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Human Rights Internship Program - LAWS8052
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Faculty: Faculty of Law
 
 
School:  School of Law
 
 
Course Outline: See below
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Postgraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 2
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: Academic Program must be 9200, 9211, 9240 or 5211
 
 
Fee Band: 3 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

The Human Rights Research Internship Program (‘the Program’) affords students the opportunity to undertake, for course credit, internships in selected Human Rights Partner Organisations (‘Partner Organisations’). The focus of the Program is on experiential learning. Students will work under the supervision of both the host Organisation and the Faculty, and will obtain training and practical experience in research and writing on aspects of policy and practice relating to an area of human rights. Key aspects of the program include:
  • conducting research and analysis
  • preparing or editing written material (e.g. issues or briefing papers, articles, submissions, web resources, newsletters, journal articles)
  • developing and utilising networks of organisations and individuals
Although interns may not necessarily be required to attend a full day each week at the premises of the Partner Organisation, they must spend the equivalent of one day each week over 13 weeks, working on a human rights project approved by the Partner Organisation and confirmed with the Program Coordinator.

Interns are also required to attend two Program Seminars held at the Law School during each session. The Introductory Seminar is designed to promote discussion and reflection on a range of issues that may arise during the course of the internship – for example, legal, professional, ethical and personal issues. At the Final Seminar, students are required to make a 10 minute presentation to colleagues and Academic Supervisors on work they have undertaken during the course of the internship.


Assessment

Assessment will consist of:
  • A portfolio of written material in the form of substantial research, such as law reform submissions, analytical work, briefing papers or articles. This includes meeting the attendance and consultation requirements of the Program (70%)
  • Seminar Presentation (10%)
  • Partner Organisation’s written evaluation (20%)

Prerequisites

Successful completion of LAWS8181 International Human Rights is a prerequisite for entry into the internship program.

Application process

Applicants must be currently enrolled in either 9200 (LL.M.), 9211 (MHRL&P), 9240 (MILIR) or 5211 (GDHRL&P). Participation in the Program is by competitive application. Selection and allocation of participants is the joint responsibility of the Program Coordinator and the Partner Organisations.

Application Dates for Semester 2: 1 April 2010 to 1 May 2010

Partner Organisations:
  • Amnesty International
  • International Committee of the Red Cross
It is open to students to undertake an internship at an organisation other than those nominated, subject to approval of the organisation and the Program Coordinator.

Inquiries

Inquiries may be made to the Program Coordinator, Catherine Renshaw, catherine.renshaw@unsw.edu.au or 93859652

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