Lawyr.it is recruiting! We are looking for critically-minded students for three essential roles: Junior Editor, PR Manager, and Legal Researcher.
Apply by October 31, by submitting your CV and a letter of intent containing three reasons why you want the position you are applying for at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The language used must be English.
Why Lawyr.it?
Surely, there are many extracurricular opportunities out there for law students. But one, in particular, was carefully crafted having in mind the needs of law students and the market demands, and that is Lawyr.it. In an environment flooded with competitors, the only shot you have at being successful is by being outstanding.
We offer you the chance to stand out, the pathway to becoming outstanding. You have the opportunity to be part of a unique platform created to foster critical thinking, debate, and reform, all coming from the young minds of law students like you. You will be able to connect with lawyers and legal professionals from the CEE, and, more importantly, you will be able to use and build on the knowledge you have acquired so far.
Not sure yet?
Check out the details for the three roles waiting for their creative, hard-working matches:
1. Junior Editor*
Requirements:
- First or Second year Law Students at any law school (preference given to those studying in or coming from Central and Eastern Europe)
- Advanced English Knowledge
- Excellent analytical and argumentative skills
- Access to a PC and good Internet connection
Responsibilities:
- Reading, editing and reviewing the submitted articles according to the editorial guidelines of the magazine
- Verifying the correctitude of the information presented in the articles and ensuring the accuracy of the language used in the articles
- Writing materials for each Lawyr.it issue
- Promoting Lawyr.it posts and materials on all social media channels
Benefits:
- Letters of recommendation on behalf of the Lawyr.it editorial team or Lawyr.it sponsors
- Volunteer recognition certificates, Volunteer contract
- Priority to participate in projects, internships or benefit from different opportunities that may occur, as long as Lawyr.it members are given priority
- Trainings offered by Lawyr.it alumni
- The opportunity to expand your knowledge of Legal English, as well as to improve your English writing skills
- Priority at coordinating joint projects organised by Lawyr.it and Local Partners
- The opportunity to get in touch with National and International Law Firms and Companies through the Lawyr.it projects and access a plurality of career opportunities
*Junior Editors have the opportunity to choose be involved additional activities, by grading the possible options from 1-3 in order of their preference, from the following: Institutional Relations (it involves the establishment and maintenance of partnerships), Question of the Issue, Debates, Interviews, Newsletter, Social Media Management, and Briefings.
Selected candidates applying for the JE position will be contacted shortly and might be asked to edit and review an article given by the team.
2. Regional PR Manager
Requirements:
- Student at any of the Central and Eastern European law schools / Public Relations & Communication / Advertising and related fields.
- Advanced English Knowledge
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Access to a PC and Internet Connection
Proven experience is an advantage.
Responsibilities:
- Accessing all channels of communication used by Law students from the applicant’s University (Facebook, Yahoo, Twitter)
- Posting messages on behalf of the Lawyr.it editorial team on these channels in order to ensure that every student can access the opportunities offered by us
- Promoting the Lawyr.it website and magazine at all the events attended as a PR Regional Manager
- Promoting Lawyr.it posts and materials on all social media channels
- Identifying potential local and regional partners and sponsors
Benefits:
- Letters of recommendation on behalf of the Lawyr.it editorial team or Lawyr.it sponsors
- Signing of a volunteer agreement, as well as a volunteer certificate
- Priority to participate in projects, internships or benefit from different opportunities that may occur, as long as Lawyr.it members are given priority
- Trainings offered by Lawyr.it alumni
- Priority at coordinating joint projects organised by Lawyr.it and Local Partners
- The opportunity to get in touch with National and International Law Firms and Companies through the Lawyr.it projects and access a plurality of career opportunities
The Regional PR Coordinator will work closely with the PR Coordinators and with the Partnerships Coordinator.
3. Legal Researcher
Requirements:
- Student at a law school (preference given to those studying in or coming from Central and Eastern Europe)
- Advanced English Knowledge
- Excellent research and analytical skills
- Access to a PC and Internet Connection
Responsibilities:
- Bringing a weekly contribution to either the Legal Dictionary and/or the Opportunities section
- Contribute with research-based articles to the Briefing section
Benefits:
- Letters of recommendation on behalf of the Lawyr.it editorial team or Lawyr.it sponsors
- Volunteer recognition certificates, Volunteer contract
- Trainings offered by Lawyr.it alumni on research and legal writing
- The opportunity to expand your knowledge of Legal English, as well as to improve your English writing skills
Do not miss the opportunity to become part of an amazing team and a rapidly-growing project! Join Lawyr.it!
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