Legal Intern

The internship position supports the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate by assisting in analyzing counter-terrorism instruments and laws from a human rights perspective, conducting research, preparing briefing papers, and supporting the organization of workshops and seminars.

Responsibilities

• Assist in analysing and interpreting counter-terrorism instruments and laws from a human rights perspective.
• Research and collect information pertaining to human rights and counter-terrorism matters.
• Assist in the preparation of analytical human rights background and briefing papers.
• Assist in drafting reports, summary notes and correspondence relating to human rights matters, as appropriate.
• Maintain awareness of relevant human rights issues, including at country level.
• Assist in preparing documents needed for the organization of workshops, seminars and briefings.
• Liaise with external partners, as appropriate.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate school programme (Master's degree or equivalent degree, or higher) or in the final academic year of a first-level university degree programme (Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree), preferably in law, political science, international relations, social sciences or a related field, OR have graduated with a university degree as defined above and must commence the internship within one year from the date of graduation.
• Fluency in English is required.

Skills

• Legal Research
• Counter-Terrorism Law
• Human Rights
• Policy Analysis
• Briefing Document Preparation
• Workshop Organization
• Seminar Support
• English Fluency

Languages

English