Legal Intern

What You'll Do: 

We are looking for volunteers to join our Advice Team and offer advice and guidance to refugees and migrants. You will work with the Legal Team to manage the legal clinic. This role would particularly suit a law student or graduate with an interest in family, housing and immigration matters.

  • To work with lawyers providing pro bono services for our clients.
  • To help clients with housing, immigration, family and visa issues
  • To write letters and fill out forms on behalf of clients
  • To follow up with solicitors about legal support provided to clients
  • To complete administration work.
  • To promote and advertise the ACAA’s legal services.
  • To write and proofread external communications.
  • To write and proof read blog posts and articles.
  • To work with other volunteers to secure funding for ACAA legal services.
Why You'll Love It: 

You will get real hands-on experience with our charity and gain valuable work experience.

What You'll Learn: 

You will learn about the charity sector in the UK and tangible ways to support refugees and asylum seekers.

What We're Looking For: 

Skills:

  • Excellent written and spoken English
  • Working knowledge of basic legal principles
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Interest in international affairs and refugee issues

Desirable Criteria

Skills:

  • Knowledge of a second language, preferably Farsi or Pashto
  • Legal and media networking abilities
Summary
Volunteering
Volunteer
Refugees
Hounslow
0 Weeks Minimum
7 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Teamwork
Using professional behaviours
Skills you should possess: 
Legal

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