As spring approaches, SRI is looking forward to inviting new recruits to apply for a place in the centre’s popular legal internship programme. The scheme provides the opportunity to gain a unique insight into the complex legalities that affect the seafaring community and for individuals to pursue their education and training in the field of seafarer rights.
Four positions will be available this year, with applications being invited from around the world for two schemes: the stakeholder- sponsored scheme, for members of unions, welfare bodies (including faith-based organisations), and practitioners who already deal with seafarers’ rights; and the summer vacation scheme, for undergraduate/ post- graduate law students and newly qualified lawyers.
“At present, there are insufficient opportunities for those involved in this field to further develop their knowledge in the area of maritime law and, in particular, seafarers’ rights,” said Deirdre Fitzpatrick, SRI Executive Director.“We also need to support those law students who wish to focus on this important area, with a view to forging their careers in maritime law. We hope our internship scheme encourages the study of subjects around this particular field of law and that it contributes to the furthering of know-how and expertise on this subject.”
Applications for 2012 are being invited from all around the world. Full details of the application process can be found here.
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