Just Transition and Legal Research Intern at Business & Human Rights Resource Centre: Remote Internship | Apply by 22 November 2026

Overview

The Business & Human Rights Resource Centre invites applications for the Just Transition and Legal Research Intern position within its International Programmes department. This entry-level opportunity allows successful candidates to support the Corporate Legal Accountability team, including the Just Transition Litigation project. The position offers practical experience in legal research, corporate accountability, human rights, and climate justice.

Who can apply

Applicants must be university students currently enrolled in an undergraduate or postgraduate law degree program, such as an LLB, LLM, JD, or equivalent qualification, or be individuals with a legal background. This opportunity is particularly suitable for students who are required to complete an internship as part of their academic studies.

Requirements

Candidates must possess academic or professional experience in legal research alongside strong analytical skills to assess sources and summarize findings clearly. Applicants need a strong commitment to human rights, particularly concerning business and human rights, and must be willing to undertake routine data entry on a daily basis. Excellent written, spoken, and reading proficiency in English is required, while fluency in French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, or other languages is considered an advantage. Candidates must also demonstrate the ability to work independently, take initiative, meet deadlines, and handle organizational tasks reliably.

What you get

The internship is fully remote, permitting work from home or a university setting. Interns commit to a minimum of 14 hours per week for at least four months, with availability for at least 3.5 hours of overlapping working time between 8:30 AM and 6:00 PM Central European Time. Interns who do not receive funding from their university or another institution are eligible for a lunch expense reimbursement of up to GBP 7, USD 9, or EUR 9.

How to apply

Interested candidates must submit the compulsory official internship application form through the organization's designated job portal. CVs and résumés are not accepted as substitutes for the application form.

Key dates

The application deadline is 22 November 2026 at the close of business Central European Time. The internship is scheduled to begin in January 2027.