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The Robert L. Bernstein Fellow will work full-time for one year at HRIC’s office in New York. The Fellow will work closely with HRIC lawyers and advocacy staff and contribute to HRIC’s interrelated advocacy, casework, research, and outreach. Projects may include preparing specific policy, case, and legal briefs and submissions to human rights mechanisms at the UN as well as contributions to other bilateral and multilateral fora; contributing to media and online advocacy work; and conducting research for and drafting publications and reports on current issues and legal developments relevant to human rights in China.

Qualifications

Graduate of NYU Law School

Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of international human rights

Excellent writing and communication skills

Strong research skills

Relevant coursework, e.g. international human rights law, international law, international trade, Chinese law, or clinical experience

Mandarin and/or Cantonese proficiency a plus (but not required)

Organization, self-motivation, and flexibility

Salary and Benefits

The salary for the 2021-2022 Fellow is $50,000, plus benefits.

Applications

Applications are due by  February 15, 2021 (new extended deadline)

, and must include the following:

Cover letter (max 500 words)

Résumé

Two letters of recommendation

An official NYU transcript

An essay of no more than 250 words, describing one key human rights challenge facing China

Please send a complete application for the 2021–2022 fellowship, including transcripts and recommendations, by February 15, 2021, to  fellowships@hrichina.org

Qualified applicants will be interviewed in New York in the spring of 2021, and start dates for the fellowship will be the end of August/September 2021. Please direct any inquiries to  fellowships@hrichina.org

Human Rights in China is an equal opportunity employer.

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