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 IJM fellows and interns serve the poor in the developing world and gain practical experience by working at a field office that advocates for clients in cases of sex trafficking, slavery, unprosecuted rape, illegal detention, police brutality and illegal land seizure. Fellows and interns team with IJM field office staff in the areas of legal advocacy, aftercare coordination, office administrative support, community relations, project management and special projects. The offices range in size from approximately 15 to 40 people, allowing for ample opportunity to gain professional experience and full exposure to the frontlines of international human rights work. Each office is directed by an IJM managing attorney experienced in human rights law, Christian leadership, and office management. While the majority of IJM field office staff are nationals of the country where the office is located, each office has staff, interns and fellows from the United States or other parts of the world.
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Tineke Knigge
Legal Fellow - Mumbai, India
"I enjoyed my career as an antitrust lawyer with Baker & McKenzie in London, but I felt a call to help those who are being oppressed and abused – people who don’t have anyone else to help them. So I went to South Asia on a one-year sabbatical. It has been a real privilege to use my education, skills and talents to serve some of the most vulnerable and marginalised people in the world. My experience working with the IJM staff and doing work that I am truly passionate about have been priceless."
