HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH-INTERNSHIP OPENING
US Program
Legal Internship
New York Office
Summer 2008
Apply Immediately
Internship Description:
The US Program at Human Rights Watch seeks a legal intern to assist with research for reporting and advocacy on human rights violations against individuals in the United States. We are seeking to hire two interns; one will focus on prisons and jails, the other on corporal punishment in public schools.
Internships are generally unpaid, although work-study funds are available. Students are often able to arrange academic credit, as HRW internships offer direct exposure to the workings of an international human rights organization, close supervision by the HRW staff, interaction with other U.S. and international organizations and foreign and domestic government officials, and opportunities to attend lectures, trainings, and special events relating to human rights. Students should check with their individual academic institutions for requirements.
Qualifications:
Applicants should be well-organized, self-motivated and reliable. Interest in human and civil rights is highly desirable. Current law students or recent graduates are especially encouraged to apply. Computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office, Internet applications) are required. Summer internships are preferably full-time for a minimum of eight weeks, although some part-time arrangements may be possible.
How to Apply:
Please apply by emailing a letter of interest, resume, names or letters of reference, and a brief, unedited writing sample to mukpoa@hrw.org (no calls or email inquiries, please). Please use “US Program Legal Internship Application†as the subject of your email. Only complete applications will be reviewed. It is preferred that all materials be submitted via email. If emailing is not possible, send materials (please do not split a submission between email and regular post) to:
Human Rights Watch
Attn: Search Committee (US Program Internship) 350 Fifth Avenue, 34th Floor New York, NY 10118-3299
Fax: 212-736-1300
Human Rights Watch is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in its hiring practices and, in order to build the strongest possible workforce, actively seeks a diverse applicant pool.
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