International Justice Legal Internship

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International Justice Legal Internship
The candidate will 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. Must have strong legal research and writing skills. Should have experience with research outside the legal arena, such as political science, governance, anthropology, etc. Must have demonstrated interest in human rights, rule of law, humanitarian law, etc. Should have fluency in English.

Duration: Spring - January to May.

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