Global Internship Program
Global Internship Program
The Global Internship Program provides Monash Law students with the opportunity to travel to some of the world's leading human rights institutions and forums to work for three to four months. Past interns have gone on to become global leaders in business and human rights, work at some of Australia’s most respected human rights institutions and more.
Castan Centre Global Interns' Blog
The Global Interns will document their experiences on the Castan Centre Global Intern blog. Their posts will include updates on the work they are doing, reflections on the experiences they have had, and photos and videos of their time overseas.
“I am honoured to have been one of the Castan Centre’s first global interns. It was invaluable to have the opportunity to see the international human rights system working in practice and to better understand what skills and experience I would need to start a human rights career.”
-Vanessa Zimmerman,
Globally recognised business and human rights expert
The Global Internship program is on hold for 2022-2023. Please reach out to us in early 2023 on the status of a 2023-2024 program.
Funding
Thanks to the generosity of Michael and Silvia Kantor and the Chestnut Foundation, these internships receive funding designed to offset the majority of the interns' costs. Funding ranges from $7000 to $9100, based on living and travel costs in each city. In addition, the University provides full travel insurance for the duration of the internship.
Eligibility/selection criteria:
For the general eligibility criteria for our Global Internship click here.
Please note:
- We are looking for people who have a specific interest in the work of the institution/s they are applying for and can demonstrate/articulate this interest.
- We understand that not everyone has the means or time to volunteer. If this is the case for you, please be sure to explain why.
For information on dates and funding please see the FAQ’s. Any further questions can be sent to the Law Faculty's Centres Administration Officer at castan.centre@monash.edu.
How to Apply
- Applications are submitted online through our Global Internship Application Form
- Please note that when submitting your application you will be asked to provide:
- Cover Letter - setting out your reasons for applying for the internship/s and showing a proven interest in the work and mission of each organisation you are applying for. We recommend you provide a separate heading for each internship you apply for.
- Max. 600 words in length - additional 200 words permitted for each additional internship.
- 12 pt font, double spaced.
- CV - up to date and including your education, professional and volunteer experience etc.
- Academic Transcript: unofficial WES version acceptable.
- Cover Letter - setting out your reasons for applying for the internship/s and showing a proven interest in the work and mission of each organisation you are applying for. We recommend you provide a separate heading for each internship you apply for.
More details
To find out more about what you might experience on an internship abroad, visit our Castan Centre Global Interns Blog to read first hand accounts from past students. You can also read more about previous global internships at this page.