Summer Intern at PILnet: The Global Network for Public Interest Law

PILnet envisions a world where rule of law, as developed and supported within a wide variety of countries, delivers justice and protects human rights. 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. PILnet was founded in 1997 at Columbia University, became an independent organization in 2007, and has offices in Budapest, Beijing, Moscow, and New York.

Internship Overview
PILnet Budapest is seeking an intern to assist program staff with its Pro Bono program. The intern will be based in PILnet’s Budapest office, working closely with the Legal Officer as well as with other program staff there.

This internship is an exciting opportunity for anybody interested in hands-on experience in not-for-profits and with public interest law and human rights experts from around the world.

Key Responsibilities

• European NGO outreach;

• Help the Global Clearinghouse activities/Develop human rights pro bono projects with legal staff;

• Draft/Edit materials, including for the 2012 Pro Bono Forum to be held in Madrid (papers related to the Forum, articles for the PILnet website and other social media); and

• Basic administrative and other duties, as needed.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment in graduate law degree program (those from polictical science and/or media/PR programs may also apply);

• Interest in public interest law, human rights and/or international affairs;

• Experience with not-for-profits is a plus;

• Resourceful, detail-oriented and organized;

• Proficiency in English; Spanish knowledge is an advantage;

• Enthusiastic and creative; and

• Experience and/or interest in working in a multi-cultural environment in an organization with a global focus.

Start Date: May/June (flexible)
  

Interested candidates should submit a resume and a cover letter that specifically addresses the candidate’s suitability to perform the internship responsibilities detailed above to: Rvarkonyi@pilnet.org.

Only those offered interviews will be contacted.

Only candidates who can intern for a minimum of 4 weeks will be considered.