DISABILITY RIGHTS INTERNSHIP (INTERIGHTS/DISABILITY RIGHTS PROMOTION INTERNATIONAL)

 PERSON SPECIFICATION

 

Dates of Internship:  July � September (3 months total)

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• have a degree in law;

• have worked for at least two years outside of law school in the area of human rights and, specifically, disability rights;

• have a sophisticated understanding of issues relating to the human rights of disabled people;
• be familiar with international human rights instruments and mechanisms which can be used to protect the rights of disabled people; and

• demonstrate strong research, analytical and writing skills.

Preferably, the successful candidate will also:

• be connected with disabled people�s groups internationally; and

• have previous experience working in an NGO setting.