Legal Intern Human Rights
Assist in human rights analysis and research related to counter-terrorism.
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Overview
Assist in human rights analysis and research related to counter-terrorism.
You have:
- Experience or enrollment in a graduate or final year bachelor's program in law, political science, international relations, or related field.
- Fluency in English is required for the internship.
- Must commence the internship within one year from graduation if graduated.
Contract
This is a I-1 contract. It usually requires 0 years of experience, depending on education. More about I-1 contracts.
Work Location
New York
Expected duration
3 to 6 months to start September 2024
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the internship position encompass all aspects of the Directorate’s work. These responsibilities may include but are not limited to: • Assist in analysing and interpreting counter-terrorism instruments and laws from a human rights perspective. • Researches and collects information pertaining to human rights and counter-terrorism matters. • Assists in the preparation of analytical human rights background and briefing papers. • Assists in drafting reports, summary notes and correspondence relating to human rights matters, as appropriate. • Maintains awareness of relevant human rights issues, including at country level. • Assists in preparing documents needed for the organization of workshops, seminars and briefings. • Liaises with external partners, as appropriate. • Performs other related duties as required.
Qualifications/special skills
To qualify for the United Nations Secretariat internship programme applicants must, at the time of their submission, be enrolled in a graduate school programme (i.e. Master's degree or equivalent degree, or higher) or in the final academic year of a first-level university degree programme (i.e. Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree), preferably in the area of law, political science, international relations, social sciences or a related field, OR have graduated with a university degree as defined above AND, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period from the date of graduation.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in English is required.
Additional Information
Not available.
Intern Specific text
Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Potential interview questions
| Can you tell me about a time when you had to analyze complex information? | This question assesses your analytical skills and your ability to process complex data or legal documents. | Explain the context, the data you analyzed, and how you reached your conclusion. |
| Describe a situation where you had to communicate sensitive information to a diverse audience. | The interviewer wants to understand your communication skills, especially in conveying difficult topics. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have with research in human rights or legal contexts? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay informed about current events in human rights and counter-terrorism? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you share an example of how you worked in a team to achieve a common goal? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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