“This internship was a space where I felt my ideas could be developed and heard, and where creativity was encouraged. I think that’s a rare experience for people early in their legal careers.”

“My summer internship with Just Atonement, Inc. immersed me in international, environmental, and human rights law. It was a breath of fresh air after taking all bar classes during 1L! Throughout the summer, guest speakers joined us to discuss their expertise. I particularly enjoyed learning about environmental litigation and climate refugees. I loved seeing the concepts I’d learned about put into action by these remarkable activists. I also really appreciated Inder’s focus on empowering his interns. It’s clear that he curates this internship to serve his interns and wants to see each of his interns succeed.”

“The internship at Just Atonement exposed me to human rights and climate change litigation, something that I hadn’t been exposed to back home. I honed my research and writing skills with the tasks given and was grateful for the quick turnaround in feedback. If you’re looking to explore the field of climate change, human rights and international law, this internship would be a good stepping stone in introducing you to that world!”

“Interning with Just Atonement Inc. this summer was an incredible experience, especially as someone interested in the intersection of climate change and international human rights. The internship is truly intern-centered, where each of the projects provides an opportunity to approach climate change and human rights issues from different angles. In addition, the projects provided opportunities to develop distinct practical skills, such as brief writing, oral argument, drafting submissions for the UN human rights system, and live presentation skills. This was so refreshing after 1L to work exactly in the area I want to work in, and to have a lot of freedom in my work. Inder has also been a wonderful mentor, and it’s great to have a cohort program where I could work with and get to know other law students with similar interests. I can’t recommend this internship enough!”

“I learned so much working for Just Atonement and really enjoyed my internship. We got hands-on experience working on cutting-edge climate change litigation and writing international human rights reports. Inder gave us a lot of freedom to develop our own research and ideas, and in doing so put a lot of faith in us. Plus, we had fascinating conversations about big picture ideas related to global warming, democracy, and human rights. Overall I can’t imagine a better internship!”

“This internship offered everything I was looking for as a 1L summer experience, both in subject matter and in structure. The work itself allowed not only for legal research and writing, but also called for strategic thinking during that process. I also loved that it provided both an educational aspect and a training aspect to the work.”

“My internship for Just Atonement was a breath of fresh air. After 1L, it was easy for me to lose sight of why I wanted to become a lawyer, but this internship showed me that I made the right choice. With this internship, you do work that matters. It is a robust program that is intern-centered, and I leave this internship with not only a vast understanding of climate change, but also with a reignited passion for human and environmental rights.”

“This internship was a truly mind-opening experience. We got to listen to a wide variety of speakers working on forefront topics of the environmental movement such as activists, politicians, and university professors. They were able to bring key insights into industries that I personally had never had prior exposure to. Moreover, the process of legal research and drafting on topics that seemed so theoretical, was enriching, to say the least. It left me with a much stronger grasp on the legal issues which environmental lawyers face and what it might take to get a successful case. On top of the academic challenge, all of the people involved in the internship were a joy to work and interact with. It was an absolute pleasure to spend the time that I did on this internship!”

“I cannot emphasize enough how happy I am with this internship experience. During a time of COVID-19, a social justice reawakening, and an economic recession, it felt great to be able to work on something meaningful and impactful. I genuinely enjoyed doing the work, and have learned so much as a result. I strongly recommend this internship to anyone interested in international work, environmental law, or having a positive impact on the world. After a first year of law school that left me feeling drained and somewhat disappointed, I am relieved to have loved every second of my time at Just Atonement Inc.”

“My summer internship with Just Atonement, Inc. was a truly valuable experience. I gained practical experience drafting country reports for submission to the UN Human Rights Council Universal Periodic Reviews, conducting cutting-edge legal research in preparation for environmental justice litigation, and presenting oral arguments in a simulated hearing. Throughout the summer, we had incredible guest speakers who delivered multifaceted, intersectional instruction on the climate crisis and various other human rights issues. From the start, I felt confident that Inder wanted to ensure that the internship was a meaningful experience for each one of us. He provided excellent mentorship with clear timelines and expectations for every project we undertook. Moreover, Inder consistently offered thorough, timely, and constructive feedback on all of our work. This internship offered the perfect means to hone my legal knowledge and research and writing skills after completing my first year of law school.”

“My internship with Just Atonement was an amazing opportunity for me to learn more about climate change, international human rights law and litigation in US courts. Inder has given us a lot of responsibility and provided us with meaningful feedback. It was a great pleasure working with him and the other interns. Even though the internship was conducted online due to the pandemic, Inder has made sure that we all stayed engaged through weekly zoom meetings and presentations from various renowned speakers including human rights practitioners and scientists. I am very grateful that I had the chance to participate in this amazing summer internship program with Just Atonement. I view this experience as one of the highlights of my legal career.”

