International Law in Practice:
A Booklet of International Internship
Opportunities
EIGHTEENTH EDITION
Updated by Rania Giannakopoulos and Siobhan Hayes
July 2022
Presented by:
Western Law Internship Program
Western International Law Association
Western Law
Western Law
CANADA
CANADA
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Table of Contents
FORWARDS
Making Your Mark ............................................................................................................ 3
Working in International Law ............................................................................................. 4
Becoming an International Lawyer .................................................................................... 8
PREPARING TO APPLY
Preparing a Resume to Send Abroad .............................................................................. 10
Say what you did, then Explain what YOU learned from it! ............................................... 11
INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Adelante ......................................................................................................................... 12
American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) ...................................................... 13
American Bar Association (ABA) ..................................................................................... 14
American Society of International Law (ASIL) .................................................................. 15
Asia Pacific Forum on women, Law and Developmen (APWLD) ...................................... 17
British Institute of International and Comparative Law (BIICL) ......................................... 18
Business & Human Rights Resource Centre.................................................................... 19
Business Executives for National Security (BENS) .......................................................... 20
Canadian Bar Association - Young Lawyers International PRogram (CBA YLIP) .............. 21
Carter Center ................................................................................................................. 22
Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL) .......................................................... 24
Center for Justice and International Law (CEJIL) ............................................................. 25
Coalition for the International Criminal Court ................................................................... 27
The Constitution Project (TCP) at the Project On Government Oversight (POGO) ............ 28
Earthrights International (ERI) ........................................................................................ 29
Equality Now .................................................................................................................. 30
European Centre for Minority Issues (ECMI) .................................................................. 32
Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) and United Nations Assistance
to the Khmer Rouge Trials (UNAKRT) ............................................................................. 33
Federal student Work Experience Program (FSWEP) ...................................................... 35
Fund for Peace (FFP) ..................................................................................................... 36
Human Rights Watch (HRW) .......................................................................................... 37
Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa (IHRDA) ....................................... 38
Institute for Justice ........................................................................................................ 39
Institute for Policy Studies (IPS)...................................................................................... 40
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) .................................................................. 41
International Bar Association (IBA) ................................................................................. 42
International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) ........................................................................ 44
International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) ........................................................... 45
International Court of Justice (ICJ) .................................................................................. 46
International Criminal Court ............................................................................................ 47
International Crisis Group ............................................................................................... 48
International Development Research Centre (IDRC) ........................................................ 49
International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) ................................................... 50
International Justice Mission (IJM) .................................................................................. 51
International Labour Organization (ILO) .......................................................................... 52
International Maritime Organization (IMO) ....................................................................... 53
International Trade Centre (ITC) ..................................................................................... 54
Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) of the United Nations System ................................................. 55
Legal Assistance Centre (LAC) ....................................................................................... 56
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Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)................................................................... 57
Organization of American States (OAS) .......................................................................... 58
Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) ........................................ 59
Permanent Bureau of the Hague Conferenceon Private International Law (HCCH) .......... 60
Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) ................................................................................ 61
Projects Abroad .............................................................................................................. 62
Refugee Law Project ...................................................................................................... 63
South Asia Human Rights Documentation Center (SAHRDC) .......................................... 64
Supreme Court of Israel .................................................................................................. 65
United Nations Association in Canada (UNA-Canada) ..................................................... 66
United Nationas Children’s Fund (UNICEF) ..................................................................... 67
United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) .............................. 68
United Nations Conference on Trade & Development (UNCTAD)..................................... 69
United Nations Women ................................................................................................... 70
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) ........................................................... 71
UN Economic Commission for Africa ............................................................................... 72
United Nations Economic Council for Europe (UNECE) ................................................... 73
United Nations Environmnent Program (UN Environment) ............................................... 74
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) ............................................. 75
United Nations International Residual Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals
(MICT) ........................................................................................................................... 76
United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) .................. 78
United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime
(UNODC) ....................................................................................................................... 79
United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) ......................................... 80
United Nations Institue for Training and Research (UNITAR) ........................................... 82
UNITAR New York Office ................................................................................................ 83
United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) ................... 84
United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) ........................................................ 85
United Nations Relief & Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) ........................ 86
United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) ............................................................... 87
Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) ................................................................. 88
Western Law Internship Program (WLIP) ........................................................................ 89
Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom (WILPF) ..................................... 90
Wilson Center ................................................................................................................. 91
World Bank .................................................................................................................... 93
World Health Organization (WHO) .................................................................................. 94
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) ............................................................. 95
Resources
Useful Resources and Associations ................................................................................ 96
Disclaimer
The International Law Association of the University of Western Ontario in conjunction with Western Law’s
International Programs Office created this booklet with the goal to provide introductory information for
students interested in international law. Most of the information that is provided in this booklet can be found
on each organization’s respective website. Over time, organizations may change different aspects of an
internship; therefore, consult the organization’s website for the most recent information on their programs.
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Making Your Mark
The term ‘International Law’ was coined during the 18th Century by English philosopher Jeremy Bentham.
But what is International Law? According to Bentham’s classic definition, international law is a collection of
rules governing relations between states. However, since then the term has grown to mean so much more,
and the original definition now appears to be largely irrelevant and outdated as it omits both individuals and
international organizations — two vital and dynamic components of international law systems. The original
appearance of the term International Law demonstrates just how much has evolved.
It is no longer accurate to view International Law as a simple collection of rules. The world is changing, and
international actors, such as states and international organizations, now have the power to influence and
shape domestic politics. The domestic politics of a state are no longer relevant only to that state and in
some cases create impact that transcends borders. And so, in its broadest sense, International Law
provides normative guidelines as well as methods, mechanisms and a common conceptual language to
international actors.
Who is an international actor? Almost every organization, corporation, firm, and of course, every country
around the world. Chances are, you’ll become an international actor throughout your career. As such,
international experiences are increasingly valued by local employers who are seeking to create more
diverse and global workplaces. The Western Law Internship Program (WLIP) is a unique opportunity for
students who would like to explore the international aspect of law-making and law enforcement.
Participating in an International Law internship is incredibly valuable for personal and professional
development and is certainly not only limited to those seeking to pursue a career in International Law. It is
a worthwhile experience for students who enjoy learning about different cultures and comparing different
legal systems. The WLIP program offers an opportunity to gain greater exposure to both practice and
theory; to both pros and cons; to the highs and the lows of globalization — beneficial experience and insight
that can help you along your way as you carve your career path and make your mark in this highly
competitive, yet very exciting and rewarding, world of law.
If the Western Law Internship Program seems attractive to you, we encourage you to take advantage of
this booklet and trust you will find it to be a helpful resource during the application process. The International
Law Association is here to address all questions and concerns that arise as you consider applying and
following through with the application process. Many thanks to the team for the amount of research and
effort that went into this booklet, as well as to Professors Oosterveld, Carmody and others for their
continuing guidance and support for Western Law students interested in the field. The International Law
Association wishes you the best of luck as you plan for an amazing internship experience!
All the best in your future international endeavors,
Western International Law Association
2022-2023 Academic Year
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Working in International Law
By: Chios Carmody
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There’s a mystique about international law. To some people it means glamour: the travel, the
banquets and glittering receptions. To others it means the exotic: the foreign destinations, the different
languages and unfamiliar customs etc. To still others it means a supernatural degree of skill: after all, if
international law is mainly about relations between governments, then it must be full of smart people
involved in solving problems that affect large numbers of people. However you want to think about it,
international law can seem far away. This is particularly true if you’re a student because, with your books
and your loans and your Kraft Dinner, you’re probably wondering: “who would hire me to work in
international law? I must be dreaming …”
Yes, you should be dreaming, and what I want to suggest here is that this wonderful and timely
booklet, put together over the past few years by a succession of Western Law students and the WLIP
committee, will help to make those dreams come true. They - and you - are to be commended for having
gone beyond the stereotypes of international law and for allowing you to think that international law can be
part of your life outside the classroom. This is true whether you’re planning to be a lawyer, an activist, or
simply a concerned member of the global public. (You may even be one or some of these already!). What
is being presented to you here are a range of opportunities to learn more about international law in practice.
These are yours, and you should take a moment to familiarize yourself with them.
Of course, in preparation for doing this you might wonder what makes a good international lawyer.
That’s a fair question. Sure, international law requires smarts, but probably no more than any other field of
the law, and if you’re unsure about all of this, remember that you’ll develop your own expertise over time.
What I’ve been asked to do here is to provide you some insights from my own career that may help you to
find work and fulfilment in international law.
Before I do that, however, I want to share with you some impressions I have of people who work in
international law. My sense is that they are generally people who enjoy the legal issues that arise in an
international context. These are not only the classic legal issues of contract or tort encountered in domestic
law, but also issues of obligation, jurisdiction, immunity, state responsibility and the use of force – issues
that arise because of the state-centered nature of the international system. In that sense, working in
international law may recall something of your constitutional and administrative law courses. There’s the
constant presence of the state – this big, lumbering leviathan that is accorded certain privileges in
international law much in the same way a family is accorded certain privileges in domestic law – all because,
at base, it represents a community. We see it as somehow unique and different, with values that an
individual would not necessarily possess and that in most instances need to be respected.
At the same time, my sense is that people who work in international law appreciate the unique
context in which international legal issues may arise. It is a context that has become much more complex
today because of the presence of so many non-state actors internationally. There are international
organizations, individuals, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and groups, as well as other affiliations.
A person who enjoys all of this – who appreciates differences and who realizes that international law is not
always the mirror of its domestic counterpart – will thrive in the field.
So how do you actually find work in international law? That was a question I asked myself two
decades ago after graduating from law school and entering practice in downtown Toronto. By day I was an
administrative lawyer, wearing a suit and working in a law firm, occasionally going to court and otherwise
living my life. But that’s all that I was doing: I was living my life, and the days were passing, and deep inside
me I had this gnawing sense that I was meant to do something else. The trouble was what?
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This Introduction is dedicated to the memory of Lizann Patricia Foo, a 22-year-old Toronto university student who hoped to become
a diplomat. Lizann was born into a large Indo-Guyanese family and immigrated to Canada when she was 6. She studied International
Relations and in her spare time worked as a customs officer at Pearson International Airport in Toronto. Lizann passed away from
cancer August 1, 2004.
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I started to answer this question by looking around me. What was I doing? What did I like to do?
International law certainly didn’t jump out at me from the get-go. At the same time I was living in an incredibly
multicultural city. I’d been a good student at law school, but I wasn’t exceptional and my interests were
varied. To get a better sense of myself I decided to start reading, and so on Friday afternoons as I headed
home, I would stop at the Law Library and pick up a book or two that looked interesting. Over the course of
several months I read through books on labour law and corporate law and bankruptcy until I hit on
international law.
Now I have to admit that the words “international law” were a little intimidating to me – in fact, kind
of like the imagery that I presented at the beginning of these remarks. Unfortunately, I’d had a rather
uninspired instructor for my Public International Law course in law school and didn’t do well, so I sort of
dismissed the whole area the way I wrongly dismissed a number of other subjects I hadn’t done well in.
International law, in particular, seemed so distant, so impossible, and so glitzy to me – an administrative
litigator in Toronto with two shabby suits - how would I ever get to work in international law?
That’s when I started reading. The first book I read – if I remember correctly – sometime in the
spring of 1995 was John Dugard’s The Recognition of States in International Law, a book in which he
examined the law and practice of state recognition. How and why did states recognize – or conversely not
recognize – each other? It was a brilliant synthesis, and all of it was informed by Dugard’s own painful
experience as a white anti-apartheid South African. That got me thinking about southern Africa, so I read a
book by Lynn Berat on Walvis Bay, the South African administered enclave in Southwest Africa (today
Namibia). My head swam with the tale of the murderous conflict between the German (and later South
African) administrators and the native Herrero people and all that had happened in that dusty land so far
away. I was amazed at the way South Africa assumed possession of the only serviceable port on the
Southwest African coast in order to maintain a stranglehold on the remainder of the territory – and asserted
its right in international law to do so by purporting to annex Walvis Bay. I never imagined law – let alone
international law – operating in such an environment. But it did. Then, for some weird reason, I got thinking
about treaties and so I read Ian Sinclair’s dry text on the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties, which
was a solid introduction to the law, if not much else. Still, if I was going to know about international law, I
had to know about treaties and so I had no regrets. Then I decided I should read something I’d really enjoy,
so I read John Jackson’s The World Trading System: Law and Policy of International Economic Relations,
and loved that. And so on it went.
Now you have to remember that at the time I was still in practice, riding the subway to work, my
mind swimming with the Vienna Convention and the Herrero as I tried to be an ordinary administrative
lawyer. It was a strange existence, and it made me think carefully. I started to recognize why I went on
Fridays to the newsstand in the BCE Place in downtown Toronto for the latest copy of The Economist, why
I’d tried to write a novel in my articling year loosely based on a dispute between Thailand and Cambodia
over an ancient temple that had ended up in the International Court (The Temple of Preah Vihear), why I’d
always enjoyed meeting people from other cultures and learning foreign languages. It was starting to come
together. I wanted to do more.
I decided to get involved in international law-related activities, and one of the first things I did was
to join the International Section of the Ontario Bar Association. That exposed me to a range of people
practicing in the field. I went to a number of activities they hosted. At that time the OBA was starting a new
international law publication, The Canadian International Lawyer, and they needed a student editor, so I
volunteered and worked on that in my spare time. I also started writing and wrote my first article about the
proposed expulsion of Nigeria from the Commonwealth due to human rights abuses under the Abacha
dictatorship. It later appeared in the Canadian Yearbook of International Law. I also got involved with the
Canadian Institute for International Affairs.
All of these things were small things - essentially things that I did after work or on the weekend.
Cumulatively, however, they were useful in helping me to identify whether international law was my thing
and in introducing me to people who were already in the field. Many of these people were helpful, and their
example convinced me that I could work in international law too. Little by little, I felt the trajectory of my life
starting to change.
Shortly after that I realized I had to do something, and so over the course of two years I saved
money and decided to get a Master’s of Law in International Law. In May 1996 I gave notice at my job,
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spent the summer finishing my Nigeria article, and then left for the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor,
where I had a terrific year as the only Canadian among 30 foreign graduate students. I took all the courses
I could in the field of international economic law – my area of particular interest – and wrote three papers,
one of which was accepted for publication in the Michigan Journal of International Law. I also participated
in a law and development project, helping to draft a new electoral statute for Cambodia.
The following summer – the summer of 1997 – I stayed in Ann Arbor working as a research
assistant for the professor who ultimately became my dissertation supervisor in the doctorate, which I began
in the fall of 1997 at Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C. Washington was a terrific
place to live in for someone with an interest in international law. I worked hard at the coursework
requirement for the doctorate. I also published another article. While I was in Washington I also had the
great good fortune to meet a number of people who were working in the field of international law. They were
a wonderfully varied bunch – German graduate students with a whiff of the sixties, a Colombian diplomat
who liked to eat her hot chocolate with cheese (a Colombian delicacy), some very affable Canadians at the
IMF, convivial French at the World Bank etc. It was a wonderful time.
Ultimately, I left Washington for Geneva at the beginning of 1999 to do an internship with the World
Trade Organization (WTO), which was related to my doctoral dissertation. Again, in Geneva I had a terrific
opportunity to meet people from around the world. I shared an office with a hilariously subversive colleague
from Zimbabwe who is now a famous author, worked with people from Scotland, Belgium, the U.S. and
Australia, and on the weekends hung out with a whole posse of crazy Canadians who enjoyed skiing in the
mountains above the town - even if I couldn’t afford to join them. It was a fun time. I worked hard – New
York hours in Geneva – but the cases I dealt with were fascinating: the United States arguing with Japan
over sanitary restrictions on fruit, a Canadian complaint regarding Australian salmon import regulations, the
beginnings of the Canada-Brazil aircraft dispute.
On the rare day when things were quiet I’d zip downstairs to watch the diplomats debate each other
in the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB), the WTO’s chief dispute settlement organ. I remember the
controversy that erupted over the Bananas dispute, the way that the ambassador of the European
Communities parried with his American counterpart, the careful words of the Canadian representative, the
wisdom of Indians, the way Japan tried to mediate, the inscrutable eyes of Ambassador Morjane, the Chair
of the DSB, and the representative from little Dominica, with her pink suit, pounding her fist on the desk and
demanding a better deal for the Caribbean countries that were about to lose their banana quota to Europe.
Everything – the world I’d only dreamed of a year or two before – was suddenly alive in front me. At the
same time, I knew that my ultimate vocation was teaching international law. And I missed Canada. With
great good fortune I was able to return home in July 1999 to take up a position here at Western Law.
What I’ve presented so far might sound a little like life on a magic carpet, but that’s hardly accurate.
Both before and after I left my job in Toronto I had to be resourceful about finding a position and giving full
expression to what I wanted to do. As I look back, I realize that my years of graduate work were rich and
stimulating ones, but they were also ones full of uncertainty. Throughout them I didn’t have any scholarship,
and while I generally did well in my studies, I wasn’t the best student. It made me wonder if I was cut out
for work in international law. There were times – and I think we all have those times – when things were
difficult and lonely. Still, I persevered, and I persevered not so much out of any need to hang on, but out of
a deep-seated conviction that this is what I was meant to do with my life. I was meant to make a contribution
to international law.
I say this because you too may find yourself pursuing your dreams in lonely or difficult
circumstances, with little or no money or support, and that can be hard. I say this too because as tough as
it was, I have very few regrets. The more I became involved and familiar with international law, the more I
realized just how rich and varied the field is and how people who want to get involved don’t allow the usual
preconceptions to get in the way. Since I’ve entered the field I’ve witnessed a range of people who work in
international law, as diplomats, as lawyers, and as activists in NGOs, all people of incredible dedication.
