ABA Program on the World Bank: Women, Business and the Law

RULE OF LAW INFORMATIONAL SERIES

World Bank: Women, Business and the Law
Date: January 17, 2012 at 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Location: IFC Building
2121 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, DC 20433
Room L-109 (ID-Required)

**Dial-In information will be sent out one day prior to the teleconference.**

The American Bar Association's Section of International Law (ABA International) continues its 2011-2012 series of Rule of Law Informational Sessions. These sessions explore the notion of rule of law, which organizations are involved in fostering the rule of law, and how to get involved. The sessions are free of cost and presented in-person as well as interactive teleconferences (advanced registration is required). Each teleconference will be recorded and accessible on the ABA International Rule of Law Committee website. Please join us for our fourth session of this informational series to discuss how the World Bank Group's Women, Business, and the Law (WBL) project.

The WBL project focuses on setting out legal differentiations on the basis of gender in 141 economies around the world, covering 6 areas—accessing institutions, using property, getting a job, dealing with taxes, building credit, and going to court. The project acknowledges the importance of wide-ranging factors for women’s economic opportunities, but focuses on one particular area: aspects of the formal legal and regulatory environment that affect women's ability to participate in the economy.

The second edition of Women, Business and the Law  report was launched at the World Bank on September 26, 2011 and serves as a source for research and a catalyst to enhance women’s economic prospects around the world. The report relies on the valuable expertise of lawyers to gather information on how the legal environment may impact women’s economic rights globally. Members of ABA International and the International Legal Resource Center contributed by completing a Family Law Survey and/or Employment Law Survey.

Panelists:

• Caren Grown, Senior Gender Advisor at U.S. Agency for International Development
• Lelia Mooney, Deputy Rule of Law Officer, ABA Section of International Law; Director, Partners for Democratic Change
• Aileen Pisciotta, Co-Founder and Chair, IMPOWR
• Rita Ramalho, Program Manager, Enterprise Analysis of the World Bank Group

Upcoming Sessions:

• January 12, 2012: Derivatives and Economic Development: African Case Studies Register Now!
• January 26, 2012: Key Legal Issues and Challenges in Tracking and Tracing Stolen Assets Register Now!
  
• Podcasts from Previous Sessions

Co-Sponsoring International Law Committees:
Africa· International Human Rights · IMPOWR · International Securities and Capital Markets· Islamic Finance · Law Student, LLM & New Lawyer Outreach Committee · NGO and Not-for-Profit Organizations · Private International Law Coordinating Committee · UN & International Institutions Coordinating Committee

ABA International Rule of Law Committee:
Jason Matechak · Steven Hendrix · Lelia Mooney · Carol Mates · Matthew Nicely · Alexandra Wrage

Legal Officer at PILnet in Budapest

LEGAL OFFICER
PRO BONO PROGRAM
BUDAPEST


PILnet: the Global Network for Public Interest Law is seeking a full-time Legal Officer for its Pro Bono Program. He/She will be based in PILnet’s Budapest office.

PILnet is an international NGO devoted to building a global network to activate, empower and connect those who use legal tools to work in the public interest (www.pilnet.org). PILnet connects with local partners to develop the institutions essential to rights-respecting societies. It inspires lawyers to serve the public interest, strengthens the ability of civil society to help shape law and policy and makes formal systems of justice more accessible. In addition to its New York headquarters, PILnet conducts its work from offices in Budapest, Moscow, and Beijing.

The Pro Bono Legal Officer is responsible for coordinating the global pro bono clearinghouse run by PILnet, long-term relationship building with NGOs and legal professionals, and managing several projects in Europe, including the annual European Pro Bono Forum. The Legal Officer reports to the Director for Europe and works in close collaboration with the organization’s other legal officers.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinating the Global Pro Bono Clearinghouse activities, assisting in matching law firms and NGOs for pro bono legal services and supporting the development of other clearinghouses.

• Collaborating with NGOs in Europe and elsewhere, and strengthening relationships with public interest lawyers, law firms, NGOs, bars and governmental representatives from target countries.

• Planning and organizing the Annual European Pro Bono Forum and other events, under the supervision of the Director for Europe.

• Preparing and delivering presentations at conferences and other public events on pro bono topics.

• Maintaining PILnet’s Pro Bono web pages.

• Editing and drafting reports, proposals and other documents.

• Assisting the Director for Europe in developing new projects.

Qualifications

• A law degree, and at least 5 years relevant work experience.

• Demonstrated interest in law, human rights, international civil society development. Law firm and especially pro bono experience desirable.

