Human Rights Quarterly (paid, remote)
Intern at one of the world’s leading human rights journals! Academic credit is possible, but not required.
The Urban Morgan Institute for Human Rights at the University of Cincinnati College of Law has been editing the Human Rights Quarterly for over 40 years. HRQ, the world’s leading human rights academic journal, is published by The Johns Hopkins University Press. Although the journal is edited at a law school, it is multidisciplinary. We publish research, policy analyses, essays, and book reviews on a range of international human rights matters by accepting scholarship from various fields, such as gender studies, history, philosophy, sociology, economics, disability studies, and law.
HRQ student editors are responsible for conforming articles to Blue Book citation and HRQ style standards through line editing, copyediting, cite checking, and formatting articles. The editors work closely with Urban Morgan’s program manager, who acts as a resource for student editors and as a liaison between the editors, authors, and Johns Hopkins University Press. The selected student will be a rising junior or senior and have a demonstrated interest in law and human rights, excellent research and writing/editing skills, and meticulous attention to detail.
Student editors can begin working as early as mid-April and work through mid-August. Weekly hours are flexible.
Location: A hybrid in-person/remote schedule is preferred (HRQ is based in Cinncinati, OH), but fully remote work is a possibility.
Dates: Student editors can begin working as early as mid-April (starting after the semester is over is fine) and work through mid-August. Weekly hours are flexible., but likely 10-20 hrs/week.
Stipend: Pay ranges between $11-12/hour, based on experience.
To apply or if you have further questions, contact:
Professor Alexandra Moore, co-director, Human Rights Institute, Binghamton University,amoore@binghamton.edu
Required application materials
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Short writing sample (demonstrating research and writing skills)
- Letter of reference from a faculty member or employer
Preferred application deadline:
March 17, 2023.
The Refugee Hub, Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice, Sheffield Hallam University, England (funded 6-wk internship)
The law clinics at Sheffield Hallam University will welcome at least two Binghamton University students as unpaid interns this summer. Placement will be in the Refugee Family Reunification Clinic. Under guidance of the clinic’s lead attorney and professional staff, interns will work directly with clients with refugee status who are seeking to reunite with their families. The clinic works closely with the International Committee of the Red Cross and has helped reunite over 100 families to date. Interns receive training in the British legal system and refugee and asylum law. Responsibilities include interviewing clients, compiling personal statements, gathering research to document family ties, and working on applications to the British Home Office.
Location: Sheffield Hallam University, Sheffield, UK
Duration: Approximate dates : May 29 – July 8.
Housing: Shared housing (all Binghamton students can live together in a suite with private rooms) in Sheffield is available in the dorms for about $250/week.
Funding: Funding is available to offset transportation, food, and lodging.
Application: Undergraduate and graduate students may also apply directly to Professor Moore. Completed applications will include:
- Letter of interest
- Resume
- Two faculty letters of reference sent directly to Prof. Moore
- Writing sample
The deadline for receipt of applications is March 17, 2024 to amoore@binghamton.edu.
For further information, contact Professor Moore at amoore@binghamton.edu.
To read about student experiences in 2019, see this story in the BingU News:
