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2021 Climate Change, Human Rights, and International Law Internship (Virtual)

Experience International Law and Be Part of the Fight Against Climate Change

Just Atonement Inc. is hosting its 4th annual internship program, which will be held remotely

May 17, 2021 to July 23, 2021

We are no longer accepting applications

EXPECT TO:

  • Meet experts in international law and human rights

  • Obtain practical experience in working on climate change issues

  • Get up to speed on the state of climate litigation and prepare real legal pleadings before a panel of judges

  • Learn about foundational aspects of international law and human rights

  • Engage and work on submissions to the United Nations in Geneva

HOW TO APPLY:

Email a short cover message with a CV/Resume to

inder@justatonement.org

 
 

FAQ

What are the expected activities during the 10-week internship program?

Students will be expected to undertake and complete the following assignments and projects:

  • readings on the climate crisis, international law, and international human rights

  • preparing real legal pleadings that a panel of judges will review and comment on, related to climate litigation

  • preparing submissions to the United Nations on human rights issues, particularly on issues related to the climate crisis, challenges to the rule of law, and preservation of democratic norms

What else happens during the internship?

Each week has a particular theme, and students will meet to discuss specific issues regarding international law, human rights, and climate change. The expected weekly schedule is:

  • Week 1—The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the current status of climate negotiations

  • Week 2—Climate change litigation

  • Week 3—Climate change, the right to a healthy environment, and human rights

  • Week 4—Assessment of current science on climate change

  • Week 5—The law of climate refugees

  • Week 6—Government emergency powers

  • Week 7—The laws of war and peace; the United Nations Charter

  • Week 8—International law of government liability; venues for government liability; common defenses

  • Week 9—International law of corporate tortfeasors

  • Week 10—The Iraq War, the crime of aggression, and social impact lawyering

What have previous experiences been like?

Past interns have all been highly satisfied with previous programs. Check out our Internships page for further information.