Challenging Law Internship at This Charity in Hong Kong

Mission/Vision of the Organization

This charity supports pregnant, migrant women and their children in need. Despite legal protections, these women are still too often unjustly dismissed when they become pregnant, often resulting in homelessness and extreme poverty. This organization has already helped more than 4,200 lives (including babies) in Hong Kong—individuals who were at high risk of abuse, neglect, and/or trafficking.

Internship

Saving lives—that’s what you’ll be doing during this internship. The cases are complex and often relate to employment, discrimination, immigration, and family, criminal, and child law. You will support clients in understanding their rights and assist them in legal claims.

Student Profile

You have an interest in social justice and human rights law. Experience in these areas is a plus. You show empathy and possess strong analytical skills.

Field of Study

Law

Daily Tasks

You will work closely with Legal Case Managers. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting clients in understanding their rights and obligations, and helping them defend legal claims;
• Attending meetings with lawyers: taking minutes, following up, and accompanying clients to the police and government departments (Immigration Department, Labour Department);
• Researching current legal cases and policy issues as they arise;
• Conducting and preparing legal research;
• Supporting legal and policy reform when needed;
• Maintaining contact with government bodies, consulates, the legal community, and other NGOs;
• Occasionally traveling within Hong Kong to meet clients and lawyers and attend various meetings.

You Are/Have

• Interested in social justice and human rights law. Previous experience in criminal, family, and immigration/asylum law is a plus;
• Fluent in written and spoken English;
• Comfortable with and committed to the organization’s core values: non-judgmental, respectful, passionate, courageous, empathetic, discreet, and collaborative.

Languages

English
Knowledge of Cantonese, Bahasa, and/or Tagalog is a plus.

Location

Hong Kong

Internship ID: 1072