Internship Opportunities

London

EHRAC greatly values the work of its interns and we endeavour to ensure that they develop their skills and abilities during their time with us through practical involvement in the work of the EHRAC office. Our aim is that interns become fully integrated into the EHRAC team and learn about the everyday tasks and issues that NGOs face. As such, all interns will be expected, when necessary, to support staff in essential tasks that ensure the functioning of the organisation e.g. administration, fundraising, public relations and event organisation.

Interns spend one or two days a week in the EHRAC office for a minimum period of four months. Depending on current projects and the abilities and experience of the applicant, intern tasks may include:

Writing case summaries for the website and EHRAC Bulletin;
Updating case progress databases and compiling statistics on current cases;
Preparing and collating legal training materials;
Discrete pieces of legal and general research;
Assisting with the production of the EHRAC Bulletin;
Monitoring the press;
Communications with lawyers in partner organisations (Russia, Georgia and Azerbaijan) in relation to cases being taken to the European Court;
Preparation of material for the project websites;
Monitoring and auditing of project activities;
Supporting staff in administration, fundraising and event organisation.

The Legal Skills Development Programme is only available to lawyers at EHRAC's partner organisations or those invited to apply for it.

For a better insight into interning with us you may like to read an article written by Olamide Ogunrinade about her internship with EHRAC, which appeared in the Middle Templar. Click here >>

Middle Templar

Or here to read about London Metropolitan Business School student Sarah Basith's experience as a Finance Intern at EHRAC.

Expenses

Regrettably, EHRAC is unable to offer paid internships or to cover travel costs to the UK or living expenses. Within limited circumstances, however, we may be able to offer some assistance towards local London travel costs, depending on funding available.

Visas

EHRAC only accepts applications from candidates who are already in the UK, or who are able to make their own visa and travel arrangements. EHRAC does not have the resources to take any responsibility to support a candidate's visa application.

Accommodation

EHRAC is unable to assist interns in finding accommodation in London. The websites www.loot.com and www.gumtree.com may help in finding rented accommodation.

Person Specification

Essential

Legal background/experience (for legal internships only);
Excellent oral and written communication skills;
Strong administrative and organisational skills;
Competent in use of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, etc.);
Ability to use initiative, prioritise competing workloads and work independently;
Adaptable and flexible approach;
Willingness to be involved in all areas of EHRAC's work;
Commitment to a minimum four-month internship period.

Desirable

Knowledge/understanding of human rights;
An understanding of working in the non-governmental/voluntary sector;
Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team environment;
Knowledge of Russian, Georgian or Azerbaijani languages;
Desktop publishing skills (Microsoft Publisher).

To apply

Applications are accepted throughout the year. If you are interested in applying for an internship, please send your CV and a covering letter explaining your interest in working with EHRAC and detailing your availability to:

Tina Devadasan

EHRAC

London Metropolitan University

222, Ladbroke House

62-66, Highbury Grove

London N5 2AD

ehrac@londonmet.ac.uk

Moscow

For details of current internships in Moscow please see our Russian website: http://ehracmos.memo.ru/page.php?page=12