Human Rights Litigation Internship (Hybrid, Part-Time)

Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 8,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Robert and Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center is offering U.S. Advocacy and Litigation 2027 Legal Internships. This part-time, non-exempt internship supports a team addressing human rights abuses in U.S.

criminal and immigration systems. Interns assist with research, drafting, and advocacy, with placements in Washington, DC, New York, NY, or remote. Ideal candidates are law students with strong writing and research skills, commitment to racial justice, and the ability to work in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Excellent legal writing and research skills.
• Interest in racial justice and reform of criminal/immigration systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist in legal research and litigation strategies related to accountability for police and prison abuses under applicable laws.
• Analyze documents under FOIA for advocacy campaigns.
• Research and draft submissions to UN and OAS mechanisms.
• Provide on-site legal information presentations at immigration detention centers.
• Support KHRC staff as needed.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Teamwork

Discretion

Spanish (preferred)

Job description

Robert and Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center is offering U.S. Advocacy and Litigation 2027 Legal Internships. This part-time, non-exempt internship supports a team addressing human rights abuses in U.S.

criminal and immigration systems. Interns assist with research, drafting, and advocacy, with placements in Washington, DC, New York, NY, or remote. Ideal candidates are law students with strong writing and research skills, commitment to racial justice, and the ability to work in a fast-paced