• Project management and event planning experience.

• Excellent communication skills including fluency in written and spoken English required; working level in at least one Western European language (French, German, Spanish) required; additional European language skills strongly desireable.

• Strong research and communication skills.

• Goal-oriented with strong attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.

To apply: Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter that specifically addresses the candidate’s suitability to perform the job responsibilities detailed above to: legalofficerbp@pilnet.org.
Salary is commensurate with experience; generous benefits package included.
Deadline: January 20, 2012
Start date: February 15, 2012 (or earlier)

International Criminal Court Student Network Conference

The International Criminal Court Student Network (ICCSN) invites submissions for its 2012 Hague Conference: The Lubanga Trial: Lessons Learned, March 8-9, 2012, Den Haag Netherlands.

This conference offers undergraduate, graduate and law students, and early professionals/academics (generally within five years of terminal degree) studying or working in the field of International Criminal Law an opportunity to both present and discuss their research. Submissions should be focused on the Lubanga Trial or the International Criminal Court. Invited speakers will be asked to prepare comments or a paper. A number of papers will be selected for publication in the ICCSN’s journal, Issues in International Criminal Justice.

To learn more about the conference, visit the conference website at:

http://www.iccsn.com/lubanga

Rule of Law Informational Series

RULE OF LAW INFORMATIONAL SERIES

World Bank: Women, Business and the Law
Date: January 17, 2012 at 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Location: IFC Building
2121 Pennsylvania Ave, NW Washington, DC 20433
Room L-109 (ID-Required)

**Dial-In information will be sent out one day prior to the teleconference.**

The American Bar Association's Section of International Law (ABA International) continues its 2011-2012 series of Rule of Law Informational Sessions. These sessions explore the notion of rule of law, which organizations are involved in fostering the rule of law, and how to get involved. The sessions are free of cost and presented in-person as well as interactive teleconferences (advanced registration is required). Each teleconference will be recorded and accessible on the ABA International Rule of Law Committee website. Please join us for our fourth session of this informational series to discuss how the World Bank Group's Women, Business, and the Law (WBL) project.

The WBL project focuses on setting out legal differentiations on the basis of gender in 141 economies around the world, covering 6 areas—accessing institutions, using property, getting a job, dealing with taxes, building credit, and going to court. The project acknowledges the importance of wide-ranging factors for women’s economic opportunities, but focuses on one particular area: aspects of the formal legal and regulatory environment that affect women's ability to participate in the economy.

The second edition of Women, Business and the Law  report was launched at the World Bank on September 26, 2011 and serves as a source for research and a catalyst to enhance women’s economic prospects around the world. The report relies on the valuable expertise of lawyers to gather information on how the legal environment may impact women’s economic rights globally. Members of ABA International and the International Legal Resource Center contributed by completing a Family Law Survey and/or Employment Law Survey.

Panelists:

• Caren Grown, Senior Gender Advisor at U.S. Agency for International Development
• Lelia Mooney, Deputy Rule of Law Officer, ABA Section of International Law; Director, Partners for Democratic Change
• Aileen Pisciotta, Co-Founder and Chair, IMPOWR
• Rita Ramalho, Program Manager, Enterprise Analysis of the World Bank Group

Upcoming Sessions:

• January 12, 2012: Derivatives and Economic Development: African Case StudiesRegister Now!
• January 26, 2012: Key Legal Issues and Challenges in Tracking and Tracing Stolen Assets Register Now!
• Podcasts from Previous Sessions

Co-Sponsoring International Law Committees: Africa· International Human Rights · IMPOWR · International Securities and Capital Markets· Islamic Finance · Law Student, LLM & New Lawyer Outreach Committee · NGO and Not-for-Profit Organizations · Private International Law Coordinating Committee · UN & International Institutions Coordinating Committee

ABA International Rule of Law Committee:Jason Matechak · Steven Hendrix · Lelia Mooney · Carol Mates · Matthew Nicely · Alexandra Wrage

ABA International Law Section Webinar with the US State Department's Office of the Legal Adviser

The ABA Section of International Law is Proud to Present:

The 2nd Annual
"Live from L"
The Office of the Legal Adviser,
U.S. Department of State

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Eastern Time

"The Arab Spring and International Law"

The Section of International Law is pleased to announce the second
webcast with the Office of Legal Adviser from the Jacob Burns Moot Courtroom
of the George Washington University Law School in Washington, D.C.

