Summer 2026 Internships and Fellowships: International Justice Mission – Apply Now

International Justice Mission (IJM) is now accepting applications for its Summer 2026 Internship and Fellowship Program, running from June to August 2026. Opportunities are available remotely, in Washington, D.C., and across IJM’s 31 program offices in 16 countries.

Deadline: December 31, 2025
Location: Remote, Washington D.C., or international field offices
Level: Undergraduate students (completed at least two years), graduates, and early-career professionals

IJM works globally to protect people in poverty from violence, exploitation, and trafficking. Through this program, interns and fellows contribute directly to justice-focused initiatives while receiving spiritual, professional, and leadership development.

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Program Benefits

Spiritual Mentorship
Participants engage in IJM’s daily spiritual practices and receive faith-based mentorship within a Christian organizational environment.

Professional Mentorship
Interns and fellows gain hands-on experience, practical skills, and career guidance from supportive IJM staff.

Meaningful Impact
Participants contribute to programs addressing violence, trafficking, and human rights abuses, supporting IJM’s mission to build a safer, more just world.

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Available Positions

Hybrid or Remote (Washington, D.C. + Remote)

• Employee Experience and Events Intern (Spring 2026)
• Global Programs Intern
• Innovation & Design Intern
• Human Resources Intern
• Policy & Advocacy Intern
• Global Safety & Security Intern
• Executive Intern
• Philanthropy Intern
• Investigations & Law Enforcement Development Intern
• Cybersecurity Intern
• Legal Operations Intern
• Communications Intern
• South Asia Operations Intern
• Marketing Intern
• IT Operations Intern (Spring 2026)

Latin America Field Office Deployment (June 2026)

• Communications
• Investigations & Law Enforcement Development
• Program Management
• Field Administration
• Partnerships
• Government Relations & Advocacy

Additional Global Opportunities

• Aftercare Field Office Internships and Fellowships
• Program Quality and Measurement
• Legal Internships and Fellowships

A full list of positions is available here.

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Who Should Apply

This opportunity is well-suited for:

• Undergraduate students who have completed at least two years of study
• Graduate students and early-career professionals
• Individuals passionate about justice, human rights, international development, law, or public policy
• Applicants interested in global field experience, anti-trafficking work, advocacy, program operations, or international program management

IJM welcomes candidates from diverse academic and professional backgrounds.

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How to Apply

Applicants must apply directly through the position-specific links on IJM’s careers website.
Deadline: December 31, 2025

For more information or inquiries, contact IJM recruitment through their official site.

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IJM’s Summer 2026 Internship and Fellowship Program offers undergraduate students, graduates, and early-career professionals the opportunity to contribute to global justice efforts across remote, Washington D.C., and international field office placements. Participants gain spiritual formation, professional mentorship, and hands-on experience supporting IJM’s mission to protect people in poverty from violence and exploitation. With roles in communications, legal work, investigations, advocacy, program management, cybersecurity, and more, this is a competitive and meaningful pathway for emerging leaders seeking to build a career in justice or international development. Applications close on December 31, 2025.

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