Human Rights First · 3 weeks ago
Human Rights Accountability Legal Intern - Fall 2026
United States
Internship
Remote
Intern
Start in 2026 FallHuman Rights First is an organization focused on advocating for human rights, and they are seeking a Human Rights Accountability Legal Intern for Fall 2026. The intern will assist with research and analysis to support advocacy efforts for sanctions against human rights abusers and will gain professional experience in legal analysis and persuasive writing.
Non ProfitAssociation
No H1B
Responsibilities
Support attorneys in policy, legal, and data research projects to inform our efforts and those of our coalition partners related to human rights and anti-corruption sanctions and advocacy
Monitor and report on events occurring around the world that are relevant to our work
Work with attorneys reviewing Magnitsky case files to provide information and answer questions
Conduct research to gather information and assist in preparing files for Global Magnitsky recommendations for the U.S. and other major Magnitsky jurisdiction governments involving serious human rights abuse or corruption
Track, via internal databases, different government, NGO coalition, and HRF metrics
Assist with coordinating NGO training sessions on targeted sanctions
Assist with advocacy to government entities and the public regarding the Global Magnitsky sanctions program and other related Magnitsky-style programs (drafting blogs, op-eds, factsheets, other publications)
Opportunity for additional responsibilities based on performance
Qualification
Required
Strong research and writing skills
Significant knowledge of the human rights context in at least one region of the world, and/or significant knowledge of human rights issues facing vulnerable and marginalized groups
Ability to apply legal standards to the facts of specific cases
Strong organizational skills
Preferred
Law student (J.D. or LLM) preferred
Knowledge of human rights and/or anti-corruption concepts, methods, statutes, and instruments desirable
Foreign language skills desirable
Company
Human Rights First
Human Rights First is a non-profit organisation that works to promote and protect fundamental international human rights.
Founded in 1978
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Marc Ian Tobias, CAE
Chief Administrative Officer
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