Co-sponsored by The American Society of International Law
and The George Washington University School of Law

Speakers Include:

Harold Hongju Koh
Legal Adviser, U.S. Department of State

Linda Jacobson
Assistant Legal Adviser for African and Near Eastern Affairs

Emily Kimball
Attorney Adviser, Office of United Nations Affairs

Meg Pickering
Attorney Adviser, Office of Legislation and Foreign Assistance

Margaret Taylor
Attorney Adviser, Office of Economic and Business Affairs

• Attend the program in person at George Washington University Law School or from the convenience of your desk, by webcast or teleconference
• Seize the opportunity to ask questions time permitting
  

Register now for the low rate of $15
Law Students may sign up for the webcase for FREE

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY

If you have any questions, please email Curry Wilson at curry.wilson@americanbar.org
or call the Section help line at 202-662-1660

Immigration Internship at the Vera Institute of Justice

Summer 2012 Internship Program
Vera runs an annual summer internship program for undergraduate, graduate, and law school students. Interns typically work full time in one of Vera’s departments or centers and programs; some part-time positions may be available. In addition to working on individual assignments, all interns participate in events organized by the internship coordinator. For example, last summer interns visited Rikers Correctional Facility, lunched with executive-level management, and visited Vera demonstration projects.

Applications are due by January 15, 2012

Center on Immigration and Justice Research Intern (1)
Vera's Center on Immigration and Justice (CIJ) works with government, nonprofit organizations, and communities to improve government systems that affect immigrants and their families. CIJ focuses on two objectives: increasing detained immigrants’ access to legal information and counsel, and improving relationships between immigrant communities and law enforcement officials. The Center oversees two major federal programs that provide legal information to immigrant adults and children, develops and implements pilot programs, provides technical assistance, and conducts evaluation and empirical research. CIJ staff conduct original research and use evaluation methods to test new approaches to providing services for immigrant individuals and communities. The Center is also developing a research focus on mental health issues related to immigration and criminal justice.

Responsibilities: The intern will have the opportunity to work on a range of tasks, including data collection, data entry and management, data analysis, literature reviews, and helping to prepare briefing memos and presentations.

Qualifications: Undergraduate and graduate students majoring in the social sciences, clinical disciplines, or related fields are encouraged to apply. Strong organizational skills, communication skills, and ability to work as part of a team are essential. Familiarity with immigration, children and youth and mental health issues, mixed-methods research experience and/or basic statistical knowledge is desirable.
Note: Prospective interns are encouraged to seek independent funding either through an accredited four-year institution, or through fellowship grants or internship programs.
The Vera Institute of Justice values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer
Please visit www.vera.org for information about Vera.

To apply please submit a resume, dates of availability and cover letter to:
Electronic submissions preferred:

http://vera.theresumator.com/apply/MwMucS/Internship-Graduate-Student-Summer-2012.html?source=IDEA

Summer Internships
Vera Institute of Justice
233 Broadway,12th Floor
New York, NY 10279
Fax: 212-941-9407

Applications received after the deadline will be considered if internships remain unfilled after all on-time applications have been considered.

Human Rights Clinic Intern at HealthRight International

POSITION TITLE: Operations Intern, Human Rights Clinic
LOCATION: New York, NY
REPORTING TO: Project Director
COMPENSATION: Unpaid
TIME COMMITMENT: 16 to 24 hours per week



ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW

HealthRight International is a global health and human rights organization working where health is diminished or endangered by violations of human rights and civil liberties. Reaching out to the most vulnerable and marginalized populations, HealthRight works with local partners to build sustainable access to health care for excluded populations.


PROJECT OBJECTIVE

The primary objective of HealthRight’s Human Rights Clinic (HRC) is to provide torture survivors seeking asylum and other immigration relief in the United States with clinical examinations, referral for further care, legal (medical and psychological) affidavits addressing the consistency of claims and medical evidence, and oral testimony for asylum hearings. The HRC trains and maintains a network of health professional to achieve this objective.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under supervision and guidance of HRC program staff, the intern will assist in the following:
1. Reviewing client files: processing client information, researching country conditions, documenting torture history.
2. Recruitment/Training of volunteers: organize trainings in different US states, including recruitment, logistics, post-training processing.
3. Database maintenance: Add and update client, attorney and volunteer information in the database.
4. Writing and research: Prepare outline for and contribute to HRC communication materials on topics such as torture, US immigration laws, and clinical evaluation and treatment of torture survivors.
5. Case follow-up: gather information from clients' cases; update volunteer clinicians on adjudication of clients examined.
6. Perform other support activities as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree; demonstrated interest in human rights and/or refugee issues, immigration law, social work, or international studies; strong organizational skills, writing skills and excellent professional phone/email etiquette; cultural sensitivity; proficiency in MS Office applications; ability to take ownership over job tasks and work independently as well as with a team.

