2026 Summer Legal Internship - Remote

Overview

Partners in Justice International (PJI) is an international human rights organization dedicated to strengthening justice processes for victims and survivors of grave crimes such as crimes against humanity, war crimes, and genocide.

In Short

• Internship for second and third-year law students, exceptional first-year students may be considered.
• Work remotely from home, with availability for meetings between 11:00 and 17:00 UK time.
• Focus on legal research and writing related to domestic litigation.
• Familiarity with human rights law, international criminal law, and evidence law is preferred.
• Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
• PJI does not have independent funding to pay legal interns.
• Interns may be sponsored for funding opportunities.
• Work may involve evidence, procedure, and domestic law.
• Engagement with local justice actors to challenge impunity.
• Opportunity to contribute to the advancement of justice for victims.

Requirements

• Second and third-year law students preferred.
• Exceptional first-year law students may be considered.
• Familiarity with human rights law is a plus.
• Understanding of international criminal and humanitarian law desired.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and remotely.
• Availability for meetings during specified UK hours.
• Interest in domestic litigation.
• Commitment to justice processes for victims.
• Willingness to engage in various legal assignments.

Benefits

• Opportunity to gain experience in international human rights law.
• Remote working flexibility.
• Potential for funding sponsorship.
• Engagement with experienced legal professionals.
• Contribution to meaningful justice initiatives.
• Networking opportunities with practitioners and experts.
• Development of legal research and writing skills.
• Experience working in a remote office environment.
• Insight into domestic and international legal frameworks.
• Support for professional growth and development.