Want to make a difference?
Where do you fit?
Find the intersection of your experience, strengths and passion.
D.C. Based Internships
- Semester-based (2-3 months) for college juniors and beyond
- Three opportunities to serve: Spring, Summer, and Fall
- Applications open several months before the upcoming class
Summer Legal Internships
- Summer experience for first-year law students and beyond
- Deployment dates: June - August
- Applications open in December for the upcoming summer class
Global Internships and Fellowships
- 12 months for college graduates and seasoned professionals
- Two opportunities to deploy: April or September
- Applications open 11 months prior to the deployment date
What we value
Christian
We’re inspired by God’s call to love all people and seek justice.
Professional
We pursue excellence, because the people we serve deserve our best.
Bridge-Building
We’re passionate about learning from our partners, and we rally others to the fight.
Frequently Asked Questions
Depending on each individual living situation, interns can expect to pay up to $1000 monthly for housing. The number of roommates and proximity to central D.C. make a large difference. Interns planning on commuting by vehicle can expect to pay $100 per month for parking fees.
IJM does not have designated intern housing, but we supply incoming interns with several resources to help you with your housing search in the D.C. area. There is no set requirement for where you live; it is based entirely on availability and personal preference. While cost of living varies greatly due to personal preferences, we do recommend budgeting for at least $1,000 a month. IJM's office is located on the D.C. Metro system.
Yes. D.C. interns can fundraise on their own to cover costs of living while in D.C.
Not at this time.
Each intern will be supervised by someone in their department who will give assignments, monitor projects and provide assistance, support and feedback.
For employment verifications, you should provide your employer with your internship or fellowship service dates, position title, and the location where you completed your internship or fellowship. You may be asked to also provide the name of your supervisor.
If your employer needs a contact at IJM to verify your internship/fellowship service, please use the program coordinator contact information below.
Field Office Interns & Fellows:
- Jahmaal Marshall
- Role: Global Lead, Interns and Fellows
- Contact Email: hotline@ijm.org
DC Interns & Fellows:
- Jenny-lin Smith
- Role: Global Lead, Interns and Fellows
- Contact Email: hotline@ijm.org
If you need character references, please contact your supervisor, someone on your team, or someone with whom you worked with at IJM. If needed, an Interns & Fellows global lead (above) will use your performance evaluation to make a recommendation.
Please note: Per IJM’s document retention policy, IJM does not retain certain employee documents beyond seven years. Therefore, there is a possibility IJM cannot verify employment for interns and fellows who served with IJM seven years prior to the current year. If you have questions or concerns, you may email hotline@ijm.org to see if IJM is able to provide this information.