The International Justice Program of Human Rights Watch (HRW) is seeking graduate and law students to intern in the New York office. The intern should ideally be available for 35 hours per week beginning in May 2023 until August 2023. The intern will primarily focus on monitoring international law developments in targeted country situations and researching and drafting papers on issues of international justice. The intern will gain knowledge of international courts and international justice mechanisms and will build skills in legal research, writing, and advocacy.
Due to COVID-19, many of our offices remain open at a limited capacity. HRW prioritizes the safety of our interns. In locations that have eased office restrictions and are open at a limited capacity, interns are not expected to report to the office and remote arrangements will remain an option for the foreseeable future. However, interns may have the option of reporting to an office on a voluntary basis in accordance with HRW’s COVID-19 policies.
Benefits
- Working with international human rights organizations
- Close supervision by HRW staff and trainers
- Interaction with the other US and international organizations
- Gain academic credit
- Free access to lecture, training, professional development workshops, and special events relating to human rights
- Connecting with other interns, volunteers, and employees
Eligibilities
- Background in law (either an LLB, LLM, JD, or other relevant law degree);
- Enrollment in an accredited, degree-granting graduate or law program for the duration of the internship term;
- Strong interest in international criminal justice and a demonstrated commitment to human rights and/or international issues is highly desirable;
- Relevant coursework is highly preferred;
- Knowledge of French is a plus;
- Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, internet applications) are essential.
Eligible Regions: New York, New York, United States.
Application Process
- Please apply immediately by visiting their online job portal at: https://careers.hrw.org and attaching a CV/resume, letter of interest, and a writing sample. No calls or email inquiries, please. Only complete applications will be reviewed. Due to the large number of applications only shortlisted candidates will be contacted further.
Application Deadline: February 20, 2023
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