Email CV with cover letter to humanresources@healthright.org with the job title in the subject line. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. NO CALLS.

Summer Associate Program at the Public International Law & Policy Group

The Public International Law & Policy Group (PILPG) has a Summer Associate program open to students who have completed one or two years of law school.  PILPG is a global pro bono law firm that provides legal assistance to states and governments with the negotiation and implementation of peace agreements, the drafting of post-conflict constitutions, and the creation and operation of war crimes tribunals.   

The Summer Associates will be required to spend 10 weeks working in PILPG’s Washington, D.C. office.  Summer Associates will be assigned to teams managed by PILPG Senior Counsel and Project Directors to work on PILPG projects such as constitutional reform in Egypt, on-going projects in the Middle-East and North Africa region, human rights projections in Tanzania, and political constitutional reform in Bosnia and judicial sector reform in Kosovo.  Summer Associates will work closely with PILPG’s Washington, D.C. staff and PILPG’s field office staff throughout the program.

PILPG currently has project offices in Bosnia, Egypt, Kosovo, South Sudan, and Tanzania.  The Summer Associate program is designed to expose law students to the field of peace negotiations and post-conflict constitutions, as well as to assist students in honing their legal research and writing and networking skills.  The Summer Associate program also has a strong emphasis on professional development and exposure to the field of public international law.

Application requirements and deadlines are posted at law schools and on PSLawNet beginning in January for the upcoming summer.  Questions about the program can be directed to PILPG’s Pro Bono Director, Ms. Brett Edwards, at recruitment@pilpg.org.  Visit the PSLawNet posting here for more information.

American Society of International Law Annual Meeting - March 28 to 31 in D.C.

ASIL 106th Annual Meeting Register Online The Fairmont Hotel, Washington, DC March 28- March 31, 2012 With over a century of tradition and experience behind it, ASIL's Annual Meeting has become the most important gathering in the field of international law. More than 1,200 practitioners, academics, and students travel to Washington, DC, each March from all over the world to debate and discuss the latest developments in their field. ASIL's 106th Annual Meeting will reflect on the theme "Confronting Complexity." Highlights will include: Wednesday, March 28, 2012 2012 Grotius Lecture: Jakob Kellenberger, President, International Committee of the Red Cross   The 2012 Grotius Lecturer and recipient of ASIL's Honorary Member Award, Jakob Kellenberger, has served as President of the International Committee of the Red Cross since 2000. His Grotius Lecture will reflect on the meeting theme-"Confronting Complexity"-in the context of contemporary international humanitarian law. Thursday, March 29, 2012 2012 Women in International Law Interest Group Luncheon: With Honoree and Speaker: Mirielle Delmas-Marty, Chair of Comparative Legal Studies and Internationalisation of Law at the Collège de France   The Prominent Woman in International Law Award is awarded annually by the Women in International Law Interest Group in recognition of a woman recipient's contribution to the development of international law. The 2012 honoree and luncheon speaker, Mirielle Delmas-Marty, has contributed greatly to matters related to the processes of internationalization of law, focusing on the interplay between national, regional and international norms as seen through the prism of the universalism of human rights. Professor Delmas-Marty has served as a member of the Commission on Reform of the Penal Code, President of the Criminal Justice and Human Rights Commission, the consulting committee for the revision of the Constitution, the committee on the creation of international criminal jurisdiction and the president of the committee of European Union experts in charge of directing a project on European criminal law (Corpus Juris). In May 2011, Professor Delmas-Marty was appointed as Special Adviser to the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court. Friday, March 30, 2012 Luncheon Speaker: Asma Jahangir, 2012 Butcher Medal Winner   The Butcher Medal is awarded annually in recognition of the recipient's contribution to the development or effective realization of international human rights law. The 2012 honoree and luncheon speaker, Asma Jahangir has spent a lifetime championing human rights and democratic freedoms in her home country of Pakistan and around the world. A founder of AGHS Legal Aid, the first free legal aid center in Pakistan, and of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, she was a leader of the 2008 lawyers movement in Pakistan and has served as U.N. Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief, as Special Rapporteur on Extrajudicial, Arbitrary and Summary Executions, and most recently as the first woman President of Pakistan's Supreme Court Bar Association    Manley O. Hudson Medal Lecture:  "International Law as Discipline and Profession"     James R. Crawford, Whewell Professor of International Law at Jesus College, Cambridge University    The Manley O. Hudson Medal, named for its first recipient, is the Society's highest and is given annually to an individual for his or her outstanding scholarship and achievement in the field of international law. The 2012 honoree, James Crawford, has made a significant and wide-ranging contribution to the progressive development of international law, its scholarship and teaching, and the peaceful settlement of international disputes through his work as arbitrator, counsel, and witness. Saturday, March 31, 2012 Closing Plenary: Indigenous Peoples and International Law: A Conversation with UN Special Rapporteur James Anaya and Inter-American Commission Rapporteur Dinah Shelton   Recent years have seen robust developments in international law regarding the rights of indigenous peoples. UN Special Rapporteur James Anaya and Inter-American Commission on Human Rights Rapporteur Dinah Shelton will convey their observations about these developments, share some of their experiences from the field, and exchange thoughts on future challenges and work to be done. And more than 40 panel sessions on a variety of topics, including: International Humanitarian Law and New Technology Opting Against International Law in International Financial Regulation Transitional Justice and the Arab Spring Financial Crisis in the Eurozone What Makes a State? Ethics for Advocates in International Adjudication Preparation of Cases before International Courts and Tribunals Sanctions in International Investment Law The Complexity of Interstate Claims Courts and Commissions The Modern Positivist Response to International Law's Complexity The Chevron-Ecuador Dispute: A Paradigm of Complexity An Emerging International Law of Migration Twenty Years after the Rio Earth Summit: What is the Agenda for the 2012 United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD)? Water: Security Concern, Commodity or Human Right? International Energy Governance And much more The program will additionally include at least 15 CLE credit-hours; Interest Group meetings; receptions; and the Annual Gala Dinner, Dessert, & Dance Party.

