Legal Internship

Cambodian Defenders Project
Closing date: 23 Jan 2015
Background

The Cambodian Defenders Project (CDP) is the oldest legal-aid organization in Cambodia, having been established in 1994 as a project of the International Human Rights Law Group to strengthen the rule of law and due process in Cambodia.

CDP’s core activity is and always will be, to provide legal aid and advocacy for the poor and vulnerable of Cambodia, free of charge where possible. Since 1994, CDP lawyers have handled more than 16,000 cases, some of them being very high profile and politically sensitive cases.

Today, the Legal Section of CDP focuses on a Justice for the Survivors from Democratic Kampuchea (JUSDEK) Project, established in 2009 after Case 001 against former Khmer Rouge leader Kaing Guek Eav, alias Duch started. The project’s main purpose is to promote the right to justice of the survivors of the Khmer Rouge regime through CDP representation before the Extraordinary Chambers in the Court of Cambodia (ECCC), CDP currently has two lawyers working at the ECCC.
CDP is also in the process of running a parallel Promoting Fair Trial Rights Project (PFTR), aimed at educating decision makers in key legal principles and a Gender Based Violence (GBV) Project.

About you

The Legal Section of CDP is currently looking for hard working Legal Intern, motivated by the kind of work we carry out and willing to help us continue our work. We’re specifically looking for interns who fit the following requirements:
Enthusiastic and motivated (Essential)
Bachelors degree or equivalent in Law (Essential)
Experience of working in an NGO setting (Desirable)
Knowledge of the political and social environment of Cambodia (Desirable)
Able to dedicate 3-6 months to CDP (Desirable;negotiable)
Fluent written and spoken English (Essential)
Able to start as soon as possible

Duties and Responsibilities
Provide coordination and support to the Legal Team management
Assist in producing Project materials
Support Project logistics and other event-related duties as needed
Perform research when necessary
Proof read documents as and if necessary
Liaise with other NGOs in the area if necessary, including UN bodies

Due to funding restrictions, CDP is currently unable to fund any volunteers or interns in whole or part; however on completion of role CDP will supply a Letter of Recommendation for further work to each successful candidate.

http://www.cdpcambodia.org

How to apply:

To apply, please send a CV and Cover Letter explaining your interest in the role and to gcowings872@gmail.com. For more information please contact the same address or cdp@cdpcambodia.org

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