Legal Analysis Fellow, Anti-Corruption and Governance Center
Company Overview
The CIPE intern would focus on performing legal analysis of current and proposed anti-corruption legislation in emerging market countries identified by CIPE for a programmatic intervention. The intern would also play a key role in developing a benchmark establishing the necessary elements of anti-corruption laws or anti-corruption legal frameworks for countries considering relevant reforms. The intern’s work would be directed by one of CIPE’s four staff attorneys specializing in anti-corruption.
Reports To: Program Officer, Anti-Corruption & Governance Center
Time frame: Interns are expected to start by January 21, 2020 and commit a minimum of 20 hours per week. This internship is unpaid; a transportation stipend is provided.
Learning Objectives:
- Acquire working knowledge and skills in legal analysis and anti-corruption issues
- Demonstrate in-depth research analysis skills
- Enhance ability to produce written materials for various platforms including databases, social media and briefings
- Network and establish professional contacts by attending events held by CIPE and other Washington, DC-based organizations
Key Areas of Responsibility:
- Develop a benchmark establishing the necessary elements of anti-corruption laws or anti-corruption legal frameworks for countries considering relevant reforms
- Provide research support for Anti-Corruption and Governance Center team
- Update and maintain resource materials for the team listservs and internal database
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Completion of one year of U.S. law school or an equivalent amount of work experience overseas.
- Demonstrated interest in international issues related to democratic transitions and the role of market-oriented reform in promoting democratic development.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English required; proficiency in French, Spanish, Arabic, Bahasa, Ukrainian, or Russian a plus.
- Experience conducting in-depth research.