Law Research Intern

Join our dynamic and leading center for social justice and human rights as a Law Research Intern. Our center is committed to fostering a vibrant environment at the forefront of legal and criminal justice practice. We provide students with an unparalleled opportunity to excel in their chosen professional careers by engaging in research, global initiatives, policy impact, and professional training. Your detail missions will be discussed during the interview with your supervisor.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and Scholarship
  • Conduct legal research on diverse topics within human rights, criminology, law, policing, and probation.
  • Contribute to ongoing projects and initiatives, providing valuable insights and analysis.
• Global Engagement
  • Collaborate with international organizations and scholars to enhance the global impact of our research.
  • Stay updated on international legal developments and their implications on human rights.
• Policy Impact
  • Assist in the formulation and dissemination of research findings for effective policy advocacy.
  • Engage with policymakers and stakeholders to contribute to positive legal reforms.
• Professional Training and Advocacy
  • Support the organization of seminars, workshops, and training sessions related to social justice and human rights.
  • Participate in advocacy efforts to raise awareness and promote positive change.

Core Values

Our center is grounded in the following core values:

• Widening access to justice and education.
• Promotion of human rights and ethical legal practice.
• Commitment to equality and respect for human dignity in addressing social injustice.

Areas of Focus

We work on high-profile projects in various human rights and social justice areas, including:

• Human Rights
• Criminology
• Law
• Policing
• Probation

Research and Projects

Our research and projects address critical issues such as:

• Modern Day Slavery
• Gender-based Violence
• Hate Crime
• And many more

Qualifications

• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Passion for social justice and human rights.

Benefits

• Exposure to cutting-edge legal and criminal justice practices.
• Networking opportunities with renowned scholars and professionals.
• Valuable experience contributing to impactful research and projects.

About the Organization 

Leading centre for social justice and human rights. It provides a vibrant environment at the cutting edge of legal and criminal justice practice which prepares students for excellence in their chosen professional career. The centre is home to a range of social justice and human rights activities that include: - research and scholarship work - global engagement - impact on policy - professional training and advocacy Its central values are those of widening access to justice and education, the promotion of human rights, ethics in legal practice, equality and a respect for human dignity in overcoming social injustice. The centre works on the high profile projects in a variety of human rights and social justice areas/ -human rights -criminology -law -policing -probation Research and projects concern Modern Day Slavery, gender-based violence, hate crime and many more.
 

On-site Supervision and Support

Our internships include 24/7 on-site staff to support students working and living abroad. All students will also report to a supervisor at their internship site. Supervisors provide and oversee daily tasks, introduce the intern to team members, and mentor the intern in organizational agility, skill acquisition, and career readiness. Interns complete a midpoint and final evaluation, and supervisors complete a final evaluation of their interns. All work responsibilities and projects are approved in advance. 

Academic Credit

Students on an internship have the opportunity to enroll in their home university for credit, or enroll in a course through API to transfer back to their university for credit. Email support-internships@apiexperience.com for more information and a syllabus.
 

Housing and Excursions

Housing and excursions are included in your internship and will be selectable during the application process.