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ICJ Internship

The International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) is a worldwide network of judges and lawyers working to promote and protect human rights and the rule of law.

The ICJ is looking for motivated and enthusiastic Thai nationals for the Thailand Internship programme.

The internship will be based in the ICJ’s Asia & Pacific Regional Office in Bangkok for a period of six months. Intern will receive a monthly allowance to cover travel and incidental expenses.

ICJ Internship provide a solid introduction to the world of human rights and the rule of law. You will get to meet fascinating people, take part in interesting activities and experience first hand the workings of an international human rights organization.

Responsibilities

The Intern will join a dynamic team of four lawyers working on human rights in Thailand.  The Intern will be expected to contribute to all the activities of the Thailand team as required, including:

Legal research and writing;

Attending meetings including with civil society, government officials and judges;

Monitoring the Thai and international media;

Translating material from Thai to English and English to Thai;

Observing trials;

Joining field-trips; and

Assisting with the organization of workshops.

The Thailand team will endeavor to maximize the Intern’s exposure to the work of an international human rights organization by involving the Intern in as many activities as possible.

Requirements

Interns are expected to:

be well organised, motivated and dedicated to human rights and the rule of law;

hold a degree in law, or a related field;

be able to work as part of a multicultural team and be willing to apply themselves in a busy environment;

have spoken and written fluency in English and Thai; and

be willing and able to travel throughout Thailand, including to the deep South.

Applications

If you are interested in as internship and fulfill the above requirements, please e-mail a cover letter and CV/resume to asia-recruitment@icj.org. The closing date for applications is 11 March 2016.