There are people who are working to restore rainforests and extend microcredit. There are people who are
working to improve women’s health, in humanitarian assistance, and in peacekeeping operations. There
are people serving as our diplomats, who work to secure the safety of Canadians abroad and represent our
country’s interests. There are people who teach international law, people who work in law firms helping to
resolve boundary disputes and immigration matters, and people in export credit and multilateral lending
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agencies promoting business in the face of uncertainty. Each of them is pursuing their vision of how
international law should contribute to a better world. Each of them has a story. Just ask.
Since becoming a professor in 1999 I have also met some amazing students, and what has been
most amazing is their enthusiasm for international law. There have been hundreds of them, many of whom
have pursued international law in the face of what you might think are great odds. One student of mine did
not do well academically but decided to pursue international law anyway. She took summer courses in the
U.S. on the subject, eventually did an LL.M., and eventually went to work for the Ontario government. I met
another one from a poor family who was interested in international law and who, after leaving law school
saddled with debt, simply picked up and went to Rome, where she managed to get a volunteer position
working for the Preparatory Conference of the International Criminal Court. There are other Western Law
grads working in the international field, people like Ken Roberts (’92), who now works as a Senior Legal
Officer at the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism (Syria), Stephen deBoer (’91), now
Canada’s Ambassador to the WTO, and Darryl Robinson (’96), now a professor of international law at
Queen’s University. There is also Anna-Marie Castrodale (’93), who works as a litigator in Toronto but who
took a year in 2000 to work for the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda; Reena Bhatt (’94), now
working as a tax lawyer and consultant in New York; and Ishani Gunasekera-Perera (’04), who returned to
her native Sri Lanka upon graduation to work with an NGO monitoring the use of foreign aid in that country
and is now an IP lawyer in Colombo. These are people who have made international law part of their life.
How can you do this? The career path in international law is rarely a straightforward one. I shared
with you my own and other people’s experiences to show you that it is often an assembly of small things –
an internship, an extracurricular interest, an affiliation – and a willingness to be flexible that gets you started
and takes you in the direction you want to go. What the entries in this booklet will help with is in giving you
some ideas for your first few steps. The opportunities listed here should help you dream and provide you
with some ways of making those dreams come true. The very best of luck, and if there’s any way we can
help you, please let us know.
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Becoming an International Lawyer
By: Valerie Oosterveld
Many people have asked me over the years to describe my career path in international law. They
usually ask because the path to a practice in this area is not clear or straightforward. They know or have
heard that there are many Canadian lawyers working in the United Nations, international non-governmental
organizations and international judicial institutions such as the International Criminal Court, or in the
Canadian government in Global Affairs Canada or the Department of Justice, but they need information on
how to access these positions.
When I graduated from law school, there were few opportunities to work in the field of private
international law, and fewer still in public international law. However, over the past 25 years, I have seen
the opportunities in both areas increase exponentially as the United Nations, the Canadian government and
non-governmental organizations expand their focus on responding to armed conflict and massive human
rights violations, war-to-peace transitions, emerging rights, trade disputes and terrorism.
The place to begin your international law career is here, at the law school. Take as many
international law courses as possible. Doing so will let you know if you really are interested in the subjects
international lawyers deal with every day.
The single most important way for law students and new lawyers to break into the field of
international law is to undertake an internship. With the exception of those entering international law
sections of the Department of Justice or the Foreign Service within Global Affairs Canada, I have rarely met
an international lawyer whose career did not start with an internship (or two!). There are some paid
internships listed in this booklet. More common in the international field are unpaid internships. If you can
secure either type of internship, the experience will be worthwhile and may open the doors to paid positions
in the future.
I entered the world of international law through two internships. In 1993, I served as a summer
intern in Vienna, Austria at the United Nations (UN) World Conference on Human Rights, working with
women’s rights non-governmental organizations in their (successful) quest to have women’s rights explicitly
recognized as human rights. This internship taught me how international law is actually made, with every
word and phrase carefully negotiated to satisfy competing legal and political visions. It also demonstrated
to me the influence nongovernmental organizations can have on the process of making law. My second
internship took place in 1994, as part of my articles. I worked at the International Commission of Jurists in
Geneva, Switzerland, compiling information on the independence of judges and lawyers in every country
in the world. This information was then presented to a sub-commission of the then-UN Human Rights
Commission (now the UN Human Rights Council). This internship helped me to understand the intricacies
of the UN human rights system. I also met interns from every corner of the globe and learned about the
numerous nongovernmental organizations focusing on human rights.
After my internships, I lived the sort of dual life described by Professor Carmody in his essay in this
booklet. By day, I practiced labour and employment law at a large firm in Toronto. By night and on
weekends and vacations, I lived my international law life: researching and writing articles on international
women’s human rights law, chairing an Amnesty International Women’s Action Network group, attending
international law conferences (such as the 1995 UN World Conference on Women, in Beijing) and giving
talks on international law. The International Criminal Tribunals for the Former Yugoslavia and Rwanda
were in their early years of operation and I decided to go to Columbia Law School for an LL.M. and J.S.D.
in international criminal law, in order to examine how these tribunals might better incorporate gender-
sensitive legal analysis, practices and procedures. This leads me to my next piece of advice: consider
doing a graduate legal degree in the area of international law that interests you the most, as many
international law positions request or require a higher law degree.
While I was at Columbia Law School, I was hired by a Canadian nongovernmental organization to
represent it at the UN negotiations on the draft Statute for a permanent International Criminal Court (ICC).
This work resulted in an invitation to join the Canadian delegation at the final round of diplomatic
negotiations on the ICC Statute. This was a life-changing experience. Over five weeks in Rome in 1998, I
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participated in public and closed-door negotiations, representing my country and trying to ensure that the
final version of the ICC Statute was gender sensitive. It was exciting, exhausting, energizing and frustrating
work. I was hooked, and happily took a position at the (then) Department of Foreign Affairs and International
Trade a year later, after serving as Director of the International Human Rights Programme at the University
of Toronto, Faculty of Law in the interim. I spent many amazing years at Foreign Affairs, working intensely
on the establishment of the ICC and the Special Court for Sierra Leone, as well as on countless other
international criminal justice issues.
It is a little-known fact that Global Affairs Canada has a Legal Affairs Bureau, and that you can have
a Foreign Service career both as a diplomat and an international lawyer. There are a number of postings,
for example at the Canadian Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York, that require or benefit
from a legal background. If a career with Global Affairs Canada interests you, then you will need to apply
through the procedure explained on its website
. The Department of Justice also employs international
lawyers to, for example, prosecute those alleged to have committed genocide, crimes against humanity
and war crimes; negotiate new international instruments on human and drug trafficking, bribery and
corruption; and to oversee Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties and cooperation with international criminal
tribunals.
As Professor Carmody explains in his essay, establishing a career in international law begins with
many small steps. You can create your own opportunities from these small steps. I can think of no better
place to start creating those opportunities than with the internships listed in this booklet!
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Preparing a Resume to Send Abroad
How is a Legal Resume Different?
Since this is probably the first time you’ve had to do a legal resume, it’s worthwhile to briefly outline some
of the key differences between legal and non-legal resumes.
Typical Non-Legal Resume Legal Resume
Typical Non-Legal Resume
Legal Resume
• Includes a Skills Summary section
• Generally lists work experience first
• May include a “References available upon
request” line
• Does not list personal interests or
extracurricular activities
• Has no Skills Summary section (usually
included in the cover letter)
• Generally follows this sort of format:
o Education
o Academic Projects/Achievements
o Law-Related Experience
o Work Experience
o Volunteer or Extracurricular Activities
o Personal Interests
• Has reference information on a separate sheet
which is included only when specifically
requested by employers
• Lists personal interests and extracurricular
activities
The Short List – Dos and Don’ts
Do:
• Self-evaluate: identify skills relevant to legal work (i.e., research, communication, developing
clientele – please see below for an important note on “Transferable Skills”)
• Be concise and consistent!
• Get your information organized and in order
• Take the time to read, re-read, re-read again – and then have someone else do it for you
• Say “Law-Related Experience” not “Legal Experience” – you’re not a lawyer yet
• Put your name and phone number on the second page
• Include CEGEP, if you went to school in Québec
Don’t:
• Use the words “Resume” or “Curriculum Vitae” as a heading, instead, place your name address at
the top in the header.
• Use lengthy paragraphs
• Include personal details such as age, marital status, SIN, etc.
• Use any personal pronouns, such as “I”
• Make grammatical or spelling errors
• Go beyond two pages
A Note on Transferable Skills:
At this point in your legal career, you may feel that you don’t have any useful legal skills to include on your
resume. Don’t worry! Tons of the experience that you already have is important to legal employers. They’re
interested in skills that you can transfer to a legal position. It is all about how you present your past work
experience and your ability to make it relevant to an employer by a cleverly drafted resume and cover letter.
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Say what you did, then Explain what YOU learned from it!
Think about experiences you’ve had where you’ve developed skills such as:
Advocating
Documenting
Managing
Planning
Advising
Drafting
Marketing
Problem-Solving
Analyzing
Editing
Mediating
Public Speaking
Assessing
Evaluating
Negotiating
Researching
Coordinating
Influencing
Networking
Summarizing
Counselling
Interviewing
Observing
Supervising
Communicating
Interpreting
Organizing
Translating
Delegating
Investigating
Persuading
Troubleshooting
* List adapted from the uOttawa 2015 Naked Resumes and Cover Letters Handbook
Putting these verbs into bulleted phrases is an excellent method of integrating them into your resume. In
your cover letter you want to use these words when describing previous work experience. Always remember
in a cover letter you should not only describe a past experience but also highlight what skills you developed
from the experience.
* Adapted from University of Ottawa Career Centre Help. A detailed version is available here
.
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ADELANTE
Location: Spain; Ecuador; Mexico; Uruguay; Chile
Organization Description: Adelante
finds an internship for each individual candidate and for this reason
our annual numbers are never in the thousands as with some other study and language programs. On
average we send anywhere from 1 to 10 candidates to each of our international programs every month.
While the majority of participating candidates are aged 21 to 26, we have had a growing number of
younger 'gap year' candidates, plus a steady number of older candidates who wish to experience a city in
a different way than as a typical tourist. The Adelante program illuminates the language and cultural
aspects in a way that no other program does, through work assignments and independent living
situations, so candidates experience life much like the locals live. The program is much more than the
four hours each day of studying or interning, it is also about absorbing, experiencing and learning the life
and language of the host city. We provide an 'open door' in more ways than one.
Job and Program Description: Adelante offers law internships
in multiple locations in Spain, Chile,
Mexico, Ecuador and Uruguay. Adelante can provide law internships in either a law firm or within the legal
department of a company and also in the Municipal Courts.
Law candidates gain experience in a variety
of legal fields including but not limited to: Corporate and Business Law, Contract Law, Civil Law, Maritime
and Aviation Law, International Business Transactions, General Litigation, Immigration, and others.
Labour. Criminal and administrative law sectors can all be found, though law firms do require that
candidates have taken their LSATs and/or are enrolled in law school. This program is for independent-
minded people looking for a real living abroad experience. Airport pickup, orientation, housing, Spanish
classes and internship placement are all included in the program fee. This is an independent program
whereby candidates gain real international work experience while immersing themselves in another
culture. The program begins with a two-week intensive language course with local teachers.
Duration: 2-6 months
Eligibility/Requirements: Program candidates should be 18 or older and possess a desire to learn about
and live in another culture. Candidates should have taken their LSATs and/or be enrolled in law school,
particularly if they wish to intern in an actual law firm. Candidates should be at college level or graduate
level, though we do have some gap-year candidates. A high-intermediate level of Spanish language
proficiency is recommended.
How to Apply: Application process involves the following:
• Completed application form here
• $250USD confirmation fee is required is required if you are offered a spot and accept.
• Letters of Reference (not required to apply)
• Phone Interview/Skype Interview
• Recent photo and passport copy
Application Deadline: 60-90 days prior to chosen start date
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: Adelante, International Internships & Study Abroad
101 Main Street, Suite B
Seal Beach, CA 90740 USA
Telephone Number: (562) 799-9133
Email Address: info@adelanteabroad.com
Website: http://www.adelanteabroad.com
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AMERICAN-ARAB ANTI-DISCRIMINATION COMMITTEE
(ADC)
Location: Washington, DC
Organization Description: The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee
(ADC) is a civil rights
organization committed to defending the rights of people of Arab descent and promoting their rich cultural
heritage. ADC, which is non-sectarian & non-partisan, is the largest Arab-American grassroots
organization in the United States. It was founded in 1980 by former U.S. Senator James Abourezk and
has chapters nationwide.
Job and Program Description: The internships of specific interest to law students that the ADC offers
are Government Affairs and Legal Internships. These internships are unpaid.
Government Relation Interns
are responsible for researching legislative issues, tracking legislation,
documenting legislative votes and congressional actions, attending hearings on the Hill, responding to
inquiries from congressional offices, updating profiles of members of Congress, and responding to ADC
members regarding congressional issues.
Legal Interns
are responsible for their own cases under the direct supervision of the ADC attorneys.
Cases involve employment discrimination, immigration, airline discrimination, hate crimes, educational
discrimination, and freedom of speech. Interns also represent the organization at various meetings and
conferences with civil rights, human rights, as well as federal agencies and departments.
Duration: Minimum 10 weeks on a full-time basis; semester internships are in accordance with academic
year
Eligibility/Requirements:
• Strongly recommend being or becoming a regular ADC member
• Legal interns must have completed their first year of law school or is a recent graduate
• Interest in ADC issues and the legislative process
• Personal interest in civil rights and/or foreign policy
• Preferred coursework for legal interns includes constitutional law or seminar, employment law,
immigration law and clinic experience, international human rights law, other constitutional law
seminars, legislative law, criminal law, torts.
How to Apply: Your application package must contain the following:
• Completed application form found here
• Resume and Cover letter
• Academic transcript
• Three letters of recommendation
• Writing sample
Application Deadline:
• Fall Semester – August 30
• Spring Semester – December 30
• Summer – March 15
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: ADC Intern Coordinator
1705 DeSales St., NW, Suite 500
Washington DC, 20036
Telephone Number: (202) 244-2990
Email Address: adc@adc.org
Website: http://www.adc.org
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AMERCIAN BAR ASSOCIATION (ABA)
Location: Washington, DC
Organization Description: The American Bar Association
was founded in 1878 and is committed to
advancing the rule of law across the United States and beyond by providing practical resources for legal
professionals, law school accreditation, model ethics codes and more. For more than 25 years, and
through our work in more than 100 countries, the American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative (ABA
ROLI) and our partners have sought to strengthen legal institutions, to support legal professionals, to
foster respect for human rights and to advance public understanding of the law and of citizen rights.
Job and Program Description: ABA offers the following internships:
CEELI Research and Assessments Internship – Central European and Eurasian Law Initiative
(CEELI) is
a public service project of the ABA that advances the rule of law in the world by supporting the legal
reform process in Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia and the Middle East.
The intern will work supporting a variety of short and long term research projects related to rule of law
reform in ABA ROLI's Focal Areas, which include: access to justice and human rights, anti-corruption and
public integrity, criminal law reform and anti-human trafficking, judicial reform, legal education reform and
civic education, legal profession reform, and women’s rights.
Rule of Law Internship
– American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative (ABA ROLI) serves as the
international development wing of the American Bar Association and seeks to promote justice, economic
opportunity, and human dignity through the rule of law. ABA ROLI seeks interns and fellows to assist
headquarters staff with a wide variety of the day-to-day support functions that are pertinent to the
operations of an international NGO.
Interns for ABA ROLI will work with staff of their assigned division to gain an understanding of
international development programs and international rule of law issues. ABA ROLI offers International
Development and Legal internships, which differ somewhat in their expected responsibilities and desired
applicant profiles. International Development openings will support various aspects of program
implementation for DC-based regional and support teams, while Legal openings will be more heavily
research-based and tailored toward graduate and law students. These are unpaid internships.
Duration: Dates and daily schedules may be flexible in response to departmental needs, and correspond
roughly to academic terms for spring, summer, and fall semesters.
Eligibility/Requirements:
• JD/LL.M students or recent graduates
• Strong commitment to public interest law and/or international development, as evidenced by
relevant experience and coursework
• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills
• Proficiency with MS Office
• International development experience highly desirable but not required; knowledge of foreign
languages is a plus
How to Apply: Internship opportunities are posted frequently to website. Too apply, send your resume
and cover letter to abaprobono@americanbar.org.
Application Deadline: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: American Bar Association
1050 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036 USA
Telephone Number: (202) 662-1000
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AMERICAN SOCIETY OF INTERNATIONAL LAW (ASIL)
Location: Washington, DC
Organization Description: The mission of the American Society of International Law
(ASIL) is to foster
the study of international law and to promote the establishment and maintenance of international relations
on the basis of law and justice. ASIL is a non-profit, nonpartisan, educational membership organization
founded in 1906 and chartered by Congress in 1950. The Society’s 4,000 members from nearly 100
nations include attorneys, academics, corporate counsel, judges, representatives of governments and
nongovernmental organizations, international civil servants, students and others interested in international
law. ASIL holds Category II Consultative Status to the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations
and is a constituent society of the American Council of Learned Societies. The Society is headquartered
at Tillar House in Washington, D.C.
Job and Program Description: ASIL offers several international legal internship and fellowship
opportunities.
International Law Fellows will work under the direct supervision of the ASIL Executive Director and will be
responsible for the implementation of a number of ASIL research, education, and outreach programs.
Responsibilities may include development and implementation of continuing legal education programs for
Society members; support for ASIL’s judicial outreach programs; organizing of regular Tillar House
briefings on current issues in international law; and general research and editorial support.
ASIL Interns
will support the Society’s programs, education, and research activities at ASIL headquarters
in Washington, DC. Duties may include day-of event support, assisting in publicizing events, preparing
continuing legal education (CLE) documents for state approval, compiling diversity information from ASIL
events, attending policy and informational meetings around DC, and providing a de-brief on these
meetings. Specific duties will be assigned on request by the Deputy Executive Director or the
communications coordinator.
