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Law and Human Rights Internships

Job description

  • Choose from 26 internships in Law and Human Rights. From Women’s Rights and Education, Refugee and Human Rights, NGO Support, Legal Practice, and Environmental Policy.
  • Explore internships in 16 global locations, including Greece, Spain, Tanzania, the USA, Ireland, South Africa, and more.
  • Our internships are completely customisable. Choose to intern from 2-to-24 weeks, or opt for a remote internship.
  • Our all-inclusive packages cover placement, accommodation, meals, and 24/7 support —starting at under £22/day.

Choose from our Law & Human Rights internship programmes across 16 global locations and gain real-world experience in global justice systems. Intern alongside seasoned law and human rights professionals while making a meaningful impact.

Our rewarding programmes don’t just enhance your CV—they empower you to make a real difference, creating positive change in communities around the world.

Explore our Law & Human Rights internships and gain firsthand exposure to how justice systems operate around the world. Intern alongside skilled lawyers, attorneys, and judges while building cultural awareness, expanding your global network, and sharpening soft skills.

Your internship could involve working with women's and refugee rights advocates in Morocco, supporting empowerment programmes. Or, you might intern with environmental policy specialists in Greece, gaining valuable insights into the critical work of environmental protection. Join our programmes supporting Non-Government Organisations in Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Valencia, Belize, Argentina, Morocco, and more.

With the flexibility to customise our international internship programmes, we’re confident we have a perfect fit for you! Reach out to our team to discuss your goals, and we’ll craft a personalised, no-obligation programme for you.

Our Programmes Span: Charity and NGO Support, Environmental Policy, Human Rights and Anti-Racism, Law and Governance, Legal Advocacy, Legal Practice, Refugee and Migrant Rights, and Women’s Rights and Education.

Our Programme Locations Span: Spain, Greece, Morocco, Argentina, Belize, Tanzania, South Africa, The USA, Jordan, Ireland, and South Korea.

Our comprehensive internship packages take care of:

  • Securing your internship placement
  • Personalisation of your internship plan
  • Airport pick-up
  • Meals
  • Accommodation
  • 24/7 in-country support
  • Booked tourist activities
  • International reference letter
  • Certificate of Internship Completion

Support packages vary depending on the programme you choose. No need to worry—our travel matchmakers are here to help. Share your budget and goals, and they’ll find the perfect programme for you.

Learn more about how our pricing works.

Want to intern abroad with friends or your course cohort?

We offer Study Abroad Group Packages for groups of 8 or more.

What we are looking for

We accept university students who are taking relevant academic courses, such as (but not limited to): Sustainable Development, Political Science, Communications, Business Administration, Management, Commerce, Economics, International Development, Social Work, Law, Education, and more. Get in touch with our team if you want to know if you’re the right fit. We will respond within 48 hours.

Accepted degree subjects

  • teacher training and education
  • business and management studies
  • politics
  • economics
  • social sciences
  • law

Additional job details

Location
Europe
Worldwide
Salary
Unpaid

How to apply

How it works

  1. Apply for free: submit your no-obligation expression of interest today—it’s completely free to apply for an internship programme. Let us know your preferences for destinations, programme type, and dates. Don’t worry; nothing is set in stone, and you can adjust your plans later. Once you apply, our programme manager will get back to you within 48 hours.
  2. Secure your spot: once accepted, secure your spot with a £399 deposit. This confirms your internship dates while we arrange and customise your plans. Your deposit cost is subtracted from your programme fee total.
  3. Get matched: our local coordinators use our extensive network of host organisations to find an internship tailored to your career field, learning goals, skills, experience, and university requirements.
  4. Pay your remaining fee: the remaining balance of the programme fee is due. If you plan in advance, you can access options for installment payments with zero interest. Check out our payment options listed below.
  5. Explore and do your thing: your adventure awaits. Our team will support you with each step - our coordinators, along with your internship supervisor will guide your experience, with an orientation, guided weekly reflections, support to earn academic credit (optional) and regular check-ins.
  6. Continue to grow: complete our Experiential Learning course to wrap up your overseas adventure and kickstart your career success

Learn more

Click Apply to start your application now. This job will be available on Prospects until 16 December 2025

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Closing date:  Continuous recruitment

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