Georgetown Justice Fellow

Georgetown University•Washington, DC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position description is for a one-year Georgetown Partner Fellow with the Human Rights Institute. This position is ideal for a candidate who is passionate about human rights, interested in innovative approaches, and dedicated to helping make Georgetown a premier training ground for the next generation of human rights advocates. The Georgetown Partner Fellow will gain a wide range of experience, including opportunities to research and write about domestic and international human rights issues. The Fellow will also support HRI leadership with Institute programs and events.

Requirements

J.D. graduates of the class of 2024
Experience in and a commitment to the human rights field
Interest in working with students, faculty, staff, and alumni who are a part of the Institute’s human rights community
Strong legal research, writing, and editing skills with excellent attention to detail
Strong communication and organization skills
Sound judgment and a high level of professionalism
Self-motivated
Willingness to work independently and as part of a team

Responsibilities

Conducting legal and background research to assist in planning for the Human Rights Advocacy in Action Practicum, and helping supervisors to finalize student work product for the partners at the end of the academic year
Engaging with the Institute’s human rights alumni network and developing HRI’s ties to human rights practitioners
Conceptualizing and designing human rights conferences and events, and supporting the Program Associate and Office Manager to plan and execute these events throughout the academic year
Supporting the Program Associate and Office Manager to update HRI’s social media accounts, websites, and email newsletters
Providing academic and career advice to students interested in human rights
Other responsibilities based on the Fellow’s interests and skills