Duration:
• International Law Fellowship: Full-time and typically 6 months
• Program Intern: Academic term (Fall/Spring) minimum 15 hours per week, Summer requires
more hours
Eligibility/Requirements:
International Law Fellowship:
• Graduate degree in law (JD or LLM)
• Strong writing and editorial skills
• Experience working in a professional environment and on program implementation, and a
demonstrated interest in international law
• Experience working on a journal and coursework or work experience in international law are
strongly preferred
Program Intern
:
• Undergraduate students
• Possess an interest in international affairs and public relations, ideally with an interest in legal
field
• A keen eye for detail, flexibility and an eagerness to learn
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills are required and familiarity with Google Apps is preferred
How to Apply:
International Law Fellowship: Send a cover letter, resume, unedited writing sample (no more than a 10-
page excerpt), and two letters of recommendations (send scanned copies of signed letters or have them
emailed directly to ASIL with the applicants name in the subject line) to jobs@asil.org
with “Law Fellow” in
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the subject line. Applicants should be sure to include their desired start date and current location in their
application materials.
Programs Intern: Interested candidates must submit a cover letter and resume to jobs@asil.org
. Please
reference in the email's subject line "Program Intern." Applicants should indicate availability, including
beginning and end dates, and approximate number of hours per week available to work. Applications are
accepted on a rolling basis, usually by semester.
Application Deadline: None specified
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: The American Society of International Law
2223 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20008
USA
Telephone Number: (202) 939-6001
Fax Number: (202) 797-7133
Email Address: jobs@asil.org
Website: https://www.asil.org
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ASIA PACIFIC FORUM ON WOMEN, LAW AND
DEVELOPMENT (APWLD)
Location: Chiang Mai, Thailand and Penang, Malaysia (Satellite Office)
Organization Description: APWLD
developed from dialogues among Asia Pacific women lawyers, social
scientists and activists, which began at the 1985 Third World Forum on Women, held in Nairobi, Kenya.
The women participating in the dialogues recognized that while law is used as an instrument of state
control over resources, rights and even women’s bodies, it can also be used to help effect political and
socio-economic changes in our societies. The APWLD endeavours to enable women in the region to use
law as an instrument of change for the empowerment of women in their struggle for justice, peace,
equality, and development.
Job and Program Description: The Internship Programme
is for women activists/students who have
background of, and/or interest to work with, and be involved in, women's human rights issues on a
regional level. Interns work closely with APWLD secretariat to implement its four programs:
• Women in Power
• Breaking out of Marginalisation
• Grounding the Global
• Feminist Law and Practice
Duration: Minimum 6 months
Eligibility/Requirements:
• Graduate and undergraduate students who intend to work in a field relevant to APWLD activities
and program focus.
• Need to be able to work within a team, work well under pressure and be able to handle multiple
tasks.
• Desired qualities include written and oral communication skills in English, while knowledge of
other language from the Asia Pacific region is an advantage.
• It is preferred that they have excellent knowledge of their field of study or the sector they work
with, and a working understanding of the issues APWLD deals with.
• Applications should be endorsed by an educational institution/NGO which the intern is currently
involved in.
How to Apply: Complete the application form and send it to apwld@apwld.org
with a cover letter that
briefly outlines your area of interest, availability and potential references (educational institution or
APWLD Member Network), and include a copy of your CV.
Application Deadline: None specified however, applications are reviewed usually about 3-4 months
before the program commences.
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and Development (APWLD)
189/3 Changklan Road,
Amphoe Muang
Chiang Mai 50100
Thailand
Telephone Number: +66 53 284527, 284856
Fax Number: +66 53 280847
Email Address: apwld@apwld.org
Website: https://apwld.org
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BRITISH INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL AND
COMPARATIVE LAW (BIICL)
Location: London, UK
NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the BIICL has temporarily suspended its internship
program with hopes that it will be able to offer this programme in 2023.
Organization Description: The mission of the British Institute of International and Comparative Law
is to
advance scholarship and the understanding of international and comparative law and to promote the rule
of law in international affairs. It is a leading centre for research, publications and insight into all aspects of
international and comparative law and for their practical application worldwide.
Job and Program Description: BIICL is ideally placed for postgraduate law research students and
recent LLM graduates who wish to participate in the Research Assistants Programme
and gain greater
insights into the fields of international and comparative law. Opportunities are usually available across
BIICL's main research areas including Public International Law, the Rule of Law, Competition Law,
International Economic Law and Private International Law. For those who have not yet completed a law
degree but still wish to participate in the Internship Programme, applications are welcome for internships
in Events, Marketing and Fundraising. These internships are unpaid.
Duration: Minimum 28 hours per week for a 10 month period
Eligibility/Requirements:
• Registered for, or have completed, an LLM degree or equivalent. Some areas specifically require
completion of an LLM. Candidates with only a first degree or nearing completion of a first degree
in law will also be considered if they have proven interests or other relevant experience.
• Some research areas give preference to applicants enrolled in a PhD programme.
• Qualification to practice law in any country is considered an asset.
• A demonstrable high academic background in the law, coupled with the desire to take part in
projects headed by Research Fellows
• A willingness to help out with some administrative duties
• Looking to enhance their knowledge and experience of specific areas of law
• Excellent written and spoken English; Some research areas require different language skills
• Some research areas have required courses
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word is essential
• Most research areas require a good knowledge of at least one European legal system
• Applicants must secure the required entry clearance and/or visa before starting an internship
How to Apply: Consult website
for application procedures specific to desired internship opportunities.
Starting dates vary according to research area.
Application Deadline: Send application at least 4 weeks in advance of the anticipated start date;
exceptions may be made for applications received less than 4 weeks ahead of the start date.
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: The British Institute of International and Comparative Law
Charles Clore House
17 Russell Square
London, WC1B 5JP
United Kingdom
Telephone Number: +44 (0) 20 7862 5151
Fax Number: +44 (0) 20 7862 5152
Email Address: info@biicl.org
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BUSINESS & HUMAN RIGHTS RESOURCE CENTRE
Location: London, UK
Organization Description: The Business & Human Rights Resource Centre
is the only non-profit
organization drawing attention to the human rights impacts both positive and negative in over 7000
companies, and operating in more than 180 countries. Our website is relied upon by business people,
advocates, governments, investors and the UN. We seek responses from companies to allegations of
misconduct: thus, ensuring that our coverage is balanced and encouraging companies to address
concerns raised by civil society. The Resource Centre aims to encourage companies to respect human
rights, avoid harm to people, and maximize their positive contribution while facilitating constructive,
informed decision-making and public discussion.
Job and Program Description: Business & Human Rights Resource center is undertaking a series of
research projects on business and human rights issues. This includes a major research project with
Norton Rose Fulbright on human rights due diligence. Volunteer interns
provide assistance with these
projects and related activities, as well as gain further knowledge and development in this important and
fast growing field.
Duration: Minimum 1 day a week for minimum 3 months. The more time you are able to offer and the
longer your period of availability, the more likely we are to be able to make use of your skills in a way that
is most rewarding both for you and for us.
Eligibility/Requirements:
• Level of education: LLM degree in International Law, Human Rights or equivalent, or relevant
work experience with an NGO, international organization, government department or private
practice. Exceptional candidates with only a first degree in law may be considered.
• Knowledge: Good knowledge of current business and human rights issues and legal and other
developments in this field.
• Research and drafting skills: Ability to analyze and draw conclusions in a clear and precise
manner, and a strong ability to conduct research through electronic means and resources. Prior
experience in research posts will be considered a benefit.
• Language skills: very high level of proficiency in English; proven ability to work well in a team;
organizational skills
How to Apply: Applications are by email only to Lise Smit
and must include the following:
• Your CV and a brief personal statement outlining your suitability for the position, current
educational status and availability (include the amount of time per week you are available, the
date from which you would be available and an end date if known)
• A sample of your writing (e.g., a paper you have written for a postgraduate course or a
publication)
• The names of two references (one of whom is an academic)
Application Deadline: Open until filled. Applicants are considered on a rolling basis, as new research
arises, or current interns reach the end of their period of availability.
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: Business & Human Rights Resource Centre
2-8 Scrutton Street,
2nd Floor
London, EC2A 4RT
United Kingdom
Telephone Number: +44 (20) 7636-7774
Email Address: contact@business-humanrights.org
Website: https://www.business-humanrights.org
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BUSINESS EXECUTIVES FOR NATIONAL SECURITY
(BENS)
Location: Washington, DC
Organization Description: Business Executives for National Security
(BENS) is a U.S.-based, non-
partisan and non-profit organization that supports the US government by applying pro bono, best
business practice solutions to its most difficult national security problems. BENS believes that the defining
strengths of the American private sector – ingenuity, innovation, and efficiency should be applied to our
nation’s security, by working with government partners to develop creative, new approaches to deal with
the challenges we face today.
Job and Program Description: BENS offers Research Associate positions throughout the year through
The Stanley A. Weiss Research Associate Program
. Along with tracking and analyzing policy, there are
ample opportunities for attending Congressional hearings and meeting with key governmental figures and
business executives. In addition, as a final project, Research Associates may be asked to create and
present an original proposal for new BENS action. Many student-RAs have used these papers to fulfil
internship credit requirements.
Duration: Spring terms typically run January-May, summer terms June-August, and fall terms
September-December. This is a paid position and you must be available to work full-time for four or five
days each week.
Eligibility/Requirements:
• BENS accepts Research Associates from all backgrounds and degree programs (e.g.,
International Affairs, Security Studies, Public Policy, MBAs).
• Strong writing and research skills are a must, as is an interest in national security issues.
• Previous work experience is strongly desired.
• Must be computer-literate and Internet-savvy.
How to Apply: Interested applicants should explore BENS website before applying, demonstrating an
interest in and understanding of BENS’ mission.
Please send a concise cover letter, a one-page resume, and a 2-3 page writing sample to Hannah Beitler,
Policy Associate, at HBeitler@bens.org
. Applications that do not include all documentation will not be
considered.
Application Deadline: Deadlines for applications are as follows:
• Fall (September – December) – July
• Spring (January – May) – November
• Summer (June – August) – April
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: BENS National Office
1030 15
th
Street NW, Suite 200 East
Washington, DC 20005
USA
Telephone Number: (202) 296-2125
Fax Number: (202) 296-2490
Email Address:
bens@bens.org
Website: http://www.bens.org
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CANADIAN BAR ASSOCIATION YOUNG LAWYERS
INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM (CBA YLIP)
Location: Various Canadian and international locations
Organization Description: YLIP
has been working in partnership with overseas partners, governments,
and private donors, to harness the deep expertise and passion of our volunteer lawyers to shape
programs that deliver real and lasting results and improve the lives of people and communities.
Job and Program Description: The objective of this program
is to facilitate opportunities for young
Canadian law graduates and lawyers to gain effective skills and perspective in relation to the field of
justice and development and enabling support by young Canadian law graduates and lawyers for the
work of overseas organizations in law reform, access to justice, and human rights. The CBA YLIP
provides a modest monthly living stipend to interns overseas and also contributes to health insurance and
vaccination expenses and covers full travel and visa costs to overseas placements.
Duration: 9 months
Eligibility/Requirements:
• Graduated from Canadian law school with a J.D., B.C.L., LL.B., or LL.L., or if their law degree
was obtained outside of Canada that they hold an NCA Certificate of Standing, making them
eligible to apply to a law society in Canada
• Are at or below the age of 30
• Are either a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident
• Have not previously participated in an internship under the Canadian government’s Youth
Employment Strategy (YES program)
• All placements require a strong basis in either English or French. Applications should include
reference to competencies in either or both language and any other language.
How to Apply: Applications are sent through the online form
and must include the following:
• Letter of interest and CV (as one document) in English or French
• Three references including name, professional status, and telephone and email contact
information. Ideally one is professional, one volunteer-related or academic, and one is a personal
reference.
• How you meet the eligibility guidelines
• Demonstrated involvement in extra-curricular initiatives such as pro bono legal aid, advocacy, or
public awareness-raising efforts to promote or improve access to justice in any way; and/or some
degree of practical legal experience and skills, with a genuine interest in working in or shifting
toward the field of access to justice or human rights in Canada or abroad
• Outline of relevant coursework and any relevant (current or prior) experience as well as subject
areas of interest, if any.
Application Deadline: Mid May
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: 500 - 865 Carling Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario K1S 5S8
Telephone Number: 613-237-2925 / 613-237-1988
Fax Number: 613-237-0185
Email Address: cbaidp@CBA.org
Website: Young Lawyers International Program
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CARTER CENTER
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Organization Description: The Carter Center, in partnership with Emory University
, is committed to
advancing human rights and alleviating unnecessary human suffering. Founded in 1982 by former U.S.
President
Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, the Atlanta-based Center has helped to improve the
quality of life for people in more than 80 countries. The Center seeks to wage peace, fight disease, and
build hope in a world where people live every day under difficult, life-threatening conditions caused by
war, disease, and famine. The ultimate goal is to help create a world where every man, woman, and child
has the opportunity to enjoy good health and live in peace.
Job and Program Description: The Carter Center offers paid internships, as well as a partially funded
graduate assistantship program.
Internship:
Carter Center interns make vital contributions to the Center's work. In turn, the Center
provides a substantive learning experience that serves as a basis for interns to explore their career
options and to develop professional skills. The goal of the Internship Program is to advance an informed,
skilled, and committed work force serving peace and health needs around the world. Internships are
available through a number of programs and offices within three broad areas of The Carter Center:
• Peace Programs
• Health Programs
• Operations
Graduate Assistantship:
The Carter Center Graduate Assistant Program offers a limited number of
opportunities to students currently enrolled in a master's level program. Graduate assistants must make
a 9-12 month, 20-hour-per-week commitment and may be eligible to receive some compensation. This
program runs solely during the summer. Those enrolled in the program will focus on one of the following
program areas:
• Conflict Resolution Program
• Democracy Program
• Rule of Law Program
• Human Rights Program
• Mental Health Program
• Trachoma Control Program
Duration: Internships
typically last about 15 weeks during the fall and spring sessions. During the
summer session, interns must make a 10-week commitment within a 13-week window. Internships require
a minimum of 20 hours per week.
Graduate Assistantship programs are for 9-12 months and require a minimum of 20 hours per week.
Eligibility/Requirements:
Internship: The following candidates will be eligible to participate in the program:
• Undergraduate Students – Candidates who have completed at least two years of study by the
start of the internship. For example, qualified candidates within the United States will have a
minimum of 60 credit hours earned toward their bachelor's degree.
• Recent Undergraduates – Candidates who have completed an undergraduate degree within 24
months of the internship start date.
• Graduate Students – Qualified applicants can either be currently enrolled as students or have
been enrolled within 24 months of their internship start date.
Graduate Assistantship: In order to be eligible for an assistantship, applicants must have completed a
minimum of two semesters of their academic coursework in a master's or post-master’s level program,
and also be currently be enrolled in a graduate or doctoral program. Candidates who have completed
their degree are not eligible.
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How to Apply: Applications are completed via the organization’s online application. In addition to the
standard application form, interested applicants will be asked to provide the following:
• Contact information
• A 100-word autobiography.
• Two short essays (350-words each).
• Your resume, to be uploaded as a PDF.
• A short pertinent writing sample, preferably an academic paper five pages or less in length, to be
uploaded as a PDF. Please note: this can be a paper that you have previously written for your
academic coursework. Alternatively, it can be a five page excerpt of a larger paper. Double-
spaced is preferred.
• The names, titles, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of two people who will write letters of
recommendation on your behalf.
o Your recommenders will be sent a system-generated e-mail after you have submitted
your application that will allow them to copy and paste the recommendation letter into a
Web form and submit it electronically.
• Official transcripts must be submitted by mail in sealed envelopes.
Application Deadline:
• Fall (late August – early December) – June 15
• Spring (mid January – early May) – October 15
• Summer (mid May – mid August) – March 1
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: Educational Programs
Carter Center Intern Program
453 John Lewis Freedom Parkway
Atlanta, Georgia 30307 USA
Telephone Number: (404) 420-5179
Email Address: EducationalPrograms@cartercenter.org
Website: https://www.cartercenter.org
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CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL
LAW (CIEL)
Location: Washington, DC; Geneva, Switzerland
NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CIEL Washington DC internships will be carried out
remotely.
Organization Description: The Center for International Environmental Law
(CIEL) is a public interest,
not-for-profit environmental law firm founded in 1989 to strengthen international and comparative
environmental law and policy around the world. CIEL provides a full range of environmental legal
services in both international and comparative national law. CIEL’s staff of international attorneys
provides legal counsel and advocacy, policy research and capacity building in the areas of biodiversity,
chemicals, climate change, human rights and the environment, international financial institutions, law and
communities, and trade and sustainable development.
Job and Program Description:
Internships
(Washington, DC and Geneva): CIEL's intern program offers law students excellent
opportunities to gain experience in the field of environmental and human rights law. Responsibilities of an
intern include researching and writing about areas of international and domestic law; assisting with policy
analysis and advocacy; attending meetings and conferences; assisting with the production of CIEL
publications; and otherwise working closely with CIEL staff on various projects. CIEL is committed to
educating and training students and emerging professionals as a critical part of its organizational mission.
In June 2020, the Board of Directors of CIEL approved the distribution of monthly stipends to interns as a
means of increasing access to this important training opportunity to a wider and more diverse group of
students and young professionals.
Duration: 10-week commitment of at least 15 hours/week for DC internship and 12 – 24 week of at least
24 hours/week for Geneva internship
Eligibility/Requirements: Successful applicants should be enrolled in either a JD or LLM degree or be a
recent graduate. Applicants must possess some experience with international environmental or human
rights law, either through courses or work experience
For the Geneva position, applicants interested in international chemical management, issues of new
technologies, international intellectual property, trade law, issues of globalization and sustainable
development are particularly needed.
