2025 Summer Legal Associate, Legal Strategies, Innovation, and Research
Location:
New York City, NY
Firm:
Center for Reproductive Rights
Posted on:
Mar 5,2025
Job Profile:
The Center for Reproductive Rights is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring, and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage people from all communities to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, people of color, women, people with disabilities, people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and/or non-binary, veterans, and people from different socio-economic backgrounds.
The Center was founded in 1992 and has since been working towards ensuring reproductive rights are recognized as fundamental human rights worldwide. With offices in New York City, Washington D.C., Nairobi, Bogota, and Geneva, the Center has a global reach and works with a diverse team of over 230 professionals. The Center's mission is to change law and policy to protect reproductive rights through litigation, legal policy, and advocacy work.
The LSIR team is seeking a Summer Legal Associate to join their team in Washington D.C. The ideal candidate is a current law student with a strong interest in reproductive rights issues and a commitment to human rights. The internship will provide valuable experience in legal research and writing, as well as the opportunity to use international human rights law to advance reproductive rights globally.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct legal and policy research and analysis on international and regional human rights law, as well as comparative national-level law and policy
- Assist in the development of the Global Judicial Digest & Database, tracking emerging reproductive rights and human rights jurisprudence from around the world
- Collaborate on thought leadership initiatives to advance key reproductive rights issues globally
- Edit and fact-check reports, petitions, shadow letters, and other documents as needed
Qualifications:
- Completed at least one year of law school by June 2025
- Knowledgeable about international human rights law and/or comparative law and policy
- Demonstrated interest in women's rights/gender equality, social justice, health law, and/or reproductive rights
- Strong writing, editing, and research skills
Compensation:
- Summer legal associate is encouraged to seek external funding
- Stipend of up to $7,000 through a $20 hourly pay rate
- Center will make up the difference if external funding received is less than $7,000
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
- The Center is committed to inclusive hiring and diversity in our work and staff
- Encourages people from all communities to apply
- Center policy on visa sponsorship for U.S.-based positions: Must have valid work authorization
In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a passionate and dedicated team at the forefront of advancing reproductive rights globally. You will gain valuable experience in legal and policy analysis, and have the chance to contribute to thought leadership initiatives. The Center is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace, and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
Key Takeaways:
- Summer Legal Associate position with Legal Strategies, Innovation, & Research department at the Center for Reproductive Rights in Washington D.C.
- Internship provides valuable experience in legal research and writing, and using international human rights law to advance reproductive rights globally
- Qualifications include being a current law student and having knowledge of international human rights law and/or comparative law and policy
- Compensation includes a stipend of up to $7,000 through a $20 hourly pay rate, with the possibility of additional funding from external sources
- Center is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply
*Please note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.*
