Democratic Progress Institute
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Legal Intern
Democratic Progress Institute
London based.
Deadline: 18 September 2026.
Position: Voluntary
Location: Clerkenwell, London
Duration: Full-time or part-time (3-4 days per week for a minimum of three months)
Application Process: Recruitment on rolling basis
Interviews: Rolling basis
About the Role
The Democratic Progress Institute (DPI) is seeking to appoint several legal volunteers with an interest in our work relating to conflict resolution. We are offering a number of internships to outstanding candidates. Admission to our internship program is on a rolling-basis, lasting at least three months, and is unpaid. The successful candidates will be current or recent postgraduates or at post-doctoral level.
Responsibilities
Volunteers recruited to DPI’s International Law Department will assist with all areas of its work, in particular, current projects relating to the implementation of ECtHR judgments in Turkey and legal analysis on matters related to international humanitarian law. Other work could include:
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- Legal research
- Monitoring and analysis of human rights issues
- Documentation/organisation of legal materials
- Analysis of ECtHR judgments
- Preparing and drafting communications to United Nations bodies
- Contributing to casework
- Preparing papers for submission to the Human Dimension of the Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe
- Editing reports
- Providing general support to the legal team
In return, we will provide experience of and insight into the world of international human rights litigation and exposure to legal research at the forefront of conflict-resolution and peacebuilding.
Requirements
The suitable candidate will be available ideally full time (Monday to Friday, 9.30 to 17.30) but other arrangements can be made. You will have the opportunity to assist with the general work of the legal department for a period of three to six months, with a particular focus on our legal casework and on the implementation of ECtHR judgments in Turkey. Candidates are expected to have:
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- Excellent verbal and written English skills
- A strong visual eye
- Good attention to detail
- Strong organisational skills
- Experience of working well either alone or as part of a team
- Experience of working with a diverse range of people
Application Process
Those interested should send a CV and Cover Letter stating your interests and experience. Submission of a 2-to-3-page writing sample on any area of interest to the applicant is highly recommended. The candidates will be selected on the basis of their experience and suitability for the role. Please also state your availability and how many days you are available per week (minimum requirement of 3 days).
Application Email: operations.support@democraticprogress.org
Additional Information
For virtual internships no visa requirements are necessary. However, if the intern intends to be in the UK we can only offer positions to interns who already have a right to work in the UK.
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