How to Apply:
• Internship in Washington, DC:
include cover letter, resume, short writing sample (not a legal
memo). Send to: info@ciel.org
• Internship in Geneva, Switzerland: include cover letter, resume, short writing sample (not a legal
Application Deadline: Fall Legal Internship: October 1, 2022.
For 2023 session, please check back
periodically for updates
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: Center for International Environmental Law
Attention Intern Coordinator
1101 15th Street NW, Suite 1100
Washington, DC 20005
USA
Telephone Number: (202) 785-8700
Fax Number: (202) 785-8701
Email Address: info@ciel.org / geneva@ciel.org
Website: http://www.ciel.org
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CENTER FOR JUSTICE AND INTERNATIONAL LAW
(CEJIL)
Location: Washington, DC; San Jose, Costa Rica; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Buenos Aires (Argentina)
NOTE: Due to COVID-19, all CEJIL internships are held remotely.
Organization Description: The Center for Justice and International Law
(CEJIL) is a non-governmental,
non-profit organization with consultative status before the Organization of American States (OAS), the
United Nations (UN) and observer status before the African Commission of Human Rights. CEJIL was
founded in 1991 by a group of prominent human rights defenders in Latin America and the Caribbean.
CEJIL is a human rights defender, working to reduce inequality, discrimination, and violence.
CEJIL’s internship program
is primarily directed at students and graduates who wish to have more
practical experience in the field of human rights to complement their academic and professional training.
CEJIL aims to provide broad and realistic knowledge of the functioning of the Inter-American System as
well as the human rights situation in the hemisphere. Internships are unpaid, except for certain
agreements with academic institutions or other unique situations.
Job and Program Description: Legal interns
are paired with CEJIL staff attorney and are actively
involved in three areas of work: The Legal Defense Program, the Training and Dissemination Program,
and the Campaign to Strengthen the Inter-American System. Interns will collaborate with his/her tutor on
cases before the Commission and the Inter-American Court. This could entail researching the case
background and precedents, helping to draft and edit briefs, attending hearings, developing legal
arguments, and communicating with NGOs.
Interns will also be required to participate in the daily affairs of CEJIL, such as coordinating meetings and
conferences, revising and translating institutional documents and publications, supporting fundraising
tasks and participating in meetings. Legal interns should also be able to perform basic administrative
tasks when necessary.
Duration: Interns are required to commit full-time for a period of at least 3 months.
Eligibility/Requirements:
• Solid command of the Spanish language. Knowledge of Portuguese is valuable.
• Excellent writing skills
• Ability to handle a wide variety of tasks
• Previous experience with NGOs is a plus
• Able to adapt to working in a multicultural and dynamic setting. It is necessary that interns
possess the ability to handle a wide variety of tasks and be a team player.
How to Apply: Complete the online application form
Application Deadline:
• Period from January to April – October 15 (accepted candidates notified by Nov 15)
• Period from May to August – February 15 (accepted candidates notified by March 15)
• Period from September to December – June 15 (accepted candidates notified by July 15)
Contact Information:
United States
Mailing Address: 1630 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 401
Washington, DC, 20009-1053
USA
Telephone Number: (202) 319-3000
Email Address: washin[email protected]g
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COALITION FOR THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL
COURT
Location: New York, NY; The Hague, The Netherlands; Brussels, Belgium; Peru
NOTE: Due to COVID-19, some, but not all internships are being handled remotely.
Organization Description: The Coalition for the International Criminal Court (CICC)
includes 2500 civil
society organizations in 150 different countries working in partnership to strengthen international
cooperation with the ICC; ensure that the Court is fair, effective and independent; make justice both
visible and universal; and advance stronger national laws that deliver justice to victims of war crimes,
crimes against humanity and genocide.
The Coalition for the ICC offers an internship program for students and recent graduates interested in
learning more about the International Criminal Court, international law, the United Nations, the role of civil
society in the development and promotion of human rights and advancement of international justice.
Internships are available in our offices in New York and The Hague, as well as in some regional offices.
All internships are unpaid.
Job and Program Description: There are two specific legal internships available at the New York office
and The Hague office. Vacancies are sometimes available in their regional offices in Brussels, Belgium
and Peru. Please visit the website
for detailed information and updates regarding all internship
opportunities.
Duration:
• New York: 3-6 months on a part-time basis (at least 2 days a week)
• The Hague: Minimum 4 months on a full-time basis
Eligibility/Requirements: Desired qualifications vary according to the project and section of work.
Application Deadlines: CICC does not accept open applications. Please send an application in reaction
to the internship vacancies you posted.
Contact Information:
New York, NY
Mailing Address: WFM-IGP
Attn: The Internship Coordinator
155E. 44
th
, Suite 1715
New York, NY 10017 USA
Telephone Number: (212) 687-2863
Email Address: cicc@coalitionfortheicc.org
The Hague, The Netherlands
Mailing Address: Bezuidenhoutseweg 99a
2594 AC The Hague
The Netherlands
Telephone Number: +31-70-3111080
Email Address: cicc-hague@coalitionfortheicc.org
Website: http://www.coalitionfortheicc.org
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THE CONSTITUTION PROJECT (TCP) AT THE
PROJECT ON GOVERNMENT OVERSIGHT(POGO)
Location: Washington, DC
Organization Description: The Constitution Project on the Government Oversight (POGO)
is a program
of the Project on Government Oversight, a nonpartisan, not for profit organization in Washington, D.C.
The mission of TCP is to safeguard constitutional rights and values threatened by our government’s
criminal justice and national security practices, and to strengthen our system of checks and balances. We
undertake original research, develop policy positions, publish reports and statements, file amicus briefs,
testify before Congress, and hold regular briefings with legislative staff and other policymakers. TCP’s
work has been cited by numerous government agencies, as well as leading law and policy organizations.
Job and Program Description:
Legal Internship with the Constitution Project
The TCP Team is looking for legal interns interested in
learning to bridge the partisan divide on some of the most difficult constitutional questions of the day.
Responsibilities will include researching and drafting original legal and policy documents; attending
meetings and events on behalf of TCP and helping develop recommendations for reforms and
disseminate them to policymakers, media and the public.
Duration: Commitment of 30 hours/week for a minimum of 3 months. Start and end dates are flexible.
Eligibility/Requirements:
• Currently enrolled in law school or recent law school graduate
• Have strong research and writing skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• An interest in good government and a commitment to non-partisanship
How to Apply: Send the following to Shelby Brown at internships@pogo.org
with the subject “[Your
Name] TCP Legal Internship Application”
• Cover letter and resume
• Writing sample demonstrating legal analysis (1-3 pages)
• Letter(s) of recommendation (optional, but please limit to two)
Application Deadline: For summer internships, deadline is January 31
st
.
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: Project on Government Oversight (POGO)
1100 13th Street NW, Suite 800
Washington DC, 20005
USA
Telephone Number: (202) 347-1122
Fax Number: (202) 347-1116
Email Address: internships@pogo.org
Website: https://www.pogo.org/the-constitution-project/
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EARTHRIGHTS INTERNATIONAL (ERI)
Location: Washington, DC; Chiang Mai, Thailand; Lima, Peru
Organization Description: EarthRights International
(ERI) is a non-profit group of activists, organizers,
and lawyers with expertise in human rights, the environment, and corporate and government
accountability. ERI has offices in the USA, Latin America and Southeast Asia.
Job and Program Description: ERI regularly offers internship programs
for law students and for
graduates in our offices in Washington, DC, Thailand and Peru. Intern duties, expectations and
application requirements vary with specific internships. Internships are unpaid.
Duration: Summer on a full-time basis for 10-12 weeks
Eligibility/Requirements:
• A demonstrated commitment to using the legal system to serve vulnerable communities and/or
protect human rights and the environment
• Independent and creative thinking skills
• Excellent legal research and writing skills
• Ability to handle sensitive client relationships and protect the confidentiality of our work and our
communications
• Proficiency in languages other than English; Spanish fluency is highly desired
• A background in international human rights law, international environmental law, corporate
accountability, and/or indigenous peoples’ rights
• Experience in regional studies, development, environmental sciences, or other fields related to
issues of human rights, environmental protection and indigenous peoples
• Knowledge and experience with regional and international legal mechanisms for the protection of
human rights and the environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in teams
• Experience or interest in working with people from diverse cultures
• A good sense of humor
How to Apply: Complete on-line application. Be prepared to submit a cover letter, resume, a short
(<10pp) legal writing sample, and contact information for two references, at least one of whom should be
familiar with the applicant’s legal abilities.
Application Deadline: Applications may be considered on a rolling basis but students are encouraged to
submit their applications as early as possible.
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: EarthRights International
Washington Office
1612 K Street, NW Suite 800
Washington, DC 20006
USA
Telephone Number: (202) 466-5188
Email Address: infousa@earthrights.org
Website: https://earthrights.org
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EQUALITY NOW
Location: New York, NY; London, UK; Nairobi, Kenya; Beirut, Lebanon
NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Equality Now has temporarily suspended its internship
program.
Organization Description: Equality Now
works for the protection and promotion of the human rights of
women and girls around the world. Working with grassroots women’s and human rights organizations and
individual activists since 1992, Equality Now documents violence and discrimination against women and
mobilizes international action to support efforts to stop these abuses.
Equality Now has summer and semester internships and fellowships for law school students in our
Americas, Africa and Europe offices. Students will receive invaluable firsthand knowledge on the human
rights issues affecting women and girls around the world, legal advocacy techniques, international human
rights mechanisms, and will help us to galvanize public support for gender equality campaigns. All
internships/fellowships are unpaid.
Job and Program Description: Equality Now offers specific legal internships/fellowships indicated
below. Please check the website
for current offerings and locations.
Programs Intern (rolling)
will have the opportunity to work across all of Equality Now's program areas.
Tasks include: conducting legal and fact-finding research and assisting program officers in running
advocacy campaigns by drafting actions and campaign correspondence, attending meetings, and
participating in other advocacy efforts.
Legal Fellow
can be based in any of the offices. Fellows will be researching and analyzing issues of
discrimination and violence against women and girls within our four main program areas using a human
rights framework, working with the different program officers and directors on key projects, drafting
memos, advocacy papers, briefing papers, fact sheets, correspondence and submissions to human rights
bodies and helping with media as needed to make a meaningful impact on women's and girls’ lives.
Duration: Internships typically last 8-10 weeks and hours/week vary by office. Fellowships are all year
round and on a full-time basis.
Eligibility/Requirements:
Internships: Must be current law student. Additional requirements are not specified.
Fellowships: Juris Doctor/Law degree, fluency in English and at least one other language preferred
(particularly our working languages of Spanish, Arabic or French), demonstrated background and
commitment to enhancing the rights of girls and women worldwide, self-motivated, capable of legal
analytical work and have an ability to write clearly and effectively
How to Apply: Interested applicants should send an email to the appropriate office email address
specifying the internship type and semester or summer in the subject line. Applications must include: a
resume/CV, cover letter specifying internship type and timing (Autumn, Spring, Summer or Winter), any
foreign language skills, and a short writing sample.
Fellowship applications must also include at least two references and can be emailed to
fellowships@equalitynow.org
.
Application Deadline: Applications are considered on a rolling basis (except for summer applications).
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: Equality Now
PO Box 7160
New York, 10008-7160 USA
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EUROPEAN CENTRE FOR MINORITY ISSUES (ECMI)
Location: Flensburg, Germany; Tblisi, Georgia; Pristina, Albania
NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, most internships are taking place remotely
Organization Description: The European Centre for Minority Issues
(ECMI) conducts practice and
policy-oriented research, provides information and documentation, and offers advisory services
concerning minority-majority relations in Europe. It serves European governments and regional
intergovernmental organizations as well as non-dominant groups throughout. The Centre cooperates with
the academic community, the media and the general public through the timely provision of information
and analysis. The Centre organizes its activities around five thematic clusters – justice and government;
politics and civil society; conflict and security; culture and diversity; and citizenship and ethics.
Job and Program Description: The internships
are unpaid and ECMI is unable to cover costs related to
the internship. They will be based at ECMI headquarters in Flensburg or at the local offices in Tblisi, and
Pristina. Interns will participate in research and administration of ongoing ECMI projects, under the
direction of the responsible ECMI researcher. Legal Interns
will assist the Senior Research Associate in
charge of legal projects; contribute to publications projects under the supervision of the Publications
Officer and the editor(s) and take part in other activities of the Centre. The possibility of also undertaking
independent research leading to a paper of publishable quality may be discussed on an individual basis.
There is a possibility to remunerate some interns through the
Marie Skodowska-Curie Actions European
fellowship which is awarded on a case-by-case basis.
Duration: Maximum 3 months on a full-time basis
Eligibility/Requirements:
• Interested in legal aspects of minority protection, conflict resolution, and human rights.
• Completion of a course of studies in law (minimum: Masters degree or equivalent), and have
concentrated in your studies in international law and/or human rights law.
• Excellent grades and sound knowledge of international law are expected; additional academic or
professional achievements would be an asset.
• Fluency in English and computer literate.
How to Apply: Email
Maj Britt Risbjerg Hansen the following with the subject “Internship Programme
Applications”:
• A letter of application with the reference "Internship programme" including when you would be
available and the area you are interested in; Curriculum vitae and the names and contact details
(including e-mail addresses) of two academic/professional references; Unedited writing sample in
English (an extract of maximum 5 pages from a research paper not edited by someone else), one
page research outline (title, research statement, research questions and short overview).
It is possible to negotiate other time slots upon request, especially to accommodate the different
university terms in Europe and overseas. Please specify this in your application.
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: ECMI
Schiffbrucke 12
24939 Flensburg, Germany
Telephone Number: +49 (0) 461 14149-0
Fax Number: +49 (0) 461 14149-19
Email Address: info@ecmi.de
Website: http://www.ecmi.de
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EXTRAORDINARY CHAMBERS IN THE COURTS OF
CAMBODIA (ECCC) AND UNITED NATIONS
ASSISTANCE TO THE KHMER ROUGE TRIALS
(UNAKRT)
Location: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Organization Description: The United Nations Assistance to the Khmer Rouge Trials
(UNAKRT) is a
United Nations technical assistance project designed to implement the agreement between the United
Nations and the Royal Government of Cambodia concerning the prosecution under Cambodian law of
crimes committed during the period of Democratic Kampuchea. Pursuant to that agreement, the
Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC) were created to prosecute the senior leaders
of Democratic Kampuchea, and those most responsible for the crimes and serious violations of Cambodia
laws related to crimes, international humanitarian law and custom, and international conventions
recognized by Cambodia, that were committed between April 17, 1975 and January 6, 1979.
Job and Program Description: The UNAKRT Internship Programme
offers recent university graduates
and postgraduate students an opportunity to work in the unique environment of this hybrid tribunal in
Cambodia. Interns will have the opportunity to enhance their practical experience and their theoretical
knowledge in many of the offices of the UNAKRT. The programme is open to candidates with an
educational background in a field related to the work of the ECCC Offices. The interns will have the
opportunity to participate in the daily activities of the ECCC Offices, to assist the officers in their legal or
supportive responsibilities and to participate in the activities that have particular relevance to the work of
the ECCC.
Duration: 2-6 months on a full-time basis
Eligibility/Requirements:
• Be under 35 years of age
• Have no more than 5 years of work experience
• Be highly motivated with outstanding academic qualifications in a field of study pertinent to
UNAKRT
• Have obtained a degree from a recognized university or be enrolled in a degree programme in a
graduate school (second university degree or higher) at the time of application or during the
internship
• Working proficiency in English and /or French
Preferable experience:
• Study of international criminal law or Human Rights law;
• Excellent legal research skills;
• Experience working in a law office;
• Relevant course work in relation to the work of the section/office;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Proven ability to undertake tasks with minimal supervision;
• Ability to work in a high pressure environment.
Application Deadline: The deadlines for the various internship durations are:
• Internship Duration October 2022 – December 2022: May 31, 2022
• Internship Duration January 2023 – March 2023: August 2022
• Internship Duration April 2023 – June 2023: November 30, 2022
• Internship Duration July 2023 – September 2023: February 28, 2023
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How to Apply: Email a completed application form with attention to “Internship, UNAKRT Human
Resources Management Section” including a brief description or outline of research or work you wish to
accomplish during your internship at UNAKRT.
Contact Information:
UNAKRT New York: P.O. Box 4678
Grand Central Station
NY, NY 10163-4678 USA
UNAKRT Cambodia: c/o Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia
National Road 4
Chaom Chao Commune, Porsenchey District
PO Box 71
Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Telephone Number: +855 23 861 500
Fax Number: +855 23 861 555
Email Address: info@unakrt-online.org
Website: http://www.unakrt-online.org
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FEDERAL STUDENT WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM
(FSWEP)
Location: Various locations across Canada
Organization Description: The Government of Canada
is the country’s largest employer, we are proud
to hire thousands of students every year to support us in delivering services to Canadians.
Job and Program Description: Through FSWEP
, students are able to explore different careers in the
federal public service, gain work experience while developing existing skills, and apply their knowledge
from areas of study. There are a wide variety of jobs from coast to coast, in diverse fields, such as
administration, agriculture, communications, enforcement, finance, IT, policy, and many more. Students
work in offices and laboratories, on ships and farms, at historical sites and national parks, among many
other locations, in more than 300 cities and towns across Canada.
Duration: Full-time for varying durations as indicated in each posting
Eligibility/Requirements:
• Full-time high school, CEGEP, college or university student
• Will be returning to full-time studies in the next academic year
• Must meet the minimum age requirement in the province/territory of work
• Preference will be given to Canadian citizens who meet the job requirements
How to Apply: Applications are only accepted through Ongoing Student Recruitment Inventory
.
