United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland: Law Reform Intern

Organization: Fair Trials International
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Closing date: 08 Dec 2014

Fair Trials International works for fair trials according to internationally recognised standards of justice and defends the rights of those facing charges in a country other than their own.

Fair Trials International’s work comprises casework, research, training and capacity-building, lobbying and campaigning. Fair Trials International does not charge for its advice and support. Our work is funded by grants from the EU, from UK Trusts and by donations from individuals and businesses. Fair Trials International’s work is strongly rooted in its individual cases. Each year we assist hundreds of people facing trial in a country other than their own.

FTI is seeking 2 Law Reform Interns to:
• To assist the Law Reform Officers and Head of Law Reform in the development and delivery of Fair Trials International’s law reform work.
• To assist the Law Reform Officers and Head of Law Reform in all aspects of the development and delivery of Fair Trials International’s network activities, including expert meetings and trainings.

HOURS:
Part time - 14-21 hours per week.
or
Full time - 35 hours per week

Minimum of three months, longer if possible.
Start date on 5th January 2015

For full details of the job, please download the candidate briefing and job description.

Details can also be found on our website – www.fairtrials.org.

How to apply:

Please send a CV and a cover letter electronically to recruitment@fairtrials.net no later than midnight 8^th December 2014. Please include your name and “Law Reform Intern” in the subject field of the email.

Your CV and cover letter should include:

• Where you saw this job advertised?
• Your name and contact details.
• Your educational history, including universities/colleges attended with dates and significant qualifications obtained.
• Your employment history, including all significant posts you have held – with dates, the names of employers, and a description of the main duties, together with your present or most recent salary, and your contractual notice period. (You should also explain any significant gaps, e.g. covered by travelling, self-employment, etc.)
• An explanation of why you would like the role; the qualities you would bring to it; how you would approach the task if you were awarded the post.
• The names and contact details of two referees who know your work, who may be contacted if you are short-listed.