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Human Rights Lawyer

Use the law to fight for people who need it most

€28k–€70k Low demand

Human rights lawyers challenge governments, corporations and institutions on behalf of people whose rights have been violated — demanding, often underpaid and deeply meaningful work.

1Interviewing a client about a detention they shouldn't have survived
2Filing an urgent injunction before a deportation happens
3Working with NGOs on a systemic policy campaign
4Arguing before an international tribunal

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Follow Amnesty International's legal updates and read landmark ECHR cases.

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International law
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