Application Deadline: Varies with each specific internship
Contact Information:
Email Address: cfp.pfete-fswep.psc@cfp-psc.gc.ca
Website: Federal Student Work Experience Program
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FUND FOR PEACE (FFP)
Location: Washington, DC
Organization Description: For over 60 years, The Fund for Peace
(FFP) has been a world leader in
developing practical tools and approaches for reducing conflict. With a clear focus on the nexus of human
security and economic development, FFP contributes to more peaceful and prosperous societies by
engineering smarter methodologies and smarter partnerships. FFP empowers policy-makers,
practitioners, and populations with context-specific, data-driven applications to diagnose risks and
vulnerabilities and to develop solutions through collective dialogue.
Job and Program Description: The Fund for Peace internships
are offered in our Washington, D.C.
headquarters every semester. Interns at FFP are given significant responsibility and are provided with
practical experience in the international relations field, with excellent work experience and exposure to
international and NGO communities. Intern responsibilities can include conflict analysis, researching and
writing articles and reports, assisting with editing, monitoring and updating essential country-specific data,
providing support to The Fund for Peace’s public events, and attending conferences and roundtables on
behalf of The Fund for Peace.
The Fund for Peace offers a stipend to cover commuting expenses. Based on a full work week, prorated
for part-time interns, the stipend is $350/month for part time and $700/month for full time interns.
Duration: The length of an internship varies between 3-4 months.
• Fall and spring term: full/part-time for approx. 15-20 hours per week
• Summer term: full-time minimum 30 hours per week
Eligibility/Requirements:
• Undergraduate or graduate student in political science, international relations, or other fields
related to The Fund's mission (graduate student preferred)
• Experience with or understanding of the Fund for Peace’s programmatic areas
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; solid organizational abilities; individual initiative
and flexibility; strong research and computer skills
How to Apply: Applications must be submitted online only
with the following:
• Cover letter – explain your interest in and enthusiasm for Fund for Peace
• Applicants must detail their intended period of interning with us
• Applicants must detail whether they intend to work full/part time and their working hours
• Applicants are encouraged to detail their preferred program(s) with which they would like to be
placed
• Basic contact information and a list of references
Application Deadline: Intern applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
• For Spring internships (usually January-May) – November 15
• For Summer internships (usually May/June-August) – March 15
• For Fall internships (usually September-December) – July 15
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: The Fund for Peace
1101 14th Street NW, Suite 1020
Washington, DC 20005
USA
Telephone Number: (202) 223-7940
Website: https://fundforpeace.org
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HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH (HRW)
Location: Amsterdam, Beirut, Berlin, Brussels, Chicago, Geneva, Johannesburg, London, Los Angeles,
Nairobi, New York, Paris, Oslo, San Francisco, São Paulo, Silicon Valley, Sydney, Sweden, Tokyo,
Toronto, Washington D.C., Zürich
Organization Description: Human Rights Watch
(HRW) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization
that promotes and defends human rights throughout the world according to accepted norms of
international law. HRW monitors governmental compliance with civil, political, economic, social and
cultural rights, the responsibility of private actors including corporations for human rights violations, and
the conduct of war by state and non-state combatants in more than seventy nations worldwide.
Job and Program Description: There are various internship and fellowship opportunities available that
can be read in full detail on the website
.
Duration: Internships are during the summer or academic semesters. Fellowships are one year.
Requirements/Eligibility:
Internships: Applicants should be well-organized, self-motivated and reliable, with a strong interest in
international human rights. Relevant coursework is highly desirable, and knowledge of foreign languages
is a plus. Computer skills (i.e., Microsoft Office, Internet applications) are required.
Fellowships:
Applicants must demonstrate a strong background in international human rights and be
committed to building a career in human rights. Must have exceptional analytic skills, an ability to write
and speak clearly, and a commitment to work in the human rights field in the future. Proficiency in one
language in addition to English is strongly desired. Familiarity with countries or regions where serious
human rights violations occur is also valued. Depending on the fellowship for which they wish to apply,
prospective fellows must be recent graduates of law or must provide evidence of significant, comparable,
relevant work experience.
How to Apply:
Internships: Please apply directly online for each internship opportunity. You will be required to create an
online profile to begin the application.
Fellowships: Applications should be sent by email, under single cover and as PDF files, to
fellowship@hrw.org
with the name of the fellowship in the subject line. Applicants are responsible for
compiling complete application packets which must include the following:
• Cover letter, resume, two letters of recommendation, at least one unedited, unpublished writing
sample (no legal briefs), an official law or graduate school transcript (applicants in one-year
graduate programs should supply an undergraduate transcript with a list of their graduate school
courses)
Application Deadlines: Varies with specific internship/fellowship however, it is advised that applications
be submitted as soon as possible.
Contact Information: https://www.hrw.org/contact-us
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INSTITUTE FOR HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEVELOPMENT
IN AFRICA (IHRDA)
Location: Banjul, The Gambia
Organization Description: IHRDA
’s mandate is to increase the effectiveness and accessibility of the
human rights protection mechanisms of the African Union, since the most critical challenge to the
effectiveness of the African human rights system is a lack of awareness concerning its procedures.
IHRDA has undertaken to promote respect for human rights on the continent by strengthening the human
rights institutions in Africa, ensuring compliance with the existing norms and making the system widely
accessible to victims of human rights violations and other actors of civil society.
Job and Program Description: The aim of the internship programme
is to contribute to the training of
young professional human rights workers, in particular those from Africa. Interns are usually students in
law, political science or social science seeking to expand their experience in the field of human rights.
Prior to the commencement of an internship, a successful internship applicant or their sponsoring
organization will discuss with us the work the intern will do and targets to be achieved. Interns work under
the supervision of the officer responsible for the chosen project/area of interest. This internship is unpaid.
Duration: 3 – 12 months
Eligibility/Requirements: Interns
must be computer literate and fluent in either English or French;
working knowledge of the other language would be an advantage. Arabic or Portuguese language skills
are an added advantage. Interns may be of any academic or national background. Applications from
people with legal training, training in, fund-raising, graphic design, computers and web page
maintenance, library and cataloguing skills, public relations and social sciences are all welcome.
How to Apply: Applicants must complete the online Internship Application Form
six months in advance of
the proposed dates of internship. Internships are reviewed on a quarterly basis – March, June,
September and December. Successful Applicants will be notified as soon as possible after the review.
Application Deadline: At least 6 months in advance of proposed start date
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: Institute for Human Rights and Development in Africa (IHRDA)
949 Brusubi Layout, AU Summit Highway
P.O. Box 1896 Banjul, The Gambia
Telephone Number: +220 44 10 413/4
Cell Number: +220 77 51 200
Fax Number: +220 44 10 201
Email Address: ihrda@ihrda.org
Website: www.ihrda.org
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INSTITUTE FOR JUSTICE (IJ)
Location: Headquarters in Arlington, Virginia; various regional offices
Organization Description: Founded in 1991, the Institute for Justice
is what a civil liberties law firm
should be. As our nation's only libertarian public interest law firm, we engage in cutting-edge litigation and
advocacy both in the courts of law and in the court of public opinion on behalf of individuals whose most
basic rights are denied by the government – like the right to earn an honest living, private property rights,
and the right to free speech, especially in the areas of commerce or politics. As
Wired magazine said, the
Institute for Justice “helps individuals subject to wacky government regulations.”
Job and Program Description: The Institute for Justice recruits only the most talented law students from
across the country for its Dave Kennedy Fellowship program in the summer. These are available at any of
their offices. The program offers an unparalleled professional opportunity to substantively contribute to
active and future strategic litigation in both state and federal courts. During their summers, law students
work closely with IJ attorneys to develop litigation strategies and assist in the nuts and bolts of cutting-
edge civil rights litigation, including propounding and responding to discovery requests, drafting motions
and briefs, and preparing for hearings. Dave Kennedy Fellows are paid $7000 for the 10-week program.
Semester clerkships are also available.
Duration: Fellowships
are for 10 weeks; semester clerkships are in accordance with academic calendar
Eligibility/Requirements: None specified, other than that applicants for fellowships and clerkships must
be law students.
How to Apply: Applications are accepted online through the website
, they must include a cover letter,
resume, and writing sample.
Application Deadline: March 1 for fellowships; clerkships are accepted on a rolling basis for fall and
spring semesters
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: Institute for Justice
901 N, Glebe Road, Suite 900
Arlington, VA 22203-1854
USA
Telephone Number: (703) 682-9320
Email Address: IJ’s Student Programs Coordinator, training@ij.org
Website: www.ij.org
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INSTITUTE FOR POLICY STUDIES (IPS)
Location: Washington, DC
Organization Description: IPS
is a community of public scholars and organizers linking peace, justice,
and the environment in the US and globally. We work with social movements to promote true democracy
and challenge concentrated wealth, corporate influence, and military power. As Washington’s first
progressive multi-issue think tank, IPS has served as a policy and research resource or visionary social
justice movements for over four decades – from the anti-war and civil rights movements in the 1960s to
the peace and global justice movements of the last decade.
Job and Program Description: Internships are available throughout the year, and tasks vary depending
on position. Refer to IPS’s website
for updates
Eligibility/Requirements: Requirements are specific to each internship. Strong research and writing
skills are common to all internships. There is a strong affirmative action policy at this organization;
women, minorities and members of other disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply: Consult their website
for application procedures specific to desired internship
opportunities.
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: Institute for Policy Studies
1301 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20036
USA
Telephone Number: (202) 234-9382
Email Address: info@ips-dc.org
Website: www.ips-dc.org
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THE INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK (IDB)
Location: Washington, DC; throughout Latin America; the Caribbean, Asia and throughout Europe
Note: Due to COVID-19, IDB internship program is currently help remotely.
Organization Description: The Inter-American Development Bank
is an international financial institution
created in 1959 to help accelerate the economic and social development of its member countries in Latin
America and the Caribbean. The Bank, whose headquarters is in Washington, DC, is today the principal
source of external public financing for many countries of the Latin American region.
Job and Program Description: The IDB Group offers university students the opportunity to enhance
their professional skills with a unique learning experience in international development through its paid
summer and winter internship programs
in Washington, DC. During the internship you'll learn the modus
operandi and culture of the leading development finance organization in Latin America and the
Caribbean. Before the end of the
internship, the departments and the interns must submit a brief report
about their experience in the Bank and provide ideas and suggestions that can help improve the program
in future years.
Duration: Typically 2 months; cannot extend beyond 3 months (summer)
• Summer: mid-June to August
• Winter: January and February
Eligibility/Requirements:
• A citizen of one of the Bank's member countries
• Be an active university student; your graduation date cannot be before the end date of the
internship.
• For undergraduate intern vacancies, you should be between 21 to 27 years old. For graduate
intern vacancies, you should be between 21 to 33 years old.
• Be available to work full-time during the internship period.
• Not have a family member or close relative at the IDB, IDB Invest or IDB lab.
• Not have previously worked at the IDB, IDB Invest or IDB lab.
How to Apply: Apply online on IDB’s website
.
Application Deadline:
• Summer: applications are typically accepted in March
• Winter: applications are typically accepted from October to November
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: IDB Headquarters
1300 New York Avenue, NW.
Washington, DC 20577
USA
Telephone Number: (202) 623-1000
Fax Number: (202) 623-3096
Website: www.iadb.org
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INTERNATIONAL BAR ASSOCIATION (IBA)
Location: London, UK; The Hague, The Netherlands; Washington, DC
Organization Description: The International Bar Association
(IBA) established in 1947, is the world’s
leading organisation of international legal practitioners, bar associations and law societies. The IBA
influences the development of international law reform and shapes the future of the legal profession
throughout the world. It has a membership of more than 80, 000 individual lawyers and over 190 bar
associations and law societies spanning all continents. It has considerable expertise in providing
assistance to the global legal community.
Job and Program Description: Various intern positions
are available for undergraduate law students,
postgraduate law students, and newly qualified lawyers at IBA’s offices in London, The Hague and
Washington, DC. Selected interns will assist IBA in developing academic papers and research on key
legal topics of both local and international relevance. Interns will have an opportunity to become involved
the Association’s work to support the IBA's Human Rights Institute; to support the IBA's Legal Projects
Team (Business and Economic Law); and to support the IBA’s International Criminal Court (ICC)
Programme. Interns will be able to draft policy papers on substantive legal issues as well as assisting in
preparing background research for grant proposals. Interns will also be able to assist in implementing
technical assistance programmes in developing countries. Please refer to the
website for additional
details.
Duration: A minimum of 12 weeks and a maximum of 6 months are expected from interns on a full-time
basis.
Eligibility/Requirements: Each internship location has different requirements, read the full details on the
website
under the Internships at IBA section for your chosen location.
• Must have completed a minimum of one year of an undergraduate law degree. We, ideally, hope
to receive applications from postgraduate law students.
• Be highly motivated; Be able to work independently and on his/her own initiative; Have excellent
interpersonal skills
• Have good computer literacy including Microsoft Word, email and internet; Have good analytical
and writing skills
• Have an interest and/or experience in international affairs and politics
How to Apply: Email the appropriate office contacts (see contact list below) the following material:
• Covering letter - this should set out the following:
o Why you wish to be considered for an Intern position
o The dates of when you would be able to take up your position
o Highlight the areas of law that you are interested in
o Specific research experience
• Full Curriculum Vitae (CV / resume)
• Application form (download from the Application Process section)
o You must save this form to your computer before filling it in
• Letter of reference – A letter from an academic tutor or employer mentioning your academic
background, personality and suitability for the internship programme. This should be sent directly
by your referee. If you are applying for funding, your academic referee should state their opinion
on your eligibility to receive a grant as part of their overall reference.
• Writing sample - The writing sample could be a legal essay that you have written for your college
degree programme or a report that you have written on a legal topic of interest.
o Please provide this writing sample in English only.
o Not to be more than 4-5 pages in length.
Application Deadline:
London, UK: (3-month blocks)
The Hague: (3-month blocks)
Washington, DC: (3-month blocks)
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Applications for each intake period are not reviewed until after the relevant closing date. It is best to
submit your application not more than 1-2 months in advance of the closing date so that the information
provided is up to date.
Contact Information:
London, UK
Contact : Ms. Susan Burkert, Intern Programme Manager
Telephone Number: +44 (0) 20 7842 0090
Email Address: internprogramme@int-bar.org
The Hague, The Netherlands
Contact: Ms. Kate Orlovsky, Director, Hague Office
Telephone Number: +31 (0) 70 302 2859
Email Address: hague.internprogramme@int-bar.org
Washington, DC
Contact: Ms. Ashna Basnet, Program Associate
Telephone Number: +1 202 827 32750
Email Address: Ashna.Basnet@int-bar.org
Website: https://www.ibanet.org
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INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION OF JURISTS (ICJ)
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Organization Description: The International Commission of Jurists
(ICJ) is dedicated to the primacy,
coherence and implementation of international law and principles that advance human rights. What
distinguishes the ICJ is its impartial, objective and authoritative legal approach to the protection and
promotion of human rights through the rule of law. The ICJ provides legal expertise at both the
international and national levels to ensure that developments in international law adhere to human rights
principles and those international standards are implemented at the national level.
Job and Program Description: ICJ internship programme
offers interns the opportunity to gain practical
experience of human rights legal and advocacy work at the international level, to gain a better
understanding of the ICJ’ goals and objectives and of how a Human Rights NGO is organised, to gain
exposure to the practical functioning of the United Nations human rights bodies and mechanisms based
in Geneva, to gain valuable experience of working in a professional office environment, to build
professional and personal relations with colleagues and counter-parts who will be able to provide long-
term professional advice, encouragement and support, and to help interns in career development. For
many the experience of an internship with the ICJ has established a lifelong commitment and career in
the international human rights field.
The intern’s responsibilities will be based on the needs of the ICJ, on the candidate’s interests as well as
on the requirements included in grant/fellowship applications, when applicable. ICJ interns are integrated
into the ICJ’s staff and become part of a team of junior support staff who participate and contribute to staff
meetings, discussions and briefing sessions, research human rights issues, draft papers and reports,
maintain information databases, and provide support to other ICJ activities. The interns will also have the
opportunity to attend lectures, and other events related to human rights held in Geneva. This is an unpaid
internship.
Duration: Full time and part time internships are available, for a maximum of 6 months.
Eligibility/Requirements: Applicants are expected to:
• Be a postgraduate student or currently completing a postgraduate degree in law, political science,
international relations or a related field. Priority will be given to graduates who have or are
studying law, especially human rights or international law.
• Be highly dedicated to the legal protection and promotion of human rights; Be well-organised,
have strong research, analytical and drafting skills and able to work independently;
• Be computer literate as well as familiar with Internet research; Be highly motivated, able to work
as part of a multicultural team and willing to apply themselves in a frequently pressurised
environment; and
• Have spoken and written fluency in English and desirably French and/or another foreign
language.
How to Apply: Email
a resume, cover letter and the names and contact details of at least two references.
Application Deadline: None specified
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: Reference: Internships, International Commission of Jurists
P.O. Box 1740, Rue des Bains 3
1211 Geneva 1, Switzerland
Telephone Number: +41 (0) 22 979 38 00
Fax Number: +41 (0) 22 979 38 01
Email Address: recruitme[email protected]
Website: https://www.icj.org
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INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF THE RED CROSS
(ICRC)
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Organization Description: The International Committee of the Red Cross
(ICRC) is an impartial, neutral
and independent organization whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity
of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance. The
ICRC also endeavors to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening humanitarian law and universal
humanitarian principles. Established in 1863, the ICRC is at the origin of the Geneva Conventions and the
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. It directs and coordinates the international
activities conducted by the Movement in armed conflicts and other situations of violence.
Job and Program Description: The ICRC has been offering traineeships
in more than 40 different
sectors for many years (around 80 each year at the moment), all based at our headquarters in Geneva.
