Impact Litigation Intern - Spring 2027
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Human Rights First seeks a motivated legal intern for Spring 2027 to assist its New York Impact Litigation team in preparing a case addressing human rights abuses abroad. The intern may conduct legal and factual research, draft memoranda, collaborate with attorneys on case strategy, and potentially meet with clients. The work focuses on developing a case seeking redress for long-standing abuses.
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Position: Impact Litigation Intern - Spring 2027 Location: New York City, NY
Job Id: 951
of Openings: 1
Impact Litigation Intern - Spring 2027
The Impact Litigation team in the New York office of Human Rights First seeks a motivated legal intern for Spring 2027 to assist in the preparation of a case addressing well-documented human rights abuses abroad as to which there has been little to no accountability. Interns will have the opportunity to conduct legal and factual research, draft legal memoranda, collaborate with attorneys on case strategy, and potentially meet with clients.
How will you make a difference in the human rights space through this internship?
An intern would have the opportunity to play a formative role in developing a case aimed at securing redress for long-standing human rights abuses. The intern would develop skills in legal and factual research and analysis, the case-strategy creation, and client identification, all in the context of addressing a profound human rights crisis.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Legal research and analysis with concurrent memorandum drafting
- Factual research and analysis in connection with formulation of claims
- Case strategy development
Desired Skills and Experience
- Strong organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and creative problem-solving skills
- Legal research and writing skills
- Dedicated interest and passion for human-rights-related advocacy
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients
- Arabic language skills a plus
Education: Enrollment in an accredited JD or LLM program Compensation: Unpaid Submission Deadline: November 17, 2026 Start Date: January 29, 2027 End Date: April 23, 2027
Time Commitment: 15 hours per week, minimum Application Instructions: Resume, cover letter, & writing sample (no more than 5 pages long).
Human Rights First is committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing staff from a diversity of backgrounds, including members of racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, people of all socioeconomic backgrounds, people of all nationalities, and veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. We believe that a diverse staff and an inclusive work environment that welcomes a range of perspectives make us stronger and more effective.
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