The Center for Reproductive Rights (the Center) is a non-profit legal advocacy organization dedicated to advancing reproductive freedom as a fundamental right that all governments are legally obligated to protect, respect, and fulfill. The Center’s domestic and international programs engage in litigation, policy analysis, legal research, and public education seeking to achieve women’s equality in society and ensure that all women have access to appropriate and freely chosen reproductive health services.
The International Legal Program collaborates with women’s advocates around the world to promote and defend internationally recognized reproductive rights. Our activities include: working to enforce reproductive rights norms in national, regional and United Nations fora; developing advocacy tools to support the work of reproductive rights lawyers worldwide; and monitoring, analyzing and making accessible international and national legal and policy developments relating to reproductive rights.
Qualifications & Responsibilities: Law students are expected to have strong legal research and writing skills and a demonstrated interest in gender/women’s issues and reproductive rights.
Hours: Approximately 15-20 hours per week during the fall (flexible according to your schedule and school calendar)
Please send cover letter and resume to the following address:The Center for Reproductive Rights Attn: ILP Legal Intern – Fall 2011 120 Wall Street, 14th Floor New York, NY 10005 resumes@reprorights.org
E-mail submissions are preferred.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Note: Applicants must indicate "Legal Intern (Fall)– International Legal Program (code 114)" and their last name as the subject of emailed applications. Cover letter and resume should be sent as attachments.
The Center for Reproductive Rights is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage people from all groups and communities to apply.
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