Impact Litigation Intern

Human Rights First • New York, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Impact Litigation team in the New York office of Human Rights First seeks a motivated legal intern for Fall 2026 to assist in the preparation of a case addressing well-documented human rights abuses abroad as to which there has been little to no accountability. Interns will have the opportunity to conduct legal and factual research, draft legal memoranda, collaborate with attorneys on case strategy, and potentially meet with clients. An intern would have the opportunity to play a formative role in developing a case aimed at securing redress for long-standing human rights abuses. The intern would develop skills in legal and factual research and analysis, the case-strategy creation, and client identification, all in the context of addressing a profound human rights crisis.

Requirements

• Enrollment in an accredited JD or LLM program
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• 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 a plus

Responsibilities

• Legal research and analysis with concurrent memorandum drafting
• Factual research and analysis in connection with formulation of claims
• Case strategy development

Benefits

• Unpaid

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern