Posted by Legal Fellows at REDRESS are exposed to all aspects of working at a human rights organisation. The work typically includes:
- Undertaking legal research at the national, regional and international levels;
- Drafting submissions before regional or international courts and UN mechanisms;
- Developing policy positions;
- Assisting with casework, including attending meetings with clients or their families;
- Networking and attending meetings with high-level stakeholders;
- Developing advocacy strategies;
- Organising events;
- Assisting with fundraising and communications work; and
- Administrative tasks as required.
As REDRESS is a relatively small organisation, fellows take an active role in all aspects of their work and have the opportunity to get fully involved in their projects.
Eligibility
The following are essential:
- A qualification in law (this can be an LL.B, LL.M or J.D).
- A strong background in human rights
- Strong research skills.
- Fluency in English.
- Strong drafting skills in English.
- Strong organisational skills.
- An ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- A demonstrable commitment to the rights of victims of human rights abuses.
Desirable
- A relevant postgraduate degree.
- Knowledge of the functioning of international human rights treaty bodies and UN mechanisms.
- Knowledge of the functioning of regional mechanisms including the Inter-American system or the African system.
- Knowledge of the functioning of the ICC.
- Basic knowledge of international criminal law.
- Previous experience working on torture issues.
- Good knowledge of languages other than English, in particular Arabic, French, Spanish or Dutch.
Tenure of Engagement
Fellowships are typically full-time and last a maximum of one year and a minimum of three months.
Application Process
If you would like to be considered please send an email to info@redress.org. The email should:
- include “Legal Fellowship application” in the subject heading;
- indicate your available start date and proposed length of the Fellowship;
- indicate your preference for working remotely or from a REDRESS office;
- specify if you have a preference for a particular office (London or The Hague);
- specify your location and time zone if you are working from home;
- specify what source of funding you have;
- attach your CV;
- a brief covering letter highlighting your key skills; and
- a writing sample, for example, a university essay or piece of recent work that you are able to share with us.
Deadline
Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis.
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