INTERIGHTS is seeking applications from lawyers working on security and the rule of law issues, for an internship as part of the development and implementation of its work in Africa. The six month internship will begin in early May 2012.
this full-time placement will provide an opportunity for a lawyer with knowledge of security and the rule of law issues and relevant law to develop their legal skills whilst assisting our programme with:
Where possible, the intern may attend meetings with human rights practitioners, human rights lectures in London or at other universities, or visit other international or national human rights organisations based in London.
INTERIGHTS will arrange and pay for travel and visa costs. The intern will receive a monthly stipend of £1,300. Accommodation is not provided but INTERIGHTS can advise on finding a suitable place to stay.
Before applying, applicants are encouraged to read the person specification which can be found here on the INTERIGHTS website. To apply please send a covering letter, a curriculum vitae indicating two referees, a completed equal opportunities and diversity monitoring form and a recent writing sample of no more than two thousand words, preferably in the legal areas indicated above. Applications should be sent to jobs@interights.org, quoting "Internship for SEROL Lawyer" in the subject line of the email.
The closing date for applications is 6 February 2012. Short-listed candidates will be interviewed by telephone.