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9 - 12 Month Field Office Fellowships
International Fellows gain practical experience by working at an IJM Field Office that advocates for clients in cases of sex trafficking, slavery, unprosecuted rape, illegal detention, police brutality and illegal land seizure. Fellows work with IJM field office staff in areas such as legal advocacy and training; aftercare coordination and counseling; business relations, community relations, project management and other special projects. The offices range in size from approximately 25 to 60 people, allowing for ample opportunity to gain professional experience and full exposure to the frontlines of international human rights work. Each office is led by an IJM Field Office Director 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 also has staff, interns and fellows from the United States.
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Lane Mears (pictured here with family)
Legal Fellow - Kenya
"I had been a practicing attorney for twelve years before coming on with IJM as a Legal Fellow in IJM Kenya, but I have never enjoyed being an attorney more than in my time working alongside our national staff working to secure justice for victims of child sexual assault and illegal detention. The challenges to securing justice in the places where IJM works are very real, but God is greater than any malfunctioning public justice system. I have had the privilege of seeing Him bring victories on behalf of our clients that result in smiles where there were tears and dignity where there was only shame. Whether you have worked in your professional field for several years or just a few, IJM’s field office fellowship program is a great opportunity for you to spend your life for others who desperately need an attorney, an aftercare specialist, a champion in the community, or any other person with relevant skills."
