Oct. 18: Call for Applications | 2027 International Law & Human Rights (Summer/Fall)

Posted on September 18, 2026

 

The ILHR Fellowship Program offers all currently enrolled NYU Law students a specialized training in international law and the opportunity to complete a funded internship with a leading human rights or international law organization.

Program Components 

Internship Placement 

A 10-week funded full-time internship to take place either in Summer 2027 or Fall 2027 at an organization working in human rights or international law. 

2027 placements 

  • The 2027 Placement (Host Organizations) Directory outlines each organization’s placement timing (Summer or Fall), modality (in-person or remote), recruiting process, and scope of work. 
    • JDs must complete their fellowship placement over the summer. 
    • LLM fellows may complete their fellowship placement over the summer or fall. (LLM Fellows must complete their Fall placement by December 31, 2027.) 
  • Some organizations have an additional layer to the NYU ILHR selection process and may require separate application materials or interviews. 
      • Fellows are expected to submit any additional materials requested in an expeditious manner. 
      • Every submission and review layer could affect whether the placement ultimately proceeds. 
      • Any application or interview required by a host organization must be treated as a substantive part of its process.

Pre-Fellowship 

  • Students with no current or prior graduate-level training in international law or human rights must enroll in a public international law or human rights course of their choosing in Spring 2027.
  • All selected Fellows will be expected to attend a not-for-credit workshop organized by the Center in Spring 2027.

Post-Fellowship 

Research: Fellows are welcome to undertake a supervised research project inspired by the fellowship and related to international law or human rights. Parameters to be determined in agreement with academic supervisors. 

Reporting: Fellows are required to provide feedback about the program by:

  • Completing an exit survey reflecting on their learning and experience.
  • Submitting a final PILC Intern Report 
  • ILHR Fellows may be invited to share their experiences or work when applicable in relevant events and info sessions. 

Application

Eligibility:All currently enrolled full-time NYU Law students are eligible for this program.  

Terms & Selection 

Students awarded a fellowship are required to accept it. Exceptions can be made under certain circumstances determined by the program administrators. 

  • Fellows are expected to prioritize this program and must adhere to the internship range, terms, and conditions as determined in this document.
  • All ILHR Fellows are required to work on a full-time basis for 10 weeks.
  • No placement will be final until approved by the respective organization. 
    • Any host organization retains final authority to determine whether a placement can proceed leading up to the start of the fellowship date.
    • In the rare circumstance of issues with selected organizations, the fellow will maintain their status in the program and the Center will work with them to identify an alternative placement.
  • Fellows are responsible for obtaining their own work visas, permits, medical insurance, and any other requirements of the placement. 

Financial Award 

Stipends: Students selected for the ILHR Fellowship will receive a stipend of: $6,000 for 1Ls, or $8,000 for 2Ls, or $8,000 for LLMs. 

Currency and taxes

  • Stipends are paid in U.S. dollars and are awarded on a needs-blind basis. 
  • Fellows who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents may find that their stipend amount is reduced due to taxes, depending on their country’s tax treaty with the U.S.

PILC’s Summer Funding Program 

  • Funding for JD Fellows is provided through PILC’s Summer Funding Program and in lieu of regular summer funding.
  • JD Fellows must be eligible for and fulfill all requirements of PILC’s Summer Funding Program.
  • Expenses related to some internship placements, including airfare, housing, inoculations and the like, may exceed the amount provided by the stipend. 

Financial support from NYU School of Law for summer internships at ILHR host organizations is available only to students selected as ILHR Fellows. 

  • This does not preclude NYU funding for summer internships at other international law or human rights organizations, nor does it preclude funding for different offices of participating ILHR organizations. 
  • This rule is in place because we have reached specific agreements with the host organizations that our Fellows are carefully matched and receive additional training to prepare them. An important incentive for the host organizations is allowing them to prioritize ILHR Fellows in their recruitment process. 

Timeline & Deliverables 

Event  Date/Location or Deadline
ILHR Application Launch September 18, 2026 
ILHR Webinar/Q&A September 25, 2026 Register

October 9, 2026 Register
ILHR Application Deadline  October 18, 2026 11:59pm ET
ILHR Interviews  October 26, 27 and 29, 2026
ILHR Fellowship Decision Notifications By November 20, 2026 
Placement Confirmation Offers must be accepted by December 2, 2026
Host Organization Internal process  Must be completed by January 15, 2027 
Non-Credit Seminars Spring 2027 (TBD)
Post-Fellowship engagements & Exist Survey Upon completion of the fellowship

To Apply

Please use your NYU login to complete this application form, including your:

  • Resume/CV 
  • Cover Letter detailing your interest in the program and any relevant background or experience, where applicable
  • Academic transcripts 
    • 1Ls and LLMs must submit transcripts from NYU Law and their most recent institution of higher learning
    • 2Ls and 3Ls must submit their NYU Law transcript
  • Placement Statements of Interest

Inquiries about the program or application process can be sent to chrgj@nyu.edu 

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