contacted for further steps.

• Submit a completed application through the UN Careers Portal.
• Include all relevant information, such as educational background, language skills, and motivation for applying.

• Apply Online
• Official Website

• Is the internship paid? No, interns are not financially remunerated.[File:9]
• Who can apply? Fresh graduates in Law, Human Rights, or related fields, proficient in Arabic and English.
• Do I need to be in Amman? Yes, the internship is based in Amman, Jordan.
• Are there opportunities for professional development? Yes, UNRWA offers hands-on experience and skill development in legal aid and humanitarian work.
• Do I need a visa? Non-citizens may need a visa; applicants should confirm requirements before accepting the offer.