Location: Central London
Closing date: 14 September 2015
Contract duration: 6 months
Closing date: 14 September 2015
Contract duration: 6 months
Salary £250 per week
We are looking for an intern to work within our Rule of Law Division for a 6 month period. The internship will be based in ROL’s Justice Section. The Commonwealth Secretariat’s Internship Programme combines practical work experience with a structured learning experience through specific briefs aimed to achieve identified Secretariat objectives. It also aims to provide opportunities for professional development for recent graduates to gain experience and prepare them for the labour market.
The Rule of Law Division (ROL) works to promote the rule of law and the administration of justice in the Commonwealth by among other things, strengthening justice systems, promoting the independence of the judiciary, building the capacity of law enforcement agencies, supporting law reform and legislative drafting, strengthening international cooperation, and facilitating the exchange of best practice on matters of law. There are two specialised sections within the division - the Justice Section and the Law Development Section.
The work of the Justice Section of the Rule of Law Division concerns the design and delivery of programmes of assistance to Commonwealth member countries aimed at strengthening justice systems including the training of state law officers, prosecutors and judges and other law enforcement agencies. It also promotes the independence of the judiciary and the Commonwealth Latimer House Principles on the Accountability of, and the Relationship between the Three Branches of Government (Latimer House Principles).
If you have a recognised graduate level qualification in Law and would like to find out more or apply, please follow the links below.
The closing date for applications is 17:00 BST on Tuesday 14 September 2015.
