Summer Internship in Corporate Legal Accountability Programme - Remote

Overview

This summer internship offers law students the opportunity to work with the Business and Human Rights Centre's Corporate Legal Accountability Programme, focusing on corporate accountability and human rights.

In Short

• Internship for JD students at Columbia University Law School.
• Engage in online legal research related to corporate legal accountability.
• Support the dissemination of newsletters and programme outputs.
• Participate in virtual meetings with a global team.
• Draft and update lawsuit profiles on corporate accountability cases.
• Work independently in a multicultural team environment.
• Fluency in English required; additional languages a plus.
• Possibility of being based in Berlin or London.
• Secure funding from Columbia Human Rights Internship Program.
• Commitment to promoting human rights, especially in business contexts.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled JD students at Columbia University Law School.
• Experience in international legal research and summarizing information.
• Interest in business and human rights.
• Excellent English language skills, fluency in another language is beneficial.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.

Benefits

• Gain experience in corporate legal accountability.
• Work with a global non-profit organization.
• Contribute to meaningful human rights advocacy.
• Networking opportunities with legal practitioners and communities.
• Potential for future career opportunities in human rights law.