Internship programme
SRI offers internship opportunities for highly motivated individuals with a demonstrated interest in maritime issues and seafarers’ rights.
Internships are offered throughout the year and can be arranged for flexible periods of time.
Currently all interns are based at the SRI’s London office at 49 – 60 Borough Road, London SE1 1DR.
Who are we looking for?
Applicants for an internship should:
- Hold legal qualifications, preferably in maritime subjects, or otherwise have experience in the maritime industry;
- Have experience in carrying out research, including use of research tools;
- Have excellent analytical and writing skills;
- Have excellent command of spoken and written English.
Experience to be gained
Experience will include the following:
- Working on live research projects with the support of a closely integrated team of lawyers and other specialists;
- Researching and drafting on substantive legal issues; and
- Assisting with cases as relevant to the aims and mission of SRI.
How to apply
Applicants should send the following by email or post explaining their interest in SRI’s Legal Internship Programme:
- Covering letter – this should set out the following:
- Why the applicant wishes to be considered for an intern position
- Highlight the areas of law that the applicant is interested in
- Specific research experience
- Full curriculum vitae (CV/resume) including educational qualifications and work experience
- Letter of reference – a letter from an academic tutor or a sponsor that will set out the applicant’s academic background and/or personality and suitability for the internship programme
- Writing sample – this could be a legal course-work essay or a report that the applicant has written on a relevant legal topic.
The application should be submitted for the attention of:
Deirdre Fitzpatrick, Executive Director
Seafarers’ Rights International,
49-60 Borough Road,
London SE1 1DR
Via email: d.fitzpatrick@seafarersrights.org
Via fax: + 44 20 7940 9224
Funding
All interns are responsible for finding their own accommodation during their stay in London. Please bear in mind that accommodation is expensive in London.
Obtaining visas to work as an intern
SRI strongly advises all potential interns to contact their British mission to get the latest updated information on what they require to enter the United Kingdom. If you do not hold an EU passport, you will be responsible for obtaining a valid work permit that permits you to work full time in the UK before applying.
[Please note that SRI does not guarantee these schemes]