Non-Legal International Internship through EducationUSA

EducationUSA Internship Opportunities for American Students 
American students are welcome to assist EducationUSA through internship opportunities at participating advising centers around the world.  This would be an excellent opportunity for a student planning to study abroad or recent college graduates. Read More

Legal Summer Interns at INTERIGHTS

INTERIGHTS is pleased to invite applications for “summer interns” for the period between May to September 2012. INTERIGHTS specializes in the strategic litigation of human rights cases before regional and international human rights bodies, on cases from Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union, Africa, South Asia and the Middle East. Our litigation is supported by related capacity building activities and publications on international and comparative human rights law. With programmes of work on equality (including the human rights of women, persons with disabilities and LGBTI rights), security and the rule of law (including counter-terrorism) and economic and social rights, an internship at INTERIGHTS provides unique exposure to a variety of international legal challenges in practice.

Summer interns provide valuable legal research and drafting assistance to our lawyers, helping with the preparation of legal briefs, training materials and publications on human rights. Given the nature of our work, only candidates who have studied or are about to complete legal studies should apply. 

While INTERIGHTS has specific funded internships for experienced lawyers from the regions in which we work, “summer interns” are volunteers who must be self funded.

Applicants must be prepared to commit for no less than three months between May and September, and should specify their proposed dates in their covering letter. 

Successful candidates will:

- Be law graduates or be entering their final year of law school (LLM graduates or students desirable)

- Demonstrate an interest in international human rights law

- Demonstrate excellent legal research

- Be fluent in English, with outstanding English drafting skills

- Have the right to work in the UK or successfully obtain a sponsorship certificate

Please note that applications from candidates who do not meet the above criteria will not be considered.

It will be advantageous for candidates to be fluent in French, Russian or Arabic. Experience of human rights issues and law in Eastern European and the former Soviet Union, Africa, South Asia or the Middle East is also desirable.

To apply please send the following three documents to Chloë Marong (jobs@interights.org) no later than 31^st January 2012:

- A covering letter of one page outlining your interest in volunteering with Interights;

- Your curriculum vitae;

- A completed equality and diversity monitoring form (can be downloaded from our website www.interights.org); and

- An unedited writing sample of no more than 2,000 words (this could be a term paper, an article or a case note). 

Please write Summer Internship in the subject field of your email.

Given the volume of interest in these positions, we regret that we are unable to engage in correspondence about the appropriateness of your chosen writing sample or other matters concerning your application. INTERIGHTS will only contact shortlisted candidates.

