Impact Litigation Intern - Spring 2027

Human Rights First • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Impact Litigation team in Human Rights First’s New York office seeks a motivated legal intern for Spring 2027 to assist in preparing a case addressing well-documented human rights abuses abroad for which there has been little to no accountability. The intern may conduct legal and factual research, draft legal memoranda, collaborate with attorneys on case strategy, and potentially meet with clients.

The intern will have the opportunity to help develop a case aimed at securing redress for long-standing human rights abuses and to build skills in legal and factual research and analysis, case-strategy creation, and client identification, in the context of addressing a profound human rights crisis. This is an unpaid internship requiring a minimum commitment of 15 hours per week, from January 29, 2027, through April 23, 2027.

Requirements

• Enrollment in an accredited JD or LLM program.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Arabic language skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and analysis and draft concurrent memoranda.
• Conduct factual research and analysis in connection with the formulation of claims.
• Contribute to case-strategy development.
• Collaborate with attorneys on case strategy and potentially meet with clients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern