Legal Feminism in Jurisprudence Researcher
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International Development Law Organization (IDLO)
- Career category: Legal, Research/ Data analysis
- Job type: Consultancy
- Experience level: 5-10 years
- Organisation type: Inter-governmental
- Remote option: Not Specified
- Right to work requirements: Nationals-only contract
- Remuneration: Remuneration not disclosed
- Length of contract: Temporary/ Fixed-term
- Deadline: 18/09/2026
- Location: Philippines
Supreme Court decisions form part of the law of the land and play a critical role in shaping the rights, opportunities, and lived experiences of women and marginalized groups. Judicial pronouncements can either reinforce or challenge gender-based inequalities by influencing legal interpretations of equality, autonomy, power, and citizenship. Recognizing the judiciary's significant role in advancing gender justice, EU-GOJUST supported the conduct and publication of the “Legal Feminism in Philippine Gender Jurisprudence” Study in 2022, which examined Philippine gender jurisprudence through the lens of feminist legal theory. Using feminist legal methods and various schools of feminist jurisprudence, the study analyzed 153 Supreme Court decisions from 2006 to 2022 across key areas such as marriage and family, violence against women and children, rape, sexual harassment, LGBTQIA+ issues, labor, and gendered language and representations. The analysis sought to identify how feminist perspectives were reflected in judicial reasoning and to contribute to a deeper understanding of gender-responsive adjudication.
While the original study provides important insights into the ways feminist legal methods and jurisprudential perspectives are reflected in Supreme Court jurisprudence covering the said period, a follow-up study is necessary to determine whether and how gender-responsive adjudication continues to evolve in subsequent years. To support evidence-based and gender-responsive reforms in the Supreme Court, IDLO will engage a Legal Feminism in Jurisprudence Researcher to conduct a follow-up study on selected Philippine Supreme Court decisions issued between Q3 of 2022 and Q3 of 2026. Building on the findings of the 2022 Legal Feminism in Philippine Gender Jurisprudence Study, the researcher will analyze recent jurisprudence across selected thematic areas to identify emerging trends, assess progress and persistent gaps in the application of gender-sensitive legal reasoning, and determine whether feminist perspectives have become more deeply embedded in Supreme Court adjudication.
Job Requirements
Educational Background
- Advanced University Degree (Master’s equivalent) in Law, Gender Studies, Human Rights, Public Policy, Social Sciences, Development Studies, or other relevant fields.
Professional Experience
- At least 7 years of professional experience in gender justice, legal research, jurisprudential analysis, human rights, or other related fields.
- Demonstrated experience in conducting qualitative legal research and producing high-quality analytical studies, policy papers, or reports on gender equality, access to justice, human rights, and intersectional approaches to law, justice, and social inclusion.
- Proven expertise in applying feminist legal methods, gender, analysis frameworks, and intersectional approaches in legal and jurisprudential policy research.
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