INTERIGHTS is committed to equal opportunities

World Law Internship at World Service Authority

Undergraduate, graduate and law students who are interested in educating about, promoting and advocating human rights and world citizenship are encouraged to apply for this 3 month, 15-20 (or more) hours per week internship (hours are flexible). Interns write to individuals whose rights have been violated and contact heads of state and ministries in order to expose violations and demand redress on the individuals' behalf. You will research and apply various human rights declarations and treaties as well as national constitutions and international human rights procedures when applicable. Excellent communication skills required and multi-lingual applicants (especially French speakers) are preferred. An interest or activism in peace, law and global politics is helpful. For more information, please contact: David Gallup, Esq., General Counsel and Internship Coordinator at 202-638-2662 in Washington, DC. You must submit a resume, cover letter, 2-3 page writing sample and a list of references. Please mail to World Service Authority, 5 Thomas Circle, NW, Washington, DC 20005 or email to legal@worldservice.org

Attorney at the Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law

The Center for Human Rights and Constitutional Law seeks a full‐time Attorney to engage in a range of activities along with CHRCL's legal staff including major impact litigation challenging the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), a United Nations petition on behalf of California prisoners in isolated segregation, litigation on behalf of DREAM students, litigation to extend drivers licenses to California immigrants with visa petitions pending, training of legal aid program attorneys on a range of subjects including constitutional law, immigration law, federal class action litigation, etc.

Qualifications:
• J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• Active membership in the California State Bar.
• Demonstrated knowledge of constitutional or immigration law with one to three years litigation experience.
• Fluency in written and spoken Spanish preferred.
• Previous experience working with low income communities.
• Demonstrated commitment to public interest work.
• Excellent legal writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to work successfully with people from diverse backgrounds.

Rate of Pay: $65,000‐80,000 per year depending on experience

To Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to Peter Schey, pschey@centerforhumanrights.org, in subject line insert: Attorney Application

Crowley Fellowship in International Human Rights

The Crowley Program in International Human Rights is dedicated to promoting human rights scholarship and advocacy at Fordham Law School and around the world. The Program’s core elements include an annual two-week fact-finding project in another country, a human rights lecture and brown bag series, a summer internship program, and student research projects involving various human rights issues. The students involved in the project participate in course work, independent research, planning and conducting the project, and related follow-up work. The Program has successfully conducted projects in Turkey (1998), Hong Kong (1999), Mexico (2000), Ghana (2001), Malaysia (2002), Bolivia (2003), Kenya (2004), Romania (2005), South Africa (2006), Malawi (2007), New Zealand (2008), Nepal (2009), Tanzania (2010), and Cambodia (2011).The Crowley Program is administered by a fellow who is a law school graduate. As a member of the adjunct faculty of Fordham Law School, the Fellow will teach a seminar in human rights in preparation for the annual fact-finding project during the spring semester. The additional responsibilities of the fellow are substantial: planning all substantive and logistical aspects of the fact-finding project, participating in the project, writing and publishing a post-project report, and day-to-day administration of the program, including running a year-round lecture series, advising students seeking international human rights internships and post-graduation employment, and coordination with the human rights community.

The fellowship is a 16-month position, totaling a commitment of three semesters. The fellowship begins in mid-August 2012. The Fellow’s annual salary is $55,000 for the first year and $60,000 for the final semester, and includes benefits.

Applicants should send a statement of interest (including detailed description of your international human rights experience, teaching/mentoring/advising experience, language skills, and how the fellowship will advance your professional goals), a résumé/CV, an official law school transcript, and at least two letters of recommendation by January 30, 2012 in one complete application package to:

“2012 Fellowship”
Crowley Program in International Human Rights
Leitner Center, Fordham University School of Law
33 West 60th Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10023

Asia Law and Justice Fellowship

The Asia Law and Justice (ALJ) Program, part of the Leitner Center for International Law and Justice at Fordham Law School (http://www.leitnercenter.org), studies and promotes the rule of law and adherence to basic human rights throughout Asia. The Program does this through research and advocacy projects; conferences, symposia, and panels; capacity-building initiatives, such as exchanges of lawyers, judges, and scholars; and partnerships with NGOs based in the U.S. and Asia. The program’s primary focus has been on rule of law and justice initiatives in China, including the independence of criminal defense lawyers, women’s rights, and the legal status of North Korean refugees in East Asia.

The ALJ Program is administered by a Fellow who is a law school graduate. The Fellow will conduct research and advocacy for the Program; identify new areas for research; work with the Program’s partners; advise students seeking relevant internships and post-graduate employment; coordinate the work of the Committee to Support Chinese Lawyers (http://www.csclawyers.org), an initiative housed in the Program; and manage day-to-day administration, including arranging events and lectures. The Fellow may also teach a seminar at the Law School as a member of the adjunct faculty.

