Human Rights Internship Program 2008

If you are interested in finding a job in the field of international law and/or human rights law after you graduate, you might like to consider doing an internship while studying at law school.

Why do an internship?

Finding a job in the field of international and human rights law is hard work. An organisation is more likely to be  interested in you if you have some experience. And the best way of getting some experience is by doing an internship.

What are internships?

Internships are generally unpaid and usually last around four to ten weeks.

Depending on the organization, you may be asked to assist in mounting high profile court cases, researching and writing reports, interviewing and assigning refugee claims, preparing educational material, attending meetings etc. The kind of work you do will depend on the kind of organization you choose.

List of Internship Possibilities (pdf)

Information Session
There will be an information session on Monday 25 August 2008 at 1 pm in the Moot Court Room.  All interested students are welcome.

Information on Financial Aid to assit you to participate in the Human Right Internship

The Law Foundation Scholarships
The Law Foundation of South Australia has generously donated two scholarships to assist students undertaking human rights internships in 2008/09.
One scholarship (valued between $3,150 and $4,500) will be awarded to a student undertaking an international internship. Another scholarship (worth $1,800) may be awarded for a student undertaking a national internship.
Both scholarships will be awarded on the basis of academic merit and community involvement.

Law Foundation Scholarship Form  (word doc)

Applications are due at 2pm, Friday 31st October 2008 and must be handed in at the Student Services Area. Only students studying at the School of Law, Flinders University are eligible to apply.