We would like to give a first professional opportunity to graduates to develop their expertise and benefit
from an enriching professional experience in the world's leading humanitarian organization. We offer a
pleasant and professional work environment in an international atmosphere. You will have the opportunity
to work in diverse areas with experts in their field. Traineeship opportunities are paid and are posted
regularly on the
website.
Duration: Varies with each traineeship but is typically on a full-time basis for 1 year.
Eligibility/Requirements:
• Must be a current university student or recent graduate
• Other requirements will be specific to each traineeship
How to Apply: Fill out the online application
for the specific traineeship you’re applying to.
Application Deadline: Varies with each traineeship, please check the website
.
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: International Committee of the Red Cross
19 Avenue de la paix
1202 Geneva, Switzerland
Telephone Number: +41 22 734 60 01
Website: https://www.icrc.org
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INTERNATIONAL COURT OF JUSTICE (ICJ)
Location: The Hague, The Netherlands
Organization Description: The International Court of Justice
(ICJ) is the principal judicial organ of the
United Nations. It was established in June 1945 by the Charter of the United Nations and began work in
April 1946. The ICJ has two purposes: to settle in accordance with international law the legal disputes
submitted to it by States, and to give advisory opinions on legal questions referred to it by duly authorized
international organs and agencies.
Job and Program Description: The ICJ offers internships
to students and young professionals who are
in the early stages of their careers. The internship is an opportunity for them to put their knowledge and
experience into practice, while performing certain tasks for the Court under the supervision of Registry
officials. Given the size of the organization, only a limited number of internships can be offered throughout
the year. Placements are, however, possible in all departments and divisions of the Registry.
Duration: 1-3 months
Eligibility/Requirements: The working languages of the Court are English and French. Applicants will be
required to sign a written undertaking binding them to keep strictly confidential any information obtained
during the course of their internship.
How to Apply: Fill out the online application for the specific internship you are applying to. Be prepared
to submit an electronic copy of your passport and all diplomas listed on your profile.
• Curriculum vitae along with a covering letter
• Copy of their official academic record
• Letters of reference
• Writing sample
Application Deadline: None specified
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: International Court of Justice
Peace Palace
Carnegieplein 2
2517 KJ The Hague
Netherlands
Telephone Number: +31 (0) 70 302 23 23
Email Address: recrutement-recruitment@icj-cij.org
Website: https://www.icj-cij.org
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INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT
Location: The Hague, The Netherlands
Organization Description: The International Criminal Court
(ICC) investigates and, where warranted,
tries individuals charged with the gravest crimes of concern to the international community: genocide, war
crimes, crimes against humanity and the crime of aggression. The Court is participating in a global fight to
end impunity, and through international criminal justice, the Court aims to hold those responsible
accountable for their crimes and to help prevent these crimes from happening again.
Job and Program Description: The Court offers various internships
to highly motivated young
professionals with good academic qualifications who are in the early stages of their careers. The
internship is a practical educational experience whereby Interns principally assist the staff of the Court in
discharging their duties. Under supervision, Interns are assigned projects and tasks that are relevant to
their educational background and interests and provide them with the opportunity to put into practice and
further develop their theoretical knowledge. The work will generally be comparable to the work of the
upper general service category or junior professional level. Specific responsibilities will vary with each
internship you apply to.
Duration: 3-6 months on a full-time basis
Eligibility/Requirements:
• All candidates must have a university law degree in law. Candidate must have sound knowledge
of public international law, international criminal law, contract law, or (international) administrative
law, as relevant to the work of the RLO; an advanced university degree is a strong asset.
Candidates are expected to have a very good record of academic performance.
• Practical experience that is relevant to the work of the RLO may be considered an asset.
• Demonstrate excellent analytical and drafting skills
• Be able to adapt to multicultural and multilingual working environments
• Possess strong teamwork skills (listen, consult and communicate proactively)
• Have acquired a good standard of computer skills (including Microsoft Office applications)
• Proficiency in 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.
How to Apply: Applications must be sent through the eRecruitment system
and include the following:
• A completed “Duties and Responsibilities Form” (refer to step 1 on your eRecruitment Profile
page)
• Motivation letter (maximum of 400 words)
• Two reference letters (one academic)
• Scanned copies of university degrees and/or diplomas
• Scanned copies of official academic transcripts that state your courses, results and completion
date
• One short essay on a subject relevant to the work of the Trust Fund (maximum of 750 words,
single spaced, type written)
Application Deadline: Varies with each specific internship
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: International Criminal Court
Internship and Visiting Professional Programme
Post Office Box 19519
2500 CM The Hague
Netherlands
Fax Number: +31 (0)70 515 8553
Email Address: internship-visitingprofessionalprogramme@icc-cpi.int
Website: https://www.icc-cpi.int
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INTERNATIONAL CRISIS GROUP
Location: Various locations
Organization Description: The International Crisis Group
is an independent organization working to
prevent wars and shape policies that will build a more peaceful world. Our expert analysts engage directly
with all parties to a conflict as they conduct research on the ground, share multiple perspectives and
propose practical policy solutions. We publish comprehensive reports and timely commentaries to inform
decision making and shape the public debate on how to limit threats to peace and security. We work with
heads of government, policymakers, media, civil society, and conflict actors themselves to sound the
alarm of impending conflict and to open paths to peace.
Job and Program Description: Crisis Group offers exceptional opportunities for recent undergraduate
and graduate students. As an intern you will be able to take what you've learned in university and use it to
make a practical contribution towards the prevention and resolution of deadly conflict. Opportunities range
from working on research projects with field analysts in Dakar, Bishkek and Bogota to working with our
EU/UN/US advocacy teams in Brussels/New York/Washington to organizing major events as part of our
development team or supporting our communications team in the Brussels headquarters. Internships are
unpaid, however, do contribute towards lunch and daily transportation. Internships are posted regularly on
the website
when they become available.
Duration: 3-6 months
Eligibility/Requirements: Varies with each specific internship but applicants generally require:
• Undergraduate degree in international relations, political science, conflict studies, public policy, or
Asia studies (or a related subject), with a preference for those with a postgraduate degree
• Excellent verbal and written command of English; applicants who possess foreign language
proficiency and previous international residency are highly desirable
• Proven research skills in political analysis or international relations
• Highly organized and able to pay close attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and often demanding environment; computer skills in Microsoft
Office, email and internet applications
• Self-motivated, flexible and reliable with a demonstrated passion for foreign affairs are required
• Eligibility to work in the internship country
How to Apply: Applications are submitted through the careers website
for the internship of interest.
Applications will require a resume, cover letter, and contact information of three references.
Application Deadline: Varies with each specific internship
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: Crisis Group Headquarters
235 Avenue Louise
Level 5
1050 Brussels
Belgium
Telephone Number: +32 2 502 90 38
Fax Number: +32 2 502 50 38
Email Address: brussels@crisisgroup.org
Website: https://www.crisisgroup.org
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INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH
CENTRE (IDRC)
Location: Ottawa, Canada; Montevideo, Uruguay; Nairobi, Kenya; Amman, Jordan; New Delhi, India
Organization Description: Part of Canada’s foreign affairs and development efforts, IDRC
invests in
knowledge, innovation, and solutions to improve the lives of people in the developing world. IDRC
supports research in developing countries to create real and lasting change. This knowledge can be used
as a tool for addressing pressing global challenges. We share it with others by providing developing-
country researchers with financial resources, advice, and training to find solutions to local problems,
sharing our knowledge with policymakers, researchers, and communities around the world, fostering new
talent by offering fellowships and awards, and putting new knowledge into the hands of those who can
use it best to address global challenges.
Job and Program Description: IDRC offers a stimulating work environment with colleagues who share
your passion for international development. IDRC provides ongoing opportunities
for learning and
professional development through speaker series, forums, presentations, and workshops with respected
experts from around the world. As an intern at IDRC you will: discover the world of international
development and perhaps your passion, put into practice knowledge from your area of study, develop
your skills working in a team environment, and acquire experience and expand your networks in a wide
range of fields. Student opportunities are posted periodically on the
website.
Duration: 4 months on a full-time basis
Eligibility/Requirements:
• Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada or hold a student visa with a work
permit
• Enrolled in and pursuing full-time post-secondary studies following your employment with IDRC
• Be able to provide an official transcript, if selected for interview
How to Apply: Applications are submitted through the online career centre
only.
Application Deadline: Varies with each specific internship
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: PO Box 8500
Ottawa, ON, Canada
K1G 3H9
Telephone Number: (613) 236-6163
Email Address: careers@idrc.ca
Website: https://www.idrc.ca
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INTERNATIONAL FUND FOR AGRICULTURAL
DEVELOPMENT (IFAD)
Location: Rome, Italy
Organization Description: At the International Fund for Agricultural Development
(IFAD) we invest in
rural people, empowering them to increase their food security, improve the nutrition of their families and
increase their incomes. We help them build resilience, expand their businesses and take charge of their
own development. IFAD is an international financial institution and specialized United Nations agency
based in Rome, the UN’s food and agriculture hub. Since 1978, we have provided US$23.2 billion in
grants and low-interest loans to projects that have reached about 518 million people. IFAD is dedicated to
eradicating rural poverty in
developing countries.
Job and Program Description: The Internship Programme
aims at promoting a better understanding of
the United Nations and IFAD. IFAD offers “real work” environment to undergraduates and graduate
students. Interns are fully involved in the work programme of the Division that has selected them to carry
out assignments relevant to their studies under the supervision of a responsible staff member.
During this period, the intern may have a chance to visit IFAD-funded projects. Interns will be paid the
equivalent of an all-inclusive lump sum amount of USD 600 per month, less any payment received from a
sponsor. The payment will be pro-rated for periods of less than one month on the basis of 30 days per
month. IFAD will be responsible for obtaining the necessary visas and arranging travel to Rome. In
addition to a monthly allowance, EIP interns receive a housing and travel allowance. IFAD will not provide
medical insurance and Interns should carry their own medical insurance.
Duration: 6 months
Eligibility/Requirements:
• Be enrolled in a university or graduate school, have attended courses in the last 12 months, and
have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies when joining IFAD through the
programme, or have recently completed university studies at the undergraduate or postgraduate
level
• Be fluent in English; fluency in other IFAD official languages is an asset. In the case of interns
recruited in IFAD country office locations, fluency in the main country language may be required
• Be 30 years of age or younger
How to Apply: Register and apply through IFAD’s career portal. Applicants registering for the Internship
Programme may also indicate their ongoing studies and indicate “not applicable” in the employment
section if they do not have any work experience.
Application Deadline: Applicants can submit their application at any time of the year. Interns will be
selected for positions as and when needed by hiring managers at IFAD.
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: International Fund for Agricultural Development – Headquarters
Via Paolo di Dono, 44
00142 Rome, Italy
Telephone Number: +39-0654591
Fax Number: +39-065043463
Email Address: ifad@ifad.org
Website: https://www.ifad.org
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INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE MISSION (IJM)
Location: Headquarters in Washington DC; various offices in Asia, Africa, Latin America
Organization Description: International Justice Mission
(IJM) is a human rights agency that brings
rescue to victims of slavery, sexual exploitation and other forms of violent oppression. It is the largest anti-
slavery organization in the world. IJM lawyers, investigators and aftercare professionals work with local
officials to secure immediate victim rescue and aftercare, to prosecute perpetrators and to ensure that
public justice systems - police, courts and laws - effectively protect the poor. IJM's justice professionals
work in their communities in 17 field offices in Asia, Africa and Latin America to secure tangible and
sustainable protection of national laws through local court systems.
Job and Program Description: IJM Summer Legal Internships
are designed to give law students an
opportunity to serve in one of our field offices. Summer Legal Interns gain skills and knowledge regarding
international laws and policies which protect the rights of those subject to violent forms of human rights
abuses. The IJM summer legal internship program provides exposure to legal work and helps participants
develop skills in legal research, writing briefs and preparing case documentation.
IJM interns have the unique opportunity to join teams of Christian attorneys in Africa, South Asia,
Southeast Asia and Latin America to help protect clients from sex trafficking, slavery, unprosecuted rape,
illegal detention, police brutality and illegal land seizure. Each field office is directed by an IJM Field Office
Director who is experienced in human rights law, Christian leadership and office management. The field
offices range in size from 10 to 60 people, allowing for ample opportunity to gain exposure to the
frontlines of international human rights work. This is an unpaid internship.
There are also 12-month legal internships available. Positions are posted periodically on their
career
portal.
Duration: 3 months on a full-time basis
Eligibility/Requirements:
• Candidates must have completed at least one year of law school
• All fellows and interns must possess a mature orthodox Christian faith as defined by the Apostles'
Creed
• Fluent in English; for Latin America offices fluency in Spanish is required
• Must provide background check prior to deployment if selected
How to Apply: Applications are accepted through the online career portal
. Applicants will be required to
submit the following in one pdf: cover letter describing your interest in an IJM Internship or Fellowship,
resume, and Statement of Faith. Undergraduate and law school transcripts are requested for 2
nd
and 3
rd
year law students upon application. First year law students only need submit undergraduate transcripts
upon application. IJM may request the first semester law school transcript during the selection process.
Application Deadlines: Varies with each specific internship
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: International Justice Mission
PO Box 2227
Arlington, VA 22202
USA
Telephone Number: (703) 465-5495
Fax Number: (703) 465-5499
Website: https://www.ijm.org
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INTERNATIONAL LABOUR ORGANIZATION (ILO)
Location: Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland with field offices abroad
Organization description: The ILO
is the international organization responsible for drawing up and
overseeing international labour standards. It is the only 'tripartite' United Nations agency that brings
together representatives of governments, employers and workers to jointly shape policies and
programmes promoting Decent Work for all. This unique arrangement gives the ILO an edge in
incorporating 'real world' knowledge about employment and work. The ILO is devoted to promoting social
justice and internationally recognized human and labour rights, pursuing its founding mission that social
justice is essential to universal and lasting peace.
Job and Program Description: The ILO offers internships
in two streams: professional and secretarial.
The Professional stream is for students undertaking advanced studies in a technical field of interest to the
ILO, including social security, labour economics, labour statistics, labour law, condition of work, women
and gender issues, etc. Interns are provided with an opportunity to: increase their understanding of
relevant issues at the international level by involving them directly in the work of the Office and the
application of ILO principles, programmes and strategies and gain practical work experience related to
their academic background or future work in the field related to ILO's mission.
Where an intern is not supported by an institution (university, government or otherwise), a stipend to
cover basic subsistence costs will be paid. In Geneva, this will be at the level of SFr. 1,500 per month. In
ILO field locations, the amount of the stipend to be paid to interns will be established in line with other
similar organisations engaging interns at local level and taking account of local circumstances.
Duration: 3-6 months. Internships start on the 1
st
or 15
th
of each month.
Eligibility/Requirements:
• Applicants should be graduate and/or postgraduate students or recently graduated
• Applicants should hold degrees in disciplines considered relevant to the ILO's work, e.g.
international law, economics, industrial relations, political science, and the social sciences.
• Applicants can be of any nationality
• Applicants should have a working (both oral and written) knowledge of at least one of the ILO's
official languages (English, French or Spanish).
• Applicants should be able to adapt to an international, multicultural, multilingual environment
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work fairly independently or as part of a team
• Initiative and flexibility
• Any past work experience and knowledge of IT-related work would be an advantage
• Close relatives of a serving ILO official are not eligible to apply.
How to Apply: Applications are accepted via the online job portal. All applications require a cover letter in
the last section of the application. All applications without a cover letter will not be considered and cannot
be attached after the deadline.
Application Deadline: Internship vacancies are posted every 6 months in January and June each year.
Check the website
for updates.
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: International Labour Organization
4 route des Morillons, CH-1211
Genève 22, Switzerland
Telephone Number: +41 (0) 22 799 6111
Fax: +41 (0) 22 798 8685
Email Address: internship@ilo.org
Website: https://www.ilo.org
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INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION (IMO)
Location: London, UK
Organization Description: The International Maritime Organization
(IMO) is a specialized agency of the
United Nations which is responsible for measures to improve the safety and security of international
shipping and to prevent pollution from ships. It is also involved in legal matters, including liability and
compensation issues and the facilitation of international maritime traffic. It was established by means of a
Convention adopted under the auspices of the United Nations in Geneva on 17 March 1948 and met for
the first time in January 1959. The IMO slogan sums up its objectives: Safe, secure and efficient shipping
on clean oceans.
Job and Program Description: The IMO Internship Programme
is research centred and designed for
students undertaking research in activities relating to the work of the Organization for the main purpose of
writing their dissertation or to further their own research. The duration of the Internship Programme is a
minimum of 2 weeks – maximum 3 months, with start dates at the beginning and middle of each month.
The IMO Externship Program
offers students an unpaid attachment to a specific division in the
organization for three months, and in exchange the candidates would receive academic credit towards
their degree (should their degree programme have a practical work experience for credit component).
Eligibility/Requirements:
• Internship Programme:
o Must have a university degree and be enrolled in a Master’s or PhD programme
o Applicants must provide a summary of their research, clearly indicating the specific areas
of the Organization's work to which their research pertains.
o Applicants must have a working knowledge of at least one of the Organization's official
languages (English, French or Spanish)
• Externship Programme:
o Must be enrolled in a degree programme relating to the work of IMO or the Secretariat
o The University in which the student is enrolled must have a pre-existing mandatory or
elective option for practical experience as part of its degree requirements.
How to Apply: For the Internship Programme, complete application form and its enclosures, and email
to
Ms. Monika Hascilo, stating the specific research subject and the period of internship required.
For the Externship program, complete and submit the application package and its enclosures, and email
to Ms. Monika Hascilo.
