Death Penalty Project : Kalisher Trust Legal Internship: applications open
We are pleased to announce that the 2022 Death Penalty Project / Kalisher Trust Legal Internship is open for applications.
The internships are paid and run for six months, starting in early 2022; we are grateful to Doughty Street Chambers who co-fund these internships. We welcome applications from those who meet the Kalisher Trust’s charitable purpose, which is to support those from under-represented groups as they seek a career at the criminal Bar.
Applications will close on the 15th November 2021 at 5pm; the application process can be found at the link below, and at the Death Penalty Project website.
The Death Penalty Project (DPP) is a legal action NGO based in London, with special consultive status before the United Nations Economic and Social Council. DPP provides free legal representation to people facing the death penalty worldwide. It operates in over 30 countries with a focus on the Commonwealth. It also provides access to justice to vulnerable prisoners, including juveniles, those who suffer from mental health issues and victims of domestic abuse. Interns will be based at the offices of The Death Penalty Project, where they will learn how a legal NGO operates and support the team in ongoing casework and court hearings.
Interns will undertake comparative research, prepare court documents and gain first-hand experience in litigation before the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council; and will be offered a mentor during the programme, drawn from the Kalisher Trust’s network. The mentor will offer guidance, support and advice regarding the intern’s career aspirations, applications and further work experience.
To be considered for an internship please read the full details in the link here; email a copy of your CV and a brief covering letter to [email protected]. The covering letter should explain how you are of “exceptional promise but modest means”, and indicate relevant education, skills and experience. Your CV should include the contact details of two referees (who will not be contacted until after the interview).Please mark your email with ‘KALISHER INTERNSHIP’ in the subject line.
The closing date for applications is 15th November 2021 at 5pm BST; shortlisted candidates will be notified by 29th November 2021 and invited for an interview after this date.
The Death Penalty Project’s internship programme is governed by the principles of equal opportunity.