Online Internship Opportunity at Anti-SLAPP Research Group: Applications Closed!

About the SLAPPs

The study of Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPPs), which were first identified as an abuse of civil litigation, has evolved, and SLAPPs are now generally characterised as vexatious suits and/or litigation tactics used to erode the right of individuals and groups to participate in and engage with matters of public interest. These lawsuits are based on meritless and frivolous claims, with demands for exaggerated damages. They do not aim to assert a right or obtain a redress for wrongdoing. Instead, their aim is to intimidate, and censor critical opinions, with a view to ostensibly exhaust the defendant, both financially and psychologically.

Details of the Internship

The interns will be responsible for data collection and data analysis for the project. Preference shall be given to students in their 1st year of the two-year Master’s programs. Students who are approaching the final year of their Bachelor’s programs are also encouraged to apply. Knowledge of English and a Council of Europe language is a must. The positions are part-time and unpaid. We are looking for two types of interns:

• 2 interns who are students of Economics, Economic Policy, Sociology, Anthropology. Required skills:
  • Proficiency with MS Excel
  • Basic knowledge of Python, R or any other programming language (not necessary but desirable)
  • Basic knowledge of STATA or any other statistical software package (not necessary but desirable)
• 1 intern who is a student of Human Rights Law. Required skills:
  • Proficiency with MS Excel
  •  Proficiency with Legal Research Databases

Duration

The duration of the internship is 3 months, with 25 hours/week of work (subject to discussion).

Reimbursement

The team will reimburse all necessary out of pocket expenses related to project related expenses.

Academic Prerequisites

Students of Economics, Economic Policy, Sociology, Anthropology or Human Rights Law. Preference shall be given to students who are in their 1st year of the two year Master’s programs. Students who are approaching the final year of their Bachelor’s programs are also encouraged to apply.

Linguistic Prerequisites

English + a Council of Europe Language

Application Procedure

If interested, please send your CV and cover letter to [email protected]. Applicants will be interviewed, which will be followed by a data reading session.

The primary responsibility of the interns will be to assist with the research, identification and collation of SLAPP cases in Council of Europe Countries and track the developments in the CoE. The interns are required to attend weekly online meetings. The interns should have exemplary research skills as they would be critical in researching in a linguistically diverse region such as the Council of Europe.

Working closely with the research team, interns will have the opportunity to refine their research skills and further develop their understanding of SLAPP cases and their impact. Interns will gain valuable work and research experience in a fairly new and very important legal field. Interns will be credited in publications involving their work.

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