Application Deadline: Not specified
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: ATTN: Ms. Monika Hascilo
External Relations Officer, External Relations Office
Legal Affairs and External Relations Division
International Maritime Organization
4, Albert Embankment, London, SE1 7SR
United Kingdom
Telephone Number: +44 (0)20 7735 7611
Fax Number: +44 (0)20 7587 3210
Email Address: ero@imo.org
Website: www.imo.org
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE CENTRE (ITC)
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Organization Description: Formed in 1964, International Trade Centre
(ITC) has been the focal point
within the United Nations system for trade related technical assistance (TRTA). ITC's mission is to foster
inclusive and sustainable growth and development through trade and international business development.
ITC remains the only international organization focused solely on trade development for developing and
transition economies. Our goal is to build on our capabilities and that of our partners to bring about even
greater trade impact for good.
Job and Program Description: The purpose of the ITC Internship programme
is to provide students
from diverse academic backgrounds with the opportunity to gain meaningful work experience in the area
of trade-related technical assistance aimed to expand their academic, professional and personal learning,
gain exposure and real world insights to working in an international environment and the chance to build
valuable business networks, gain experience in the work of ITC and deepen their knowledge and
understanding of ITC’s goal and mission, provide ITC with the assistance and enthusiasm of outstanding
young students in various professional fields, and bring novel perspectives, new ideas and fresh insights
and specialised strengths and skill sets to ITC workplace. Internships are unpaid and listed on the
website.
Duration: 2-8 months (on average 3-4 months) on a full-time basis. Internships are offered continuously
throughout the year.
Eligibility/Requirements:
• Be enrolled in the second or final academic year of the first university degree programme
(minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent)
• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher)
• Have graduated with a university degree (as defined in (a) and (b) above) and, if selected, must
commence the internship within one year of graduation
• Applicants should have a good command of English or French
How to Apply: Applications must be submitted online. It must include: completed internship profile, CV
and proof of enrolment form, signed and stamped by the university/educational institution. Your
application will remain active for six months. If you are not contacted within six months and still wish to be
considered for an internship, you should reapply.
Application Deadline: Not specified
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: International Trade Centre (ITC)
Palais des Nations
1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland
Telephone Number: +(41-22) 730 01 11
Fax Number: +(41-22) 733 44 39
Email Address: internships@intracen.org
Website: http://www.intracen.org
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JOINT INSPECTION UNIT (JIU) OF THE UNITED
NATIONS SYSTEM
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Organization Description: The Joint Inspection Unit
(JIU) is the only independent external oversight
body of the United Nations system mandated to conduct evaluations, inspections and investigations
system-wide. Its mandate is to look at cross-cutting issues and to act as an agent for change across the
United Nations system. JIU works to secure management and administrative efficiency and to promote
greater coordination both between UN agencies and with other internal and external oversight bodies. For
the past 50 years, the Unit has been dedicated to assisting the legislative bodies of numerous United
Nations organizations in meeting their governance responsibilities.
Job and Program Description: JIU Internship Programme
is research based. Interns perform under the
direct supervision of an Evaluation and Inspection Officer (EIO) and under the guidance of an Inspector,
the intern will be assigned to support a review team. They will be tasked to undertake in-depth research,
analysis and data collection, assist in the preparation of inception papers, questionnaires, interview
guides and surveys, organize and analyze information received and prepare the relevant analytical
outputs, participate in interviews and video-conferences as note-taker, provide logistical support in
preparation for missions and interviews and assist in support tasks related to the preparation of the
review findings. Internships are unpaid.
Duration: 2 to 6 months on a full-time basis
Eligibility/Requirements:
• Enrolled in graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or
enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's
level or equivalent)
• Background in the field of international law. Candidates with a background in inter-agency
coordination, human rights, humanitarian assistance, project and programme fund management,
programme and policy analysis, development assistance etc. are also encouraged to apply;
• Fully proficient in web-based research including use of online databases
• Fluency in English (reading, writing, understanding, speaking); knowledge of another official UN
language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, Spanish) is an asset;
• Experienced in the use of Word, Excel and PowerPoint, including ability to readily prepare tables
and charts and maintain and update databases via excel;
• Cannot be the child or sibling of a staff member at the United Nations
How to Apply: Applications are received online through the career portal
and must include:
• Cover letter with: date of availability, title of degree you are currently pursuing, graduation date, IT
skills and programmes that you are proficient in, top three areas of interest, explanation of why
you are the best candidate for this specific internship, and explanation of your interest in the
United Nations Internship Programme
• Personal History Profile with all past work experiences, IT skills, and three references listed
Application Deadline: Rolling basis
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: JIU Internship Programme
Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) of the United Nations Systems
Palais des Nations, Room D501
CH-1211, Geneva 10, Switzerland
Fax Number: +41 22 917 0627
Website: https://www.unjiu.org
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LEGAL ASSISTANCE CENTRE (LAC)
Location: Windhoek, Namibia
Organization Description: The LAC
's main objective is to protect the human rights of all Namibians. It is
the only organisation of its kind in Namibia. It has a head office in Windhoek, Namibia's capital, along with
two regional offices. It is funded by national and international donor organisations as well as individuals.
Its work is supervised by the Legal Assistance Trust, whose trustees include legal practitioners, other
professionals and community leaders. This internship is unpaid. The LAC works in five broad areas of
litigation; information and advice; education and training; research; and law reform and advocacy.
Job and Program Description: The LAC offers dynamic internships
to law students and law graduates
in the areas of Social Justice Project, Gender Equality & Awareness, and Land Rights & Environmental
Law. Internships are unpaid.
Duration: Minimum 3 months (priority will be given to applicants who are able to commit to a longer
period of time)
Eligibility/Requirements: Must be a current law student or recent law graduate and be able to obtain
own funding for accommodations, transport, and living allowances.
How to Apply: Applications are received only via email and must include a CV and cover letter stating a
preferred time frame for the internship.
Application Deadline: Applications are assessed on the basis of their suitability and the present needs
of the organization.
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: Legal Assistance Centre Head Office
PO Box 604
4 Marien Ngouabi Street
Windhoek, Namibia
Telephone Number: +264-(0)61-223356
Fax Number: +264-(0)61-234953
Email Address: info@lac.org.na
Website: www.lac.org.na
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NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL (NRDC)
Location: Washington, DC; Chicago, IL; Bozeman, MT; New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Santa
Monica, CA; Beijing, China
Organization Description: Natural Resources Defense Council
(NRDC) is a US-based environmental
action organization that uses law (including international law), science and the support of more than 1.4
million members and activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure a safe and
healthy environment for all living things.
Job and Program Description: NRDC interns
play an active role on the front lines of the environmental
movement. Over the course of an internship, NRDC interns work with lawyers, scientists, or policy
analysts in different program areas and amass experience that they could not have obtained anywhere
else. Interns write briefs, draft complaints, prepare legal analyses, obtain affidavits, investigate corporate
and government malfeasance, and draft white papers and comments for submission to congressional
committees and administrative agencies. These positions are unpaid.
Duration: Varies with specific internship
Eligibility/Requirements:
• Be in your second or third year of a J.D. program, or in an advanced legal degree (such as an
L.L.M.) program
• A strong academic record, well-developed writing, research, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated interest in and commitment to public service work or environmental and public
health issues.
How to Apply: Applications are only accepted through the online career portal
Application Deadline: Varies with specific internship
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: Natural Resources Defense Council
40 West 20
TH
Street, 11
th
floor
New York, NY 10011
USA
Telephone Number: (212) 727-2700
Email Address: nrdcinfo@nrdc.org
Website: www.nrdc.org
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ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES (OAS)
Location: Washington, DC; various country offices
NOTE: Due to COVID-19, OAS internships are held remotely
Organization Description: The Organization of American States
(OAS) brings together the countries of
the Western Hemisphere to strengthen cooperation and advance common interests. It is the main political
forum of the Region that promotes and supports Democracy, Human Rights, Multi-dimensional Security
and Integral Development in the Americas. The OAS seeks to prevent conflicts and to bring political
stability, social inclusion and prosperity to the region through dialogue and collective actions.
Job and Program Description: OAS interns
learn about the mission and projects of OAS. Visits to other
international organizations in the area (such as IDB, World Bank, PAHO, etc) are also part of the
internship program. These activities are mandatory for all participants and it allows interns to gain skills
and experience in a multicultural environment.
Duration: Full-time internships are offered during these periods:
• Winter/Spring – January to May
• Summer – June to August
• Fall – September to December
Eligibility/Requirements:
• GPA of at least 3.0 out of 4.0 in the American scale or equivalent. This means to be in the 25%
top of the class.
• Must be an undergraduate student in 2
nd
year, graduate level or young professional
• Be proficient in two of the four languages of the Organization (Spanish, English, French and
Portuguese)
How to Apply: Complete an application online here
and include the following in a single PDF document:
• Cover letter and resume addressed to the OAS Internship Program. Do not include a photo (if
there is a photo, it will not be accepted and will disqualify your application)
• An academic transcript – must include the detail of all courses taken and grades.
• Contact information of two references (preferably a professor and employer)
Application Deadlines: Varies depending on specific internship period.
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: OAS Internship Program
17th Street and Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, D.C., 20006-4499 USA
Telephone Number: (202) 370-5000
Fax Number: (202) 458 3967
Email Address: internships@oas.org
Website: http://www.oas.org/en
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ORGANIZATION FOR SECURITY AND CO-OPERATION
IN EUROPE (OSCE)
Location: Vienna, Austria; The Hague, The Netherlands; Czech Republic; Serbia; Bosnia and
Herzegovina; Armenia; Moldova; Albania
Organization Description: With 57 states from Europe, Central Asia and North America, the OSCE
is
the world’s largest regional security organization. It offers a forum for political negotiations and decision-
making in the fields of early warning, conflict prevention, crisis management and post-conflict
rehabilitation, and puts the political will of its participating States into practice through its unique network
of field missions.
Job and Program Description: The OSCE Internship Programme
provides a framework for
graduate/postgraduate students or recent graduates or postgraduates (within one year of graduation) to
develop their professional skills and gain practical work experience in an international environment. The
aim of the programme is to expose interns to the work of the OSCE and to provide OSCE departments
with qualified and specialized assistance in various professional fields. The OSCE offers a limited number
of places for interns that are filled subject to the current needs and facilities of various Departments.
Internships are unpaid.
Duration: 2-6 months
Eligibility/Requirements:
• Students in the final year of higher education (university or other accredited institution) at
graduate or postgraduate level; or recent graduates or postgraduates, i.e. within one year of
graduation.
• Under 30 years of age
• Working knowledge of English, both oral and written and computer literacy
• Be able to adapt to an international, multicultural working environment
• May require working knowledge of Russian or additional requirements, which will be listed in the
vacancy notice.
How to Apply: Applications are only accepted online through the recruitment site
. Apply to the specific
vacancy in the institution or field operation where you wish to work by completing the online application
form, writing a short motivation essay in the "Cover Letter" field and submitting it online. Direct
applications will not be considered.
Application Deadline: Varies with each specific internship
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: OSCE Secretariat,
Wallnerstrasse 6
1010 Vienna, Austria
Telephone Number: +43 1 514 360
Fax Number: +43 1 514 36 6996
Email Address: recruitme[email protected]
Website: www.osce.org
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PERMANENT BUREAU OF THE HAGUE CONFERENCE
ON PRIVATE INTERNATIONAL LAW (HCCH))
Location: The Hague, The Netherlands
Organization Description: The Hague Conference on Private International Law
is a global inter-
governmental organization. A melting pot of different legal traditions, it develops and services multilateral
legal instruments, which respond to global needs. An increasing number of non-Member States are also
becoming Parties to the Hague Conventions. As a result, the work of the Conference encompasses 150
countries around the world.
Job and Program Description: The Permanent Bureau
of the Hague Conference on Private
International Law seeks interns who, in the context of their degree studies or their doctoral research, wish
to deepen their knowledge of private international law, understand how the Conference functions and
provide assistance in the work of the institution. This internship is unpaid. The interns are required to
carry out basic research on particular points of private international law or comparative law, relevant
either to the operation of existing Hague Conventions or to the future work of the Hague Conference; take
part in the practical work of preparation for meetings (working groups, Special Commissions, Diplomatic
Sessions); carry out preparatory work of translation or documentary research in accordance with the
needs of the lawyers of the Permanent Bureau.
Duration: 3-6 months on a full-time basis;
Eligibility/Requirements: Internship is open to current law student and recent graduates. Must speak
French or English. Knowledge of other languages is an asset.
How to Apply: Apply online, using the HCCH online application form. Applications must include the
following material:
• A completed application form
• A curriculum vitae
• A letter of motivation (2 pages max)
• Your transcript
• At least one letter of recommendation
• An academic writing sample
Application Deadline: Applications must be received at least 6 months prior to the intended start date
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: Permanent Bureau
Hague Conference on Private International Law
Churchillplein 6b
2517 JW The Hague
Netherlands
Fax Number: +31 (0)70 360 4867
Email Address: internships@hcch.nl
Website: https://www.hcch.net
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PHYSICIANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS (PHR)
Location: Headquarters in New York, NY; Washington DC; Boston, MA;
Organization Description: Physicians for Human Rights
(PHR) is an independent organization that uses
medicine and science to stop mass atrocities and severe human rights violations against individuals. We
use our investigations and expertise to advocate for the prevention of individual or small scale acts of
violence from becoming mass atrocities, protection of internationally-guaranteed rights of individuals and
civilian populations, and prosecution of those who violate human rights.
Job and Program Description: Physicians for Human Rights (PHR) takes pride in its strong
internship
program. Every semester, PHR is fortunate to host a group of academically successful and passionate
students who represent the next generation of human rights advocates. Interns are critical to the work we
do at PHR. They perform a range of substantive work, including research, data and video analysis for
documentation of human rights violations, fundraising and event planning, and monitoring and reporting
on human rights developments around the world. Our program affords students the opportunity to work
closely alongside our experts and to contribute to our mission. Internships are unpaid.
Duration: Varies with specific internship
Eligibility/Requirements: Criteria will vary with specific internship however generally requires the
following:
• Current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate law degree program
• Demonstrated interest in and commitment to human rights, including immigrant rights,
international humanitarian law, etc
• Strong analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with PHR staff and external partners
• Mature judgement and a self-starter
• Creativity and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through
• Cultural sensitivity and ability to maintain confidentiality
How to Apply: To apply, submit a resume and cover letter by email
. In your cover letter indicate the
dates from/to you are available, as well as the number of days and hours per week. Be sure to include the
internship(s) in which you are interested in your subject line.
Application Deadline: Internship opportunities are available year-round, including the summer
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: Internship Coordinator, Physicians for Human Rights
256 W 38
th
Street, 9
th
Floor
New York, NY 10018
USA
Telephone Number: (646) 564-3720
Fax Number: (646) 564-3750
Email Address: resumes@phr.org
Website: https://phr.org
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PROJECTS ABROAD
Location: Africa; South America; Caribbean; Asia
Organization Description: Until 1997, Projects Abroad
was a small organization with just a few part time
staff sending university students to teach English in Eastern Europe. But with more and more people
taking time out on academic and work-related breaks, and with many developing countries in need of self-
funded volunteers, our organized volunteer programs started to mushroom around the world. We now
have two North American offices located in New York City and Toronto. With more than 600 trained staff
in our destinations, and offering over 100 generic projects, we are one of the leading international
volunteer organizations.
Job and Program Description: International Law & Human Rights internships
with Projects Abroad give
you the opportunity to work on legislation and make a difference in other people’s lives. You can become
part of a vital resource by providing legal services to businesses, community organizations, or individuals.
We offer a wide variety of i
nternships abroad suitable for law graduates, law professionals wishing to take
a career break, law students (during their vacation period) and people who have completed a law
conversion course. These international law internships with Projects Abroad enable you to gain a unique
insight into day-to-day legal practice and the rules of law while working in well-respected legal
organizations in Africa, South America, Caribbean, or Asia.
Duration: Varies with specific internship
Eligibility/Requirements: Varies with specific internship however, generally at least one year of
undergraduate law school is beneficial
How to Apply: Complete the application form on the organization’s website. A deposit of $295 Canadian
is required to process the application. When you apply we ask you for the name and address of a
reference. This will be someone who knows you well - such as a teacher or an employer. We then get in
touch with them and ask for a reference. This is usually enough to assure us that you are suitable for a
placement. We occasionally invite prospective volunteers for an informal interview to iron out any
concerns.
Application Deadline: Internships take place year round so there is no set deadline. It is advisable to
apply at least 3 months prior to the intended start date. Applicants looking to set up a last-minute
arrangement should call 1-877-921-9666 to see if a placement can be arranged.
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: Projects Abroad
600 B Street, Suite 300
San Diego, CA, 92101
Telephone Number: 1 (917) 810 4744
Email Address: info@projects-abroad.ca
Website: www.projects-abroad.ca
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REFUGEE LAW PROJECT
Location: Uganda
Organization Description: The Refugee Law Project
(RLP) was established in 1999 to provide legal aid
to asylum seekers and refugees in Uganda. RLP seeks to ensure fundamental human rights for all
asylum seekers, refugees, and internally displaced persons within Uganda. We envision a country that
treats all people within its borders with the same standards of respect and social opportunities. We work
to see that all people living in Uganda, as specified under national and international law, are treated with
the fairness and consideration due fellow human beings.
Job and Program Description: The Refugee Law Project offers internships
to Ugandans and East
Africans working in forced mitigation-related fields, and also accepts international internships, depending
on need and available openings. Internships are unpaid and interns are expected to be fully self-funded.
Duration: May – August
Eligibility/Requirements: Applicants should have a background in conflict, law, human rights, social
sciences, forced migration, and/or related fields, and have excellent written and spoken English skills. It is
advantageous to have done some post-graduate work in a field relating to the mandate of the RLP and/or
be conversant in French, Kiswahili, or other Ugandan languages (e.g., Luo, Madi, Iteso, etc.). Applicants
interested in placement with the Research & Advocacy Department should have experience in field
research and qualitative methodologies. Due to lack of equipment, they must be willing to bring their own
laptop with them.
