U.s. Legal Internship summer

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U.s. Legal Internship (summer)
The candidate reports to Staff Attorney. Legal research on U.S. law, international law, and other legal regimes. Preparation of legal memorandums, court briefs and filings for U.S. and other legal systems. Work in collaboration with other NGOs and communities to assist in the development of legal and advocacy strategies. Research on new legal strategies to defend the human and environmental rights of frontline communities. Communication of work through web content and media contacts. Policy advocacy with the U.S. legislative and executive branches. Must have completed at least one year of law school. A demonstrated commitment to using the U.S. legal system to serve frontline communities and/or to protect human rights and the environment. Excellent legal research and writing skills. Ability to handle sensitive client relationships and protect the confidentiality of our work and our communications. May be J.D. or L.L.M. students, but must have 1 year of U.S. legal training by the time of the internship. Proficiency in one or more languages other than English, especially Spanish, as well as Burmese (Myanmar), Thai, Portuguese, French, and/or Chinese. A background in international human rights law, international environmental law, corporate accountability, and/or indigenous peoples’ rights preferred. Experience in regional studies, development, environmental sciences, or other fields related to issues of human rights, environmental protection and indigenous peoples preferred. Strong research and writing skills preferred.

Closing date: Fall, 2020 (Rolling); Summer, 2021 (November, 15, 2020).

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