Candidates should hold a J.D. or equivalent, and have a demonstrated interest in international human rights and Asia. The ideal candidate will have some familiarity with Chinese law or legal developments in other parts of Asia; experience in international human rights advocacy as exhibited by past internships, clinical experience in law school, and/or post-graduate human rights experience; and proficiency or fluency in Mandarin Chinese or another regional language.

The Fellowship begins in mid-August 2012, and is a 12-month position with the possibility of an extension for an additional year. The Fellow’s salary is $55,000 and includes benefits.

Please direct inquiries to leitnercenter@law.fordham.edu
For more information about the Leitner Center, see: http://www.leitnercenter.org

Applicants should send a statement of interest (including detailed description of your international human rights experience, teaching/mentoring/advising experience, language skills, and how the fellowship will advance your professional goals), a résumé/CV, an official law school transcript, and at least two letters of recommendation in one complete application package by January 30, 2012. The complete application package should be sent to:

“2012 ALJ Fellowship”
Leitner Center for International Law and Justice
Fordham University School of Law
33 West 60th Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10023

Humanitarian Law Writing Competition

DEADLINE: Wednesday, February 15, 2012, at 12:00 PM (noon) Eastern Standard Time

The Center for Human Rights & Humanitarian Law at American University Washington College of Law (WCL) and the American Society of International Law’s Lieber Society (ASIL) are pleased to once again announce the second International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Student Writing Competition. Learn more about last year’s competition, winners, and jury.

CALL FOR PAPERS:

The Center for Human Rights & Humanitarian Law at American University Washington College of Law and the American Society of International Law’s Lieber Society seek submissions of papers for the second International Humanitarian Law Student Writing Competition. This competition aims to enhance scholarship among students in international humanitarian law and deepen understanding within this increasingly prevalent field.

ELIGIBILITY AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Students must currently be enrolled in a law degree program at aU.S.or foreign law school
• Students may choose a legal topic related to international humanitarian law
• Submissions must be unpublished papers written solely by the candidate in English

METHOD OF SUBMISSION:

The deadline for submissions is Wednesday, February 15, 2012, by 12:00 PM (noon) Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Articles should be submitted online as Microsoft Word attachments. Each person submitting a paper must fill out and submit an online Submission Form. Students experiencing difficulty using the form should email questions to TeachingIHL@wcl.american.edu. Only papers submitted through the online form will be considered.                 

Students will receive an e-mail confirmation that their submission was received no later than 24 hours after the submission deadline and should contact the organizers in the event they do not receive a confirmation e-mail.                                

For complete Competition rules, click here (updated on November 15, 2011, see Rule 1).

AWARD:

The two winning authors will present their papers at an expert conference in Spring 2012 at American University Washington College of Law in Washington, DC, with travel and accommodation expenses covered, will receive a complimentary registration at the ASIL Annual Meeting on March 28-31, 2012 in Washington, DC, and will receive a one-year student membership with ASIL.

Click here for online submission form. Click here to download the competition poster.

Please note that Competition Rules and Regulations were updated on November 15, 2011.

For additional information, please visit the website.

Summer Internship at the Human Rights Initiative in Dallas

Human Rights Initiative is a non-profit located in Dallas, TX which is committed to providing high-quality legal services free of charge to people who have suffered from human rights abuses. We are currently seeking full-time legal interns for our Summer internship program.

PURPOSE

HRI strives to provide every legal intern with invaluable experience in immigration and nationality law and international human rights issues. In this internship, you will provide support to either the Asylum, Advocacy, or Women and Children's programs. We ask that you be flexible and open to the various duties you will provide as an intern, including assisting in other programs as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• 1L or 2L in law school
• Committed to and enthusiastic about the mission and goals of HRI
• General understanding of immigration and nationality law and/or international human rights issues
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Computer proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or demonstrate ability to learn computer applications
• Working knowledge of another language in addition to English (optional but preferred - Spanish and French speakers are especially encouraged to apply)

ASSIGNED RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES

• Assist legal department with legal and country conditions research
• Draft memos for the legal department, analyzing research findings
• Work with clients in relation to their legal cases
• Assist with client intakes
• Assist with preparation of in-house cases
• Provide general office support as needed
• Complete various projects which would assist HRI’s legal department in reaching its goals
• Interpret and/or translate documents (if applicable)

Please note: this internship is unpaid. We are looking for interns who can commit full-time for a period of 4-6 weeks.

Qualified applicants please email your resume, cover letter, and a short writing sample to the Volunteer Coordinator, Ms. Zainab Abdulqader, at zabdulqader@hrionline.org.