“Interning with Just Atonement, Inc. was an incredible experience. Not only are interns given extensive freedom and leadership over projects, but Inder is genuinely interested in cultivating a valuable experience for each and every intern. I’d describe the summer as an intern-first program. We were able to work and take the lead on a wide breadth of the projects on topics ranging from international law to domestic public interest litigation that allowed for so much learning and real experience legal experience that would likely be hard to find anywhere else while in law school. Between the inspiring speakers Inder brought in and the intern cohort, I was able to build an extensive network of international activists and lawyers. Ultimately, I am extremely grateful for the opportunity to do and learn from important work all summer with Just Atonement, Inc. that inspired new career and life goals.”

“This internship was an incredible experience and a wonderful opportunity to build a public interest lawsuit from the ground up. Inder put a lot of faith in us to do extensive legal research and drafting, and his trust and confidence inspired me and my fellow interns to put our all into building the best possible case we could. I learned much more about legal research and writing than I ever had in a classroom setting, and was able to greatly expand my understanding in several fields of law, including environmental law, constitutional rights litigation, and administrative law. I also really appreciated the background readings we were given on international human rights law, climate science, and other important topics, as well as the fascinating speakers we heard from in many fields. Inder is a wonderful mentor and a patient and knowledgable boss, and it’s obvious that he really wants this internship to be a valuable learning experience for students. I am very grateful to have been chosen for this internship, as I have developed strong connections and produced several writing samples I am proud of, both in the form of legal memos and briefs for our climate case, and of written submissions to the UN on various topics.”

“Interning with Just Atonement, Inc. was the most intellectually stimulating and practical experience I could have hoped for as a 1L. I could directly take part in preparing for a climate change litigation. I discussed legal strategies with the team and presented my arguments to field experts. Moreover, the opportunity to submit a country review for the UNHRC Universal Periodic Reviews deepened my understanding of international human rights law. Inder is more passionate and driven than anyone else I have worked with, and he focuses so much effort on improving the experience of his interns. I am truly grateful for the opportunity to work at Just Atonement, Inc., and I am sure their work will leave a mark for decades to come.”

“Interning with Just Atonement gave me a rare opportunity to engage with human rights law in a meaningful and hands-on way. I had the opportunity to draft documents related to United Nations special procedures, and research innovative issues of human rights, environmental, and immigration law. Inder is a real pleasure to work with, and it is clear that he has put a lot of thought into designing an educational and meaningful internship program. I count my work with Just Atonement as one of my best experiences during my law school career. I’m leaving with a renewed commitment to human rights and a deep appreciation for the work that Just Atonement does.”

“My internship with Just Atonement, Inc. exposed me to international human rights law in a way that my core academic classes could not. Going to the United Nations and speaking with different human rights lawyers and advocates, furthermore, gave me an idea of what it might eventually be like to work in this field. Collaborating with an attorney as dedicated and hopeful as Inder gave me hope that the law can be used as a tool to combat inequality and corruption in the United States and abroad, while opening my eyes to the devastating nature of climate change and the absolute need to work through this issue now.”

“This internship was truly an incredible opportunity to gain some practical experience in international human rights law. I was able to do legal research on interesting topics pertaining to nuclear disarmament, international criminal law and war liability- to name a few. I wrote country reviews for the UN Human Rights Council Universal Periodic Reviews and was able to attend fascinating sessions at the United Nations for the 2019 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development. I also assisted in drafting preparatory documents for domestic human-rights related litigation and several memos on critical topics such as the United Nations’ liability regime. During the internship, our cohort was also fortunate enough to interact with esteemed human rights practitioners on a regular basis; discussing their work and potential avenues for collaboration. I am really grateful that I was chosen to do this summer internship with Just Atonement.”

“Working at Just Atonement Inc. was an extremely rewarding experience. I had the opportunity to research areas of law that I am passionate about. Through this experience I exercised my creativity to think about how our legal research could be used to assist future litigation for international crimes. I was fortunate to collaborate with and partake in enriching discussions with other interns surrounding current human rights issues.”

“I really enjoyed my experience interning at Just Atonement. I was given a lot of responsibility on my summer-long project and was treated like a senior associate, rather than just an intern. A great experience overall with a great mentor, access to the UN, and weekly seminars.”

“Working at Just Atonement was one of the best experiences I could have asked for as a 1L and 2L, especially as a law student interested in international human rights law. I was able to strengthen my litigation skills, through working on the groundbreaking Saleh v. Bush, et al. case. Because of these amazing opportunities and the guidance from Mr. Dave Inder Comar, a world-renown international human rights lawyer, I was able to secure a two-year fellowship with Lawyers for America at Center for Food Safety as a 2L. The lasting relationships I made and the amazing work experience I was given provided me with a professional foundation any young, inspiring lawyer could only dream of experiencing so early on in one’s career.”