students
Whether through its clinics, or a series of fellowships, or programs, the Center introduces students to the practice of human rights and equips them with the knowledge and experience needed to play meaningful roles in international organizations, governments, advocacy groups, and social movements during and after their legal education.
training the next generation of human rights advocates.
The Center offers engaging and professionally meaningful clinical experiences to NYU law students. If you are interested in applying for either of these, please use the Clinic Application and Matching System.
Earth Rights Research & Action
The Earth Rights Research & Action (TERRA NYU Law) Clinic trains law students for careers at the intersection of human rights and environmental justice, providing them with an opportunity to work closely with partners on legal actions and litigation designed to tackle ongoing ecological emergencies.
For years, the Global Justice Clinic has pursued legal advocacy and action at the forefront of global justice, training law students to address the complexities of the challenges at the heart of the international human rights project.
Research Assistant Opportunities
Support our programs, clinics, and initiatives in research and project-based work. Positions are posted on a rolling basis. Open to NYU students.
Transitional Justice Leadership Program
Apply to engage with renowned experts through coursework, scholarship, and facilitated internships. Open to incoming NYU Law LLM students.
Not Offered (2026-27)
International Law & Human Rights Fellowship
Apply for a summer or fall internship with a global organization and strengthen your research skills. Open to NYU Law students.
additional resources
- Arthur Helton Fellowship
- Design a project that puts your legal education to work on timely issues in a country where your efforts are most needed and where there are insufficient resources for human rights protections. All NYU Law graduating students are eligible to apply.
- Human Rights Watch NYU Fellowship
- Spend one year monitoring human rights developments in various countries, conducting on-site investigations, drafting reports on human rights conditions, and engaging in advocacy. Open to graduating JD NYU Law students.
- Masiyiwa Bernstein Fellowship
- Apply for the opportunity to spend one year working full-time with an innovative human rights organization. Open to graduating JD NYU Law students.
- Human Rights in China Bernstein Fellowship in International Human Rights
- Devote a year to full-time human rights, working closely with HRIC lawyers and advocacy staff and contribute to HRIC’s interrelated advocacy, casework, research, and outreach. All NYU Law graduates are eligible to apply.
- International Court of Justice Clerkship
- Clerk for a judge at the International Court of Justice in The Hague through this highly selective 10-month clerkship program. Recent NYU Law graduates are eligible to apply.
- External Funding Opportunities
- A list of opportunities maintained by the Office of Student Financial Services. Be sure to confirm all application deadlines with the relevant organization.
