The International Justice Program of Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) is seeking graduate and law students for interns for the summer of 2019 in the New York office. Ideally, the intern will be available full-time beginning in May 2019 until August 2019. The intern will primarily focus on monitoring international law developments in targeted country situations, conducting desk research, 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.
Areas of Responsibility:
Intern will learn and be exposed to:
- Conducting legal research;
- Analyzing international law;
- Reviewing and documenting media reports on relevant issues;
- Monitoring developments at the International Criminal Court;
- Conducting policy analysis of ongoing international justice developments;
- Identifying and understanding key issues in international justice;
- Compiling case research;
- Drafting advocacy-style documents that will be used internally and as background for advocacy projects;
- Gaining familiarity with the Rome Statute;
- Developing a greater attention to detail through footnoting and fact-checking;
- Presenting information in a compelling manner in internal drafts; and
- Close supervision and evaluation sessions to provide a feedback and support.
Additional Opportunities:
- Direct exposure to the workings of a large, international human rights organization;
- Induction training on the internal working of HRW;
- Access to HRW materials and publications;
- Attending select in-house events such as a speaker series events, and other events organized within the organization, particularly for the interns;
- Attending internal staff meeting and outside meetings and events related to human rights field; and
- Academic credit (students should check with their individual academic institutions for requirements).
Educational Background:
Enrollment in an accredited, degree-granting graduate or law program for the duration of the internship term is required;
Skills/Experience:
- Background in law (either an LLB, LLM, JD, or other relevant law degree) and relevant coursework is highly preferred;
- Strong interest in international criminal justice and a demonstrated commitment to human rights and/or international issues is highly desirable;
- Computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, internet applications) are essential; and
- Knowledge of French is a plus.
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Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jan 10 2019
Active Until:
Feb 10 2019
Hiring Organization:
Human Rights Watch
industry:
Nonprofit