Legal Fellow (South Asia)
Role Summary
Join Legal Action Worldwide as a Legal Fellow to support human rights initiatives in South Asia, working flexibly in a remote environment.
About the Organisation
Legal Action Worldwide (LAW) is an independent non-profit organization of human rights lawyers and jurists, united in our belief that those who have experienced human rights violations and international crimes, should receive survivor-centered, gender-competent, and trauma-informed support to access the justice they deserve.
LAW’s teams operate on the ground in fragile and conflict-affected contexts across the Middle East, East Africa, Europe, and South Asia in 18 countries. In collaboration with survivors, the affected communities, and a wide network of civil society partners, LAW focuses on credible documentation, securing evidence and strategic litigation at national, regional and international levels. We also work towards ensuring survivors’ meaningful engagement with justice and advocacy processes. Alongside this, we provide technical assistance to strengthen justice institutions to ensure they are equipped to deliver the justice that survivors need, and work with legislators to promote accountability and the rule of law.
LAW’s vision: A world where all victims and survivors have access to justice, so that impunity is not a barrier to sustainable peace.
- Law students enrolled in LLM/final year of undergraduate course, or recent law graduates who are able to commit to a full-time position for three to six months.
- Background knowledge in International Law, specifically International Human Rights Law (IHRL) or International Criminal Law (ICL) is essential.
- Fluency in English is essential.
- Strong desk research and drafting skills.
- Attention to detail and analytical ability.
- Ability to work independently in a remote setting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and strong technical literacy.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Prior professional, volunteer experience in research, human rights initiatives, or non-profit work is preferred.
- Prior experience on Afghanistan context is desirable.
Key Responsibilities
The Legal Fellow will provide support to LAW’s legal and advocacy initiatives for victims and survivors of international crimes and human rights violations, and will perform duties in accordance with the responsibilities outlined below:
Working Conditions
** Remote. Preferred working hours include core overlap between **12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Indian Standard Time (IST).
The fellowship may be undertaken either part-time (minimum 40% FTE or 15 hours per week) for at least one law school semester, or full-time for a period of three to six months. The fellowship may be extended beyond the initial three months term, up to a maximum of six months subject to funding and satisfactory performance.
- *Duration: Flexible.
Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
Applications are encouraged from law students or recent graduates, particularly those able to secure external funding or university credits.
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