Join Physicians for Human Rights as a Strategic Litigation and Advocacy Intern to support legal advocacy and legislative efforts in human rights.
Your Role
Here’s what you will be doing:
• Contribute to research and drafting of amicus briefs and other advocacy materials
• Track and support advocacy around key legislation and resolutions
• Update PHR’s strategic litigation tracker and monitor ongoing cases
• Identify opportunities for PHR to provide support through its research in strategic litigation
• Draft talking points and summaries of PHR’s research for elected officials
• Track state and federal legislation impacting PHR’s focus areas
• Assist with general program and administrative tasks including meeting preparations, background research, data entry, and internal reporting
• Attend departmental and staff meetings, as well as learning and social events with interns and staff
About You
The company is looking for:
• Students enrolled at U.S. law schools who have completed at least one year of law school before the internship starts
• Previous experience in civil rights, reproductive rights, immigrant rights, or related fields through coursework, volunteer, or professional experience is strongly desirable
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including excellent editing abilities
• Excellent research and analytical skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with PHR staff and external partners
• Demonstrated interest in and commitment to human rights
• Mature judgment, strong integrity, and ability to maintain strict confidentiality when required
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through
Location and Hours
• Remote position with optional work at PHR headquarters in New York City
• Approximately 35-40 hours per week
• Internship commences in June with at least a 12-week commitment
• Applications welcomed from candidates located out of state
Training & Development
• Exposure to PHR’s domestic legal advocacy efforts
• Participation in regular learning and social events with interns and staff
• PHR-provided career mentoring
How to Apply
Please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to the official email address. Include “Strategic Litigation and Advocacy Intern, Summer 2026” in the subject line. Your cover letter should specify the number of weekly hours you can commit to the internship.
This job may close before the stated closing date, you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible
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