International Justice Project Internships

Possible intern duties:

• Research international law, including human rights & humanitarian law, international criminal law, international standards and best-practices, etc.
• Compile country/region specific information on rule of law issues, human rights defenders, civil society activities, legislative developments, and state compliance with international human rights standards.
• Assist staff and volunteers with compiling reports based on human rights monitoring missions.
• Assist with maintaining current information on The Advocates’ web pages, electronic networking sites, and other organizational materials.
• Help to develop educational/promotional materials for use with schools and community groups.
• Assist with planning trainings and preparing materials for volunteers participating in human rights monitoring projects both overseas and in the US.
• Translate documents as necessary.
• Assist with all aspects of work at a small non-profit, including administrative tasks, event planning, outreach, etc.

Desired qualifications/experience/interests:

• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Good organizational skills
• Professional demeanor
• Experience with research outside the legal arena, such as political science, governance, anthropology, etc.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated interest in human rights, rule of law, humanitarian law, etc.
• Fluency in English