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Legal Fellow (South Asia)

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📍 Gabon 🇬🇦Bénévolat🗓️ 9 days ago

Job Description

Gabon
Bénévolat

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About LAW

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.

The Role

This fellowship offers a unique opportunity to work with LAW’s South Asia team, working on Myanmar/Rohingya crisis and Afghanistan. Successful candidates will gain in-depth insight into the operations of a frontline legal organisation working in complex and conflict-affected contexts.

Location and Duration

Location: Remote. Preferred working hours include core overlap between 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Indian Standard Time (IST). Duration: Flexible. 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. Start Date: September 2026.

Compensation

A reasonable stipend will be provided, subject to applicable local laws regulations. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who are eligible for university academic credits or have secured or able to secure, external funding or grants for this fellowship. The final compensation package will be tailored to the successful candidate’s individual circumstances including their part-time or full-time status, student or recent graduate status, and any external funding available. We are happy to discuss the most appropriate arrangement during the interview process.

Role and 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:

Research, Policy and Advocacy

Research questions of PIL, ICL and IHRL particularly linked to sexual and gender-based crimes and violations of women’s and girls’ rights. Provide research and background inputs for preparation of public reports or policy briefs or other evidence-based advocacy and policy outputs. Assist with high-level advocacy strategies and support engagements at the HRC, UNGA, ASP, and related forums. Assist with logistics and content preparation for side events, briefings, and advocacy meetings. Draft and edit material for legal information dissemination amongst victims and survivors, particularly on the status of the legal proceedings affecting them. Support coordination and follow-up related to stakeholder engagements with Member States and other key actors in the accountability ecosystem. Monitor relevant updates on requested areas of international law and policy developments, including outcomes from HRC, UNGA, and related processes.

Programme Support, Partner Coordination, and Capacity-Building Support

Assist adaptation of existing training materials credible documentation of crimes and human rights violations, focussed on sexual and gender-based crimes. Provide note-keeping and documentation support during capacity-building sessions. Assist with documentation, note-taking, and knowledge management related to partner coordination. Compile and synthesize information to strengthen joint advocacy and network engagement. Support the drafting, and formatting of funding proposals and concept notes. Support LAW in implementing the protection interventions for its clients, as directed.

About You

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.

Skills Required

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.

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