About TIMEP’s Internship Program
TIMEP’s Internship Program trains the next generation of policy influencers and policymakers by providing students and early-career professionals with:
- Direct mentorship from TIMEP staff
- Hands-on experience contributing to active policy initiatives
- Exposure to TIMEP’s strategic programming and operations
At the outset of the internship, each intern works with a staff mentor to establish clear professional goals. By the conclusion of the program, interns will have:
- Strengthened relevant legal and policy skills
- Engaged with practitioners and partner organizations in the field
- Developed a deeper understanding of the role of civil society in the MENA policy space
Spring 2027 Legal Internship
TIMEP seeks candidates for its Spring 2027 Legal Internship who can commit to full-time (35–40 hours per week) work for 10-12 weeks. The program begins in the last week of January. Start dates must align with the program’s established spring internship schedule.
The Legal Intern will:
- Monitor and analyze developments relevant to TIMEP’s mandate, particularly in legal, judicial, and accountability spaces
- Conduct substantive legal research in support of the Legal Unit’s initiatives
- Contribute to drafting legal submissions in coordination with partner organizations
Stipend
Full-time interns (35–40 hours per week) receive a stipend of $1,000 per month, prorated for partial months. Stipends are provided in accordance with university requirements.
Qualifications
Candidates must be pursuing or have recently completed a Master’s in Legal Studies, LLM, JD, or foreign equivalent.
Competitive candidates will demonstrate:
- Knowledge of legal, judicial, or human rights issues in the MENA region
- Good familiarity with international law and accountability mechanisms
- Understanding of U.S., EU, or UN policy frameworks
- Proficiency in English and Arabic languages
Internship candidates present in Washington, DC may have the opportunity to work in a hybrid format which allows for both in-person and remote work. Internship candidates outside of Washington, DC will be able to complete the internship in an entirely remote setting. Regardless of location, the candidate’s schedule must overlap significantly with 9 am to 5 pm GMT.
To apply
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 pm on Monday, November 16, 2026. To apply, please complete the following Google Form. In addition to completing a series of questions, the form will direct you to upload a current resume or CV, a writing sample no longer than 10 pages (excerpts from longer pieces are acceptable), and a cover letter indicating what your goals are for the internship and how this internship fits into your long-term academic and career plans.
For questions after submission, you can contact us at internships@timep.org.