Opportunities for Law Graduates:- Human Rights Legal Fellowship 2023-24 at Redress [London/The Hague]: Apply Now!

Legal Fellows at REDRESS are exposed to all aspects of working at a human rights organisation. The work typically includes:

• Undertaking legal research at the national, regional and international levels;
• Drafting submissions before regional or international courts and UN mechanisms;
• Developing policy positions;
• Assisting with casework, including attending meetings with clients or their families;
• Networking and attending meetings with high-level stakeholders;
• Developing advocacy strategies;
• Organising events;
• Assisting with fundraising and communications work; and
• Administrative tasks as required.

As REDRESS is a relatively small organisation, fellows take an active role in all aspects of their work and have the opportunity to get fully involved in their projects.

Eligibility

The following are essential:

• A qualification in law (this can be an LL.B, LL.M or J.D).
• A strong background in human rights
• Strong research skills.
• Fluency in English.
• Strong drafting skills in English.
• Strong organisational skills.
• An ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• A demonstrable commitment to the rights of victims of human rights abuses.

Desirable

• A relevant postgraduate degree.
• Knowledge of the functioning of international human rights treaty bodies and UN mechanisms.
• Knowledge of the functioning of regional mechanisms including the Inter-American system or the African system.
• Knowledge of the functioning of the ICC.
• Basic knowledge of international criminal law.
• Previous experience working on torture issues.
• Good knowledge of languages other than English, in particular Arabic, French, Spanish or Dutch.

Tenure of Engagement

Fellowships are typically full-time and last a maximum of one year and a minimum of three months.

Application Process

If you would like to be considered please send an email to info@redress.org. The email should:

• include “Legal Fellowship application” in the subject heading;
• indicate your available start date and proposed length of the Fellowship;
• indicate your preference for working remotely or from a REDRESS office;
• specify if you have a preference for a particular office (London or The Hague);
• specify your location and time zone if you are working from home;
• specify what source of funding you have;
• attach your CV;
• a brief covering letter highlighting your key skills; and
• a writing sample, for example, a university essay or piece of recent work that you are able to share with us.

Deadline

Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis.

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