The Heinrich Böll Foundation offers internships to students enrolled in a bachelor`s or master`s degree programme or recent graduates. Internships are full-time positions that last from 3 to 6 months. Students take on administrative tasks for the human rights organization and complete a policy paper and write editorials as part of the experiment. Follow the instructions on this page. Do not contact us directly, either via WhatsApp or phone, to inquire about an internship. Getting a summer internship at an NGO is much easier than finding a postgraduate position for several reasons. First, as noted earlier, funding for summer internships for law students is often available through law schools and other organizations. If you are able to volunteer, make this clear in your cover letters, as an „independent“ law student is often very attractive to an NGO. Second, NGOs do not expect students to have the expertise they expect from lawyers. In addition, the time required – both for students and organizations – is relatively short.

So you need to be optimistic about your ability to land a great international position and think ambitiously, about where you`d most like to work. While we`re optimistic about getting a great summer position, you need to understand the reality of the hiring process. In addition to preparation, patience, perseverance and flexibility are required. The Human Dignity Trust internship programme operates on an ongoing basis and accepts applications throughout the year. Candidates will be notified when a vacancy becomes available. Applicants must have a law degree and knowledge of the principles of international and constitutional law. MADRE is a non-profit organization that fights for human rights, women`s rights, LGBTIQA rights, reproductive rights and health rights for all. To support their work, the organization offers internships as needed. Each internship is different, with tasks, requirements, duration and qualifications determined on a case-by-case basis. NGO employers – like employers around the world – will review your education and professional training, legal skills, writing skills, proven commitment to work, and interpersonal skills. In general, we recommend applying to about 20 NGOs for summer positions. This number depends on your previous experience (if you don`t have international work experience, you may need to cover your bets a bit more; if you have extensive international experience, you can get away with fewer applications); the competitiveness of the NGOs to which you are applying; and the extent to which the NGOs you apply to can follow up on applications.

Before sending a request, you should take the time to find the right contact person to send the request to. It may be helpful if you find more than one contact person within an NGO who can process your request and ensure that it is taken into account. The International AIDS Society is the world`s largest association of HIV caregivers. It has members from more than 180 countries, all of which are responding to AIDS worldwide. The ICD publishes various internship positions on its website, but since December 2016 an internship to participate in the IAS 2017 Information Communications Technology Onsite project. Applicants must be currently studying or have recently completed a bachelor`s degree in information technology and have a variety of previous experience in computer science. Knowledge of English is necessary, and speaking French is a plus. People living with HIV are encouraged to apply. Applicants need a Swiss work permit. They must have a lot of zeal and passion for activism, social work, and accessible and affordable legal services for marginalized people. While students of the last year are preferred.

An intern must apply at least 2 months prior to the proposed work date and provide all relevant information provided below. The Lawyers` Collective is a group of lawyers whose mission is to strengthen and change the status of marginalized groups through effective law enforcement and a commitment to human rights, legal aid and litigation. The lawyers` collective actively uses the law as a tool to address crucial issues such as domestic violence, sexual harassment in the workplace, marital and family issues, crimes against women, particularly sexual assault and reproductive rights, LGBTQ rights, access to medicines, and healthcare. Public Services International is a global union representing 20 million workers working in essential public services. It promotes human rights, social justice and access to quality public services. The Communication and Campaigning Course on Trade Union Rights provides support for external information content and advocacy campaigns for trade union rights. You must have multimedia skills, a bachelor`s degree in a communication-related field and proficiency in English. The American Red Cross offers paid internship opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students during the summer. The internships allow people to gain valuable hands-on experience working with Red Cross volunteers and staff at local and national levels. Paid internships last 10 weeks and consist of a 40-hour week.

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF-USA) is expanding many opportunities for spring, summer and fall internships in New York. Access Campaign Commission, Access HIV and Tuberculosis Policy, Editorial and Multimedia, and Medical and Operational Research are just a few of the internships offered each year. Center for Court Innovation is a nonprofit organization made up of a team of researchers, planners, technologists, lawyers, social workers, and others working to create a more efficient justice system. The Centre creates a variety of projects with a proven track record of reducing the use of prisons and prisons, helping victims commit crimes, and strengthening communities, and also provides research and consulting services to justice innovators. The centre offers internships, while candidates should have experience working with young people, in-depth knowledge of best practices in youth work, and excellent communication, organisational and administrative skills. Applicants must be willing and able to work with a variety of stakeholders and partner organizations. For more information on open positions, candidates are invited to visit the job page on the website. UNICEF is a well-known organization that works in more than 190 countries and territories to protect children`s rights and ensure that their rights are on the global agenda. UNICEF offers a respectable internship program to eligible students to gain first-hand hands-on experience in the organization`s work. Depending on the needs and capacities of UNICEF offices, the number of internships is limited, which can be found on the job page of the official website. To be considered for an internship, applicants must be enrolled in a bachelor`s, master`s or doctoral programme or have completed within the last two years, be proficient in at least one of UNICEF`s working languages (English, French or Spanish), have excellent academic performance and have no immediate relatives working in a UNICEF office.

taking into account also any previous professional experience. All applications must be submitted via the online e-recruitment system in order to submit the application if candidates open the internship advertisement page. The Socio-Legal Information Centre (SLIC), as a registered company and foundation, has established a division called the Human Rights Law Network (HRLN) to work with coalitions and social movements in India to provide free legal aid and legal education programmes across India. The coalition is made up of NGOs, social movements, academics, students, activists, researchers, judges and lawyers in 24 states of India who are committed to using the legal system to promote human rights, combat human rights violations and ensure access to justice for all. New York-based Demos is accepting applications for summer internships in 2018. Interns gain educational and professional experience in economic justice, suffrage, research and advocacy litigation.