Intern at Legal Representation 50-80%, 8-month fixed-term contract in Boudry (m/f/d)
Caritas Schweiz Inland, Caritas Schweiz
Boudry
Key information
- Publication date:15 December 2025
- Workload:50 – 80%
- Place of work:Boudry
Act, quite simply. In Switzerland and in nearly 20 countries across four continents. Join us to realize the vision of a supportive society, as a
Intern at Legal Representation 50-80%, 8-month fixed-term contract in Boudry (m/f/d)
Caritas Switzerland is committed to a fair asylum procedure for asylum seekers. Since March 1, 2019, on behalf of the State Secretariat for Migration, Caritas Switzerland's legal protection provides a free consultation and legal representation service for asylum seekers at the Federal Centers in the French-speaking region of Switzerland, in partnership with the Swiss Union of Jewish Relief Committees and the Swiss Refugee Aid Organization.
To strengthen our team, we are therefore looking for several interns willing to complete a paid internship lasting 8 months (from April 1 to November 30) with a workload of 50% to 80% within our organization. This offer is aimed at students who have at least validated all their Bachelor credits. Obtaining a Master’s degree and participation in migration law courses are an asset.
As provided by Art. 20 para. 2 bis of the Study and Examination Regulations of the Faculty of Law of the University of Neuchâtel (REE), a practical internship in a legal environment can also replace a module of the thematic seminar or elective courses under certain conditions. Regarding the Faculty of Law of the University of Fribourg, the regulation on special credits provides that a practical legal internship with an internship report allows the replacement of a pro-seminar paper or the obtaining of special credits.
Your tasks
- Collaboration with the various services of the Legal Protection of the Federal Asylum Centers of French-speaking Switzerland, namely the Advisory and Legal Representation services and the secretariat
- Legal representation and support of asylum seekers during their asylum procedure and follow-up of individual cases under the direction of a team leader
- Drafting various legal documents
- Analysis and monitoring of doctrine, practice, and case law
- Preparation of internal working documents
- Assistance in handling evidence and archiving
Our requirements
- University education - Faculty of Law - (all Bachelor credits validated)
- Languages: French with good knowledge of English and German
- Good computer skills (Office)
- Show enthusiasm and motivation
- Ability to work in a team
- Interest in legal and socio-political issues in the field of migration.
- Knowledge of asylum law and foreigner law
- Experience with people from other cultures
The workplace is Boudry NE
Internship duration: from April 1 to November 30, 2026
Caritas offers attractive employment conditions and an open working atmosphere in an international context. For the active development and implementation of digital transformation, we rely on employees with a digital and agile mindset who willingly participate in change processes.
For more information about the position, please contact Mr. Sidoine Christe, co-head of the legal representation service, tel. +41 32 312 86 23.
We thank you for your interest and look forward to receiving your application by January 15, 2026 via this link
Internship duration: from April 1 to November 30, 2026
Caritas offers attractive employment conditions and an open working atmosphere in an international context. For the active development and implementation of digital transformation, we rely on employees with a digital and agile mindset who willingly participate in change processes.
For more information about the position, please contact Mr. Sidoine Christe, co-head of the legal representation service, tel. +41 32 312 86 23.
We thank you for your interest and look forward to receiving your application by January 15, 2026 via this link
