Project on Criminal Law and the Rights of the Child in Muslim States

The Institute is offering a number of internships for students who have a background in Human Rigths Law and are familiar with Islamic and Middle Eastern context.

The interns will interact closely with the rest of the project team. They will be required to conduct legal research and to support the team for the organisation of programme, the events and communication with external actors. Interns must be self-motivated.

Requirements:

  1. Level of education: registered in a degree programme or similar level in other countries (min. 3rd year law) or excellent final year LLB / MA or equivalent qualification).
  2. Preferred courses: public international law, human rights law, Islamic law.
  3. Research and drafting skills: ability to analyse and draw conclusions in a clear and precise manner; strong ability to conduct research through electronic means and resources.
  4. Language skills: English native speaker
  5. Computer skills: familiarity with Microsoft applications (Word, Access, Excel) and electronic legal research databases.
  6. Strong organisation and communication skills.
  7. Availability: full-time availability is preferred, but part-time is also accepted.
    Starting date: as soon as possible

If you are interested in applying for an internship, please send a motivation letter by e-mail to n.abiad@biicl.org attaching your CV.


Please put the following information in the body of the email:

  1. Full name
  2. Current education status
  3. Language skills
  4. First date of availability and availability hours/week
  5. Dates for possible telephone interview

Deadline: open


All applications are handled by email. We are unable to accept applications by post.

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