Mediation Service Research Internship

This position is based at: Toynbee Hall, 28 Commercial Street, LondonE1 6LS (nearest tube: Aldgate East)

Please note that this is an unpaid internship

Role description
Toynbee Hall is seeking an intern to undertake research into how a mediation service might benefit our service users and the local community. Against a backdrop of severe cuts to Legal Aid spending, the need for alternative arenas to the courtroom for the resolution of legal disputes will be much on the rise.
Toynbee Hall would like to explore how a mediation service would compliment our well established Free Legal Advice Centre that support thousands of people each year.
The intern’s responsibility would be to undertake desk and field research into the actual need of this service and Toynbee Hall’s capacity to support it. A summary report of the findings will be expected by the end of the internship.
This role provides a unique and interesting opportunity for the right person to develop knowledge about an expanding field of legal work in the context of an organisation whose free legal advice service is extremely well-respected.
Skills/experience sought
This role would lend itself to someone with the following skills/knowledge:
  • An interest in developments in the delivery of legal services and their evolving nature
  • Some legal background or knowledge of the legal system
  • Excellent research skills and enjoys research
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including an ability to write succinctly
  • An ability to work on your own initiative whilst not losing sight of the original brief
  • Good organisation skills and a responsible attitude
  • Strong interpersonal skills

Intern gains
  • The opportunity to apply research skills to the interesting and expanding field of mediation
  • The opportunity to gain work experience with a leading charity with an excellent reputation for its free legal advice services
  • The opportunity to meet new people and work as a part of a dedicated team
  • The satisfaction of knowing you are making a difference to the work of Toynbee Hall and that you are helping us to secure the income we need to continue to provide our vital services
  • You can claim previously agreed travel expenses and, if devoting a full day to the charity, the cost of a lunch (£3.50)

Availability
The role is flexible, but ideally you will be able to commit 2-3 days a week for a period of three months starting June 2012.
This position is based at Toynbee Hall, 28 Commercial Street, London E1 6LS
Nearest tube stations: Aldgate East (3 mins); Liverpool Street (10 mins)
To apply
To apply for this role please submit your Application Form by 7th June 2012 to:.
Interviews will take place in the w/c 11th June 2012.
For an informal chat about the role please call: Magdalena Nikolova, Volunteering and Engagement Manager on 0207 3929 2980

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