International Legal Internship: Visiting Professional- International Criminal Court (ICC) Internship

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International Legal Internship: Visiting Professional- International Criminal Court (ICC) Internship

Visiting Professional – External (Defence or Victims) Legal Teams ICC Internship

International Criminal Court (ICC) Internship opportunity to gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced legal professionals in either defense or victims’ legal teams. Interns will have the chance to observe court proceedings, conduct legal research, assist with case preparation, and potentially participate in client interviews. This internship provides valuable insights into the legal system and the challenges faced by both defendants and victims.

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Required Qualifications: International Criminal Court (ICC) Internship

Education:

All candidates must have a relevant degree from a recognized university; an advanced degree will be a strong asset. Candidates are expected to have a very good record of academic performance.

Experience:

Visiting Professional placements focus on candidates who have extensive experience in their professional careers in relevant fields of work. Practical experience that is relevant to the work of the Court may be considered an asset. Candidates for a Visiting Professional placement must have at least 3 (three) years of relevant professional experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Excellent drafting skills;
Excellent research and analytical skills;
Ability to adapt to multicultural and multilingual working environments;
Strong teamwork skills (listens, consults and communicates proactively);
Good computer skills (including Microsoft Office applications). Knowledge of Casemap, TRIM, and Ringtail is an asset

Knowledge of Languages:

Proficiency in one of the working languages of the Court, French or English, is required.
Working knowledge of the other is desirable.
Knowledge of another official language of the Court (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.

Other criteria:

It is the Court’s objective to have diversity and gender balance. In line with the ICC’s efforts to improve geographical representation among staff, nationals of non-represented and under-represented countries at the ICC are encouraged to apply. The list can be found here.

Duration of Internship

6 Months