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About the Role

The Impact Litigation team in the New York office of Human Rights First seeks a motivated legal intern for Fall 2026 to assist in the preparation of a case addressing well-documented human rights abuses abroad. Interns will play a formative role in developing a case aimed at securing redress for long-standing human rights abuses and develop skills in legal and factual research and analysis, case-strategy creation, and client identification.

Responsibilities

Conduct legal and factual research.
Draft legal memoranda.
Collaborate with attorneys on case strategy.
Potentially meet with clients.
Legal research and analysis with concurrent memorandum drafting.
Factual research and analysis in connection with formulation of claims.
Case strategy development.

Requirements

Strong organizational skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Creative problem-solving skills.
Legal research and writing skills.
Dedicated interest and passion for human-rights-related advocacy.
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clients.
Arabic language skills a plus.

Skills

Legal research
Factual research
Legal analysis
Memorandum drafting
Case strategy
Client identification
Organizational skills
Attention to detail
Creative problem-solving
Legal writing
Collaboration
Arabic language skills

Location

New York

Work Type

Internship
Part-time

Experience Level

Intern

Education Level

Enrollment in an accredited JD or LLM program

Salary/Compensations

Unpaid

About the Company

Human Rights First is committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing staff from a diversity of backgrounds, including members of racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, people of all socioeconomic backgrounds, people of all nationalities, and veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces.
A diverse staff and an inclusive work environment that welcomes a range of perspectives make us stronger and more effective.

Equal Opportunity

Human Rights First is committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing staff from a diversity of backgrounds, including members of racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, people of all socioeconomic backgrounds, people of all nationalities, and veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces.
We believe that a diverse staff and an inclusive work environment that welcomes a range of perspectives make us stronger and more effective.