IHRC Internship Opportunities & Volunteer Opportunities. The International Human Rights Clinic (IHRC) at The John Ma
IHRC Internship Opportunities & Volunteer Opportunities The International Human Rights Clinic (IHRC) at The John Marshall Law School welcomes applications for its internship program for law students or pro bono attorneys. The IHRC interns will play an integral role in the IHRC’s Human Rights for Syrians Initiative in the creation of this new initiative. IHRC interns will gain substantive experience in the fields of international human rights and advocacy. IHRC interns will work closely with IHRC’s director in developing and implementing the initiative. Specific duties may vary according to the projects and client needs, but will generally include: • Legal research and writing on human rights and international justice topics for advocacy reports and scholarly articles; • Organization of advocacy efforts; • Coordination of volunteers and students working in the initiative; • Conducting intake of potential clients; • Producing press releases and other media related pieces for social media; • Identifying funding opportunities for the initiative; • Liaising with other human rights organizations. Interns and/or Pro Bono attorneys will participate in advocacy campaigns and events, and will contribute significantly to the creation of this unique initiative. Interns must be able to meet in person on a weekly basis at the IHRC offices, but may work remotely the rest of the time. Desired Qualifications: • J.D. (or working towards obtaining J.D.) • English fluency; Arabic is a plus • Excellent research and writing skills • Interest in international human rights and asylum work • Academic or professional experience in researching internationally related topics; • Demonstrated commitment to public interest; • Proactive and ability to work independently. How to apply: Please email IHRC Director, Sarah Dávila-‐Ruhaak at
[email protected] a cover letter and resume. Cover letter should mention foreign language skills, and relevant past or current work with human rights or social justice organizations.