No phone inquiries will be accepted. Application deadline is February 27, 2012.

Chinese Rights Intern at Human Rights Watch

Internship Description: Human Rights Watch (“HRW”) seeks an enthusiastic, reliable, and qualified intern with high proficiency in Chinese to intern on a part-time or full-time basis from January through April and/or from April through August (flexible). Primary responsibilities will include assisting Human Rights Watch staff with research and advocacy related to health and human rights in China.

Internships are unpaid. Students are often able to arrange academic credit, as HRW internships often offer direct exposure to the workings of an international human rights organization, close supervision by the HRW Film Festival staff, interaction with other U.S. and international film festivals, and opportunities to attend lectures, trainings, and special events relating to human rights. Students should check with their individual academic institutions for requirements.

Qualifications: High proficiency in Chinese is required but fluency is preferred. Candidates should be well-organized, self-motivated, strong and quick writers, and good team players. Interest and/or experience in human rights issues, particularly environmental rights, are highly desirable. Computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office, Internet applications) are required. The intern must be an enrolled student during the internship term.

Applicants who are offered an internship, but who are not US permanent residents, US citizens, or in possession of a valid student visa, must apply for a J-1 visa through a sponsoring organization. This process can take several weeks and applicants will have to incur their own costs.

Human Rights Watch is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate in its hiring practices and, in order to build the strongest possible workforce, actively seeks a diverse applicant pool.

• Human Rights Watch is an international human rights monitoring and advocacy organization known for its in-depth investigations, its incisive and timely reporting, its innovative and high-profile advocacy campaigns, and its success in changing the human rights-related policies and practices of governments and international institutions.

How to Apply: Please apply by emailing a letter of interest, resume, names or letters of reference, and a brief, unedited writing sample (no calls or email inquiries, please) to health@hrw.org. Please use “China Intern Application” as the subject of your email. Only complete applications will be reviewed.

Intern at the Scalabrini Centre Advocacy Program in Cape Town

SHORT DESCRIPTION OF THE JOB:

The Scalabrini Centre Advocacy Programme offers legal advice and practical assistance with a special focus on vulnerable individuals, with the aim to ensure that their rights are respected. While the programme takes on any kind of issues related to discrimination due to someone’s foreign nationality, the programme has a particular focus on the needs and protection of persons affected by xenophobic violence, disabled refugees and protection of unaccompanied refugee and migrant children. In addition to assisting individuals, the programme also conducts ‘higher level’ advocacy with the aim to change legislation and ensure the implementation of existing laws and procedures.

The Advocacy Officer Intern works to assist in the following areas:

Documentation: Information and referrals regarding:

- Asylum application process

- Expired documentation / permits

- Appeal process

- Repatriation

- Foreign minors (UAM and family matters)

Disability Grants & Social Grants

- Information on application process

- Information on which DSD/SASSA office to approach

- Assist with follow-up in cases of unfair treatment/discrimination/slow bureaucracy, etc.

- Disabled children and elderly: referral to partner organization

Hate Crimes/Xenophobic incidents

- Interview to document details

- Follow-up of individual cases where needed: contact police stations, South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC), Independent Complaints Directorate (ICD), counseling, etc

Research

- South African government legislation

- Running forums

- Policy

INTERNS KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist the Advocacy Rights Officer with upcoming tasks, e.g. research on specific project related issues, phone calls.
• Assist with the management of files for individual cases
• Participating in forums
• Compile a daily press review from newspapers and internet sources on relevant topics.
• Assist with any other upcoming tasks that are necessary for the daily business of the organization, e.g. cover the reception.

In general, the tasks of the intern will also strongly depend on his/her previous knowledge, skills and personal interest.

If possible, we will try to create a small project that the intern will be able to lead. The type of project will depend on other projects that are running at the centre at the moment and on the current political situation. An example could be a research oriented project that involves creating a survey, conducting interviews and compiling the collected data. **

Requirements:**

• Academic background in a related area such as social and political sciences, human rights, social work, international relations, law, etc.
• Previous practical experience in working with refugees/migrants
• Knowledge of refugee law and/or migration issues
• Pro-active engagement and willingness to get involved in Scalabrini’s various activities
• Good communication and administrative skills
• Fluent English skills are necessary, knowledge of French, Swahili, Lingala would be an advantage
• The intern should be highly motivated to learn about issues related to refugees and migration inSouth Africa, and be an independent worker capable of doing their own research.
• Practical, neat and organized

To apply, please send your CV and a letter of motivation to emma@scalabrini.org.za