Fair Trials is a human rights organisation that works to improve respect for the fundamental human right to a fair trial. Our vision is a world where every person’s right to a fair trial is respected. Our mission is to work for fair trials according to internationally- recognised standards of justice.
Our work is funded by grants from the EU, from UK Trusts and by donations from individuals and businesses.
FTI is seeking a Legal and Policy Intern to:
- To assist the Legal and Policy Officers and the Legal and Policy Director in the development and delivery of Fair Trials International’s legal and policy work.
- To assist the Legal and Policy Officers and the Legal and Policy Director in all aspects of the development and delivery of Fair Trials International’s network activities, including expert meetings and training.
- To assist in the delivery of information and referrals to members of the public who contact Fair Trials to ask for help.
HOURS: The internship is for 5 days a week, for a minimum of 3 months. Start date on 13th April 2015.
For full details of the job, please download the candidate briefing and job description.
Details can also be found on our website – www.fairtrials.org.
HOW TO APPLY:
Please send a CV and a cover letter electronically to recruitment@fairtrials.netno later than midnight25th March 2015. Please include your name and “Legal and Policy Intern” in the subject field of the email.
Your CV and cover letter should include:
- Where you saw this job advertised?
- Your name and contact details.
- Your educational history, including universities/colleges attended with dates and significant qualifications obtained.
- Your employment history, including all significant posts you have held – with dates, the names of employers, and a description of the main duties, together with your present or most recent salary, and your contractual notice period. (You should also explain any significant gaps, e.g. covered by travelling, self-employment, etc.)
- An explanation of why you would like the role; the qualities you would bring to it; how you would approach the task if you were awarded the post.
- The names and contact details of two referees who know your work, who may be contacted if you are short-listed.
