Legal Research Intern - Remote Opportunity

About the Role

The Business and Human Rights Centre is seeking an enthusiastic, reliable, and well-organised Legal Research Intern to join our Corporate Legal Accountability team. This remote internship opportunity is ideal for applicants currently enrolled at university in legal studies (LLB/LLM/JD or similar) or those with a legal background. You will be integral to our Just Transition Litigation project and will gain valuable experience in legal research and analysis.

What You'll Do

• Conduct online legal research, finding relevant news, commentaries, reports, and court documents related to lawsuits against companies for alleged human rights and environmental abuses.
• Support the development of our Just Transition Litigation Tracking Tool by researching relevant just energy transition lawsuits.
• Draft and update lawsuit profiles, summarising legal information about lawsuits brought against companies to redress human rights abuse.
• Assist in drafting the CLA Quarterly Update newsletter and participate in its dissemination.
• Participate in virtual meetings, including fortnightly Global Team meetings with all staff and Regional Researchers.
• Complete general non-legal tasks as needed, such as supporting our company response mechanism.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in university, studying law or with a legal background.
• Strong legal analysis and research skills, with academic or work experience in legal research.
• Excellent general research and analytical skills, with the ability to summarise information clearly.
• Commitment to human rights and a strong interest in promoting them.
• Ability to perform routine data input on a daily basis.
• Excellent English language skills (reading/writing/speaking); fluency in other languages such as French, Spanish, Arabic, or Russian is a plus.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and achieve results.

What We Offer

• Remote work flexibility, allowing you to work from home or university.
• Reimbursement of lunch expenses up to GBP 7/USD 9/EUR 9 for those without funding.
• Opportunity to gain practical experience in a globally recognized non-profit organization focused on human rights.
• Engagement with a diverse team committed to promoting justice and accountability.
• Networking opportunities with professionals in the field of human rights and legal accountability.

This internship is not academically oriented and does not involve extensive analysis or writing. Rather, it focuses on practical experience aimed at promoting respect for human rights.