Legal Research & Just Transition Intern - Remote

Overview

The Business and Human Rights Centre is seeking an enthusiastic, reliable and well-organised Legal Research Intern to work with our Corporate Legal Accountability team, including on our Just Transition Litigation project.

In Short

• Minimum commitment of 14 hours a week, for a period of at least 4 months.
• This is a remote position; candidates must have at least 3.5 hours overlap within 8.30am-6pm CET.
• Reimbursement of lunch expenses up to GBP 7/USD 9/EUR 9 for interns without funding.
• Application deadline is 29 March 2026 COB GMT.
• Interns will assist in online legal research and drafting summaries of lawsuits.
• Support the development of the Just Transition Litigation Tracking Tool.
• Participate in virtual meetings and assist with general tasks.
• Focus on promoting respect for human rights through practical internship work.
• Required to be currently enrolled in university with a legal background.
• Internship is not academically oriented and does not involve extensive analysis or writing.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in university, studying law (LLB/LLM/JD or similar).
• Experience in legal analysis and research.
• Strong general research and analytical skills.
• Commitment to human rights.
• Capacity for data input on a daily basis.
• Excellent English language skills; fluency in additional languages is desirable.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.

Benefits

• Gain practical experience in legal research and human rights.
• Work remotely from home or university.
• Opportunity to contribute to significant human rights projects.
• Networking opportunities within a global non-profit organization.
• Reimbursement for lunch expenses.