How to Apply: Applicants are requested to send curriculum vitae, academic or professional references,
and covering letter to interns@refugeelawproject.org
. The covering letter should include:
• Preferred area of work (programme or unit)
• Motivation and expectations from the internship
• What ways the applicant can support RLP's daily activities
• Duration of stay (any plans for leave or travelling on holiday should be excluded from the
timeframe committed).
Application Deadline: The Deadline for the summer programme is March 15.
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: Plot 7 Coronation Road,
Old Kampala (Opposite Old Kampala Primary School)
P.O.Box 33903, Kampala
Uganda
Telephone Number: +256 (0) 414 343 556 / +256 (0) 800-100555
Email Address: info@refugeelawproject.org
Website: www.refugeelawproject.org
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SOUTH ASIA HUMAN RIGHTS DOCUMENTATION
CENTER (SAHRDC)
Location: New Delhi, India
Organization Description: The South Asia Human Rights Documentation Centre
(SAHRDC) is a
network of individuals across the region. It seeks to investigate, document and disseminate information
about human rights treaties and conventions, human rights education, refugees, media freedom, prison
reforms, political imprisonment, torture, summary executions, disappearances and other cruel, inhuman
or degrading treatment.
Job and Program Description: The SAHRDC has a long-standing internship programme
. SAHRDC
welcomes students, mid-term career professionals and lawyers looking for a sabbatical with good
analytical and research aptitude. Most of these projects entail copious research work. Some of them
require travel within Asia. Interns are able to assume a significant amount of responsibility. All of
SAHRDC’s interns have seen their own projects through, from visiting a refugee camp or researching at
the Indian Law Institute or doing field visits to other Asian countries to writing most of the final reports
themselves. SAHRDC does not have paid internships available.
Duration: Not specified
Eligibility/Requirements: Interns must have a serious commitment to human rights and be prepared and
capable of hard and diligent research work.
How to Apply: Email
a detailed CV and a writing sample (can be a term paper between 10-15 pages).
SAHRDC encourages applicants to contact them if they require any further information or clarification.
Application Deadline: None specified
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: SAHRDC
Ravi Nair
22 Northend Complex
Ramakrishna Ashram Marg
New Delhi – 110001, India
Telephone Number: +91-11-23361120 / 23342717
Email Address: ravinairsahrdc@gmail.com
Website: http://www.hrdc.net
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SUPREME COURT OF ISRAEL
Location: Jerusalem, Israel
Organization Description: The Supreme Court
, which stands at the head of the judicial pyramid, is the
authorized interpreter of laws enacted by the Israeli parliament – the Knesset. It is the body that applies
the binding norms in Israel and develops the law in a proper and lawful manner, one building block on top
of the next. In developing the law, the Supreme Court gives expression to the values of the State of Israel
as a Jewish and democratic state, and strives to achieve a just judicial result. Even prior to the enactment
of the Basic Laws, the Supreme Court developed a philosophy of human rights, and its decisions
provided a response for the rights and interests of the individual, and of the general public in Israel, in
times of crisis and in times in which the security of the State was under threat.
Job and Program Description: The Supreme Court runs a successful and very competitive program for
Foreign Law Clerks. Over the years, the Court has enjoyed hosting clerks from all over the globe.
Foreign
clerks at the Supreme Court are assigned to a specific Justice and typically research comparative legal
issues and draft memoranda regarding legal questions which arise in pending cases. Foreign clerks will
likely find themselves engaging in several different areas of law such as public international law, criminal
law, civil law and constitutional law. Internships are unpaid.
Duration: Minimum 3 months
Eligibility/Requirements:
• Excellent student; preferably at least in 2
nd
year of law school
• Fluency in English; Hebrew or another language considered an asset
How to Apply: Email
the following material and include in the subject line "Foreign Law Clerk Application
- [Full name of the applicant]:"
• Cover letter indicating the period during which you would like to work at the Court, up-to-date CV,
law school transcript, writing sample, and two letters of recommendation, preferably at least one
from a law school professor.
Application Deadline: It is recommended that applications are sent at least 5 months prior to the
period(s) you wish to clerk at the Court. Applications are accepted during these periods:
• 15 February – 15 March
• 15 May – 15 June
• 15 August – 15 September
• 15 November – 15 December
Contact Information:
Email Address: jobs@court.gov.il
Website: https://www.gov.il/en
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UNITED NATIONS ASSOCIATION IN CANADA (UNA-
CANADA)
Location: Varies locations around the world
NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, UNA-CA has temporarily suspended its internship
program.
Organization Description: UNA-Canada
is an historic national civil society organization and registered
charity with the mandate to educate and engage citizens on the work of the United Nations and global
issues that affect us all. In summary, we grow Global Citizens. As the leading policy voice on
multilateralism in Canada, our work is framed by the 17 Sustainable Development Goals established by
the UN to guide the international community until 2030. UNA-Canada engages citizens and decision
makers at every level of Canadian society. We invest across generations, bringing empathy-based
educational resources on health, citizen education, diversity, peace and the environment to both the best
and the brightest and to most marginalized youth within Canada and in the world’s poorest countries.
Job and Program Description: UNA-Canada’s
International Development & Diplomacy Internship
Programme (IDDIP) is an avenue for qualified and motivated Canadian graduates and professionals to
gain work experience in the United Nations system. IDDIP offers successful applicants an international
internship with a UN Agency as a Junior Professional Consultant (JPC). UNA-Canada negotiates
meaningful, SDG-focused positions with United Nations Agencies, providing applicants with valuable,
demanding, and meaningful work experience in a field relevant to their studies and/or career aspirations.
JPCs are recruited, trained, and supported through their internships.
The programme, funded by the Government of Canada’s Youth Employment Strategy under the
International Youth Internship Program, offers modest living stipends to interns overseas that cover
accommodation, food and ground transportation. The programme also contributes to vaccines, insurance
and visa costs and covers the full price of airfare. Interns are responsible for researching, preparing, and
budgeting for their accommodation in their placement locations.
Duration: 6 months
Eligibility/Requirements:
• Canadian citizens or permanent residents
• Graduates of a post-secondary institution
• Interested in international development/affairs
• Between 18 and 30 years old at the time of selection
• Able to meet the eligibility criteria of the UN host organization following a suitability interview
• Have not previously participated in the Government of Canada's International Youth Internship
Program
How to Apply: Fill out the on line application, indicating preferably your three best placement options
according to those currently listed on the website
. Applications open every 6 months, please visit the
website frequently to see updates of new internship opportunities.
Application Deadlines: Varies with application periods
Contact Information:
Address: UNA-Canada
30 Metcalf St., Suite 400
Ottawa, ON K1P 5L4
Telephone Number: (613) 232-5751
Email Address: info@unac.org
Website: www.unac.org
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UNITED NATIONS CHILDREN’S FUND (UNICEF)
Location: New York, NY; various regional offices around the world
Organization Description: UNICEF
is the driving force that helps build a world where the rights of every
child are realized. UNICEF was created to work with others to overcome the obstacles that poverty,
violence, disease and discrimination place in a child’s path. UNICEF works in more than 190 countries,
territories and areas through country programmes and National Committees.
Job and Program Description: The UNICEF Internship Programme
offers eligible/qualified students at
both Headquarters and country offices the opportunity to acquire direct practical experience in UNICEF’s
work under the direct supervision of experienced UNICEF staff.
Duration: 6-26 weeks; Full time or part time, depending on the arrangement with your supervisor.
Eligibility/Requirements: To be considered for an internship, applicants must meet the following
requirements:
• Be enrolled in an undergraduate, graduate or Ph.D. degree programme or have graduated within
the past two years. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.
• Be proficient in at least one of UNICEF's working languages: English, French or Spanish. Fluency
in the working language of the office you are applying to is required.
• Have excellent academic performance as demonstrated by recent university or institution records.
• Have no immediate relatives (e.g. father, mother, brother, sister) working in any UNICEF office;
and have no other relatives in the line of authority which that you will report to.
• Individuals must demonstrate excellent academic performance through recent university or
institution records.
How to Apply: Applications are only accepted through the online job portal
.
Application Deadline: Varies with each specific internship
Contact Information:
Email Address: internship@unicef.org
Website: www.unicef.org
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UNITED NATIONS COMMISSION ON INTERNATIONAL
TRADE LAW (UNCITRAL)
Location: Vienna, Austria
Organization Description: The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law
is the core legal
body of the United Nations system in the field of international trade law. A legal body with universal
membership specializing in commercial law reform worldwide for over 50 years, UNCITRAL's business is
the modernization and harmonization of rules on international business.
Job and Program Description: The International Trade Law Division of the United Nations Office of
Legal Affairs, which is the substantive secretariat of UNCITRAL, offers an internship program
for a
selected number of applicants whose major field is commercial law, international trade law or private
international law. No financial assistance or remuneration is available. Internships are posted regularly to
the UN
career portal.
Duration: 2-6 months
Eligibility/Requirements: Varies with specific internship but generally will require:
• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
or be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum
Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must
commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.
• Fluency (spoken and written) in English or French; knowledge of other official languages of the
United Nations (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.
• Computer skills, including familiarity with applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
and Internet Research.
• Any advanced knowledge of work relating to web-site administration and familiarity with HTML
will be considered an asset.
How to Apply: To be considered for an internship at the UNCITRAL secretariat, interested candidates
must apply to the specific internship job opening through the UN career portal
.
Application Deadline: Varies with each specific internship
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: UNCITRAL Secretariat
Vienna International Centre
P.O. Box 500
A-1400 Vienna, Austria
Telephone Number: +43-(1) 26060-4060 or 4061
Fax Number: +43-(1) 26060-5813
Email: https://careers.un.org/support/en/Careers/Search
Website: www.uncitral.org
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UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE ON TRADE &
DEVELOPMENT (UNCTAD)
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Organization Description: Established in 1964, UNCTAD
promotes the development-friendly integration
of developing countries into the world economy. UNCTAD has progressively evolved into an authoritative
knowledge-based institution whose work aims to help shape current policy debates and thinking on
development, with a particular focus on ensuring that domestic policies and international action are
mutually supportive in bringing about sustainable development. The organization is the focal point within
the UN for the integrated treatment of trade and development and related issues in the areas of
investment, finance, technology, enterprise development and sustainable development.
Job and Program Description: The UNCTAD Headquarters Internship Programme
provides students
with a view to promoting a better understanding of trade and development issues and giving them insight
into how UNCTAD attempts to find solutions to these problems. As UNCTAD has no provision in its
budget to pay interns, all costs connected with internships must be borne by the students or by their
sponsoring institutions. Internships are posted regularly to the UN
career portal.
Duration: 2-6 months
Eligibility/Requirements: You must meet one of the following:
• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher)
• Be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum
Bachelor’s level or equivalent)
• Have graduated with a university degree, whom if selected, must commence the internship within
one year period of graduation
How to Apply: To be considered for an internship at the UNCTAD, interested candidates must apply to
the specific internship job opening through the UN career portal
.
Application Deadline: Varies with each specific internship
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: Internship Programme of UNCTAD
Human Resources Management Section
Resources Management Service
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
Palais des Nations, 8-14, Av.
De la Paix, CH-1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland
Telephone Number: +41 22 917 1234
Email Address: internships@unctad.org
Website: https://unctad.org
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UN WOMEN
Location: Headquarters in New York, NY; various offices around the world
Organization Description: UN Women
is the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the
empowerment of women. It is the global champion for gender equality, working to develop and uphold
standards and create an environment in which every woman and girl can exercise her human rights and
live up to her full potential. UN Women supports UN Member States as they set global standards for
achieving gender equality, and works with governments and civil society to design laws, policies,
programmes and services needed to ensure that the standards are effectively implemented and truly
benefit women and girls worldwide.
Job and Program Description: The UN Women Internship Programme
offers outstanding students the
opportunity to acquire direct exposure to UN Women’s work in areas such as strategic partnership,
communications, advocacy, policy, evaluation, human resources, programme planning, research and
data, finance, and ICT. Internship assignments vary greatly in terms of content. They may have a country-
specific, regional, sectoral, or thematic focus. Most interns support the design, implementation and
evaluation of UN Women projects and will learn about the work of gender and humanitarian action in an
international environment. Internships are unpaid.
Duration: 2-6 months; full-time and part-time both available
Eligibility/Requirements:
• You must be enrolled in a master’s, post-master’s or doctorate programme, or be in the final year
of a first university degree programme (bachelor’s level or equivalent).
• If you have recently graduated from university, you must be able to commence the internship
within one year of graduation.
How to Apply: Applications are only accepted online
through the specific internship posting and must
include a completed UN Women Personal History Form (see website), cover letter and resume.
Application Deadline: Varies with each specific internship
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: UN Women
220 East 42
nd
Street
New York, NY, 10017
USA
Telephone Number: (646) 781-4400
Fax Number: (646) 781-4444
Website: www.unwomen.org
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UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
(UNDP)
Location: Headquarters in New York, NY; various offices around the world
Organization Description: The United Nations Development Programme
(UNDP) is the United Nations’
largest provider of grant funding for development, and the main body for coordinating UN development
assistance. UNDP works in more than 170 countries and territories, helping to achieve the eradication of
poverty and the reduction of inequalities and exclusion. We help countries develop policies, leadership
skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities and build resilience in order to sustain development
results.
Job and Program Description: Internships
offer a small group of outstanding graduate-level students
the opportunity to acquire direct exposure to UNDP's work. They are designed to complement
development-oriented studies with practical experience in various aspects of multilateral technical
cooperation, but also complement other international studies, including law. Internships can take place in
a UNDP country office/regional center or at the organization's Headquarters in New York. Assignments
vary greatly in terms of content. Every attempt is made to match the interests of the intern with the needs
of the organization. These positions are unpaid.
Duration: Internships vary in length, however, do not exceed 6 months.
Eligibility/Requirements:
• Enrollment in a graduate-level degree programme or higher in a development related field such
as economics, international relations, anthropology, sociology, public or business administration,
or environmental studies. Only those students who will return to their studies upon completion of
their internship assignments are eligible.
• Demonstrated interest in the field of development
• Language skills: written and spoken proficiency in at least one, and preferably two of the three
working languages used by UNDP: English, French and Spanish. Fluency in Arabic, Portuguese,
Russian or Eastern European language is an asset.
• An interest in global mobility; adaptability to varied physical and other environments; a desire to
work with and gain the confidence and respect of people with different language, national and
cultural backgrounds.
• Respect for the principles of the UN Charter and the UNDP Statement of Purpose
How to Apply: Applications are only accepted online
through the specific internship posting.
Application Deadline: Varies with each specific internship
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: United Nations Development Programme (Headquarters)
One United Nations Plaza
New York, NY 10017
USA
Website: www.undp.org
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UN ECONOMIC COMMISSION FOR AFRICA
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Organization Description: The Economic Commission for Africa
(ECA) was established by the
Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of the United Nations in 1958 as one of the UN’s five regional
commissions. ECA’s mandate is to promote the economic and social development of its member States,
foster intra-regional integration, and promote international cooperation for Africa’s development.
Job and Program Description: ECA offers an internship programme
for students enrolled in a degree
programme in a graduate school at the time of application. The purpose of the internship program is to
provide experience to these students in order to enhance their educational experience through practical
work experience, to expose them to the work of the United Nations and, to provide UN offices with the
assistance of qualified students specialized in various professional fields. Interns are not financially
remunerated by the United Nations.
Duration: 2-6 months
Eligibility/Requirements: You must meet one of the following:
• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher)
• Have graduated with a university degree, whom if selected, must commence the internship within
one year period of graduation
How to Apply: Applications are only accepted online
through the specific internship posting.
Application Deadline: Varies with each specific internship
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: Human Resources Services Section,
UN Economic Commission for Africa
Menelik II Ave.
P.O. Box 3001
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Telephone Number: +251-11-544-5000
Fax Number: +251-11-551 4416
Website: http://www.uneca.org
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UNITED NATIONS ECONOMIC COUNCIL FOR EUROPE
(UNECE)
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Organization Description: The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
(UNECE) strives to
foster sustainable economic growth among its 56 member countries. To that end UNECE provides a
forum for communication among States; brokers international legal instruments addressing trade,
transport and the environment; and supplies statistics and economic and environmental analysis.
UNECE's major aim is to promote pan-European economic integration.
Job and Program Description: UNECE accepts interns from time to time on an ad hoc basis. The
internships
are open to graduate or post-graduate students, who have specialized in a field related to
UNECE programmes of work, namely: environment, transport, statistics, sustainable energy, trade, timber
and forests, housing and land management, population, economic cooperation and integration and
gender. Occasionally, the Commission has a need for interns with specific skills and will post those
internship opportunities. These internships are unpaid.
Duration: Typically 2-3 months; maximum 6 months
Eligibility/Requirements:
• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
or be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum
Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must
commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.
• Fluency (spoken and written) in English or French; knowledge of other official languages of the
United Nations (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.
How to Apply: Applications are only accepted online
through the specific internship posting.
Application Deadline: Varies with each specific internship
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: UN Economic Commission for Europe
Information Service
Palais des Nations
CH-1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland
Website: www.unece.org
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UNITED NATIONS ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM (UNEP)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Organization Description: The United Nations Environment Program
(UN Environment) is the leading
global environmental authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent
implementation of the environmental dimension of sustainable development within the United Nations
system, and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. Our mission is to provide
leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling
nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.
Job and Program Description: Students from a wide range of disciplines are able to apply, and
depending on qualifications, are selected for internships that relate either to the organization’s strategic
activities or to administrative or technical functions. Internships
afford you the opportunity to work in a
multi-cultural international organization. Positions are posted regularly on the website.
Duration: 2-6 months on a full-time basis
Eligibility/Requirements:
• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
or be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum
Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must
commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.
• Send a letter of endorsement from his/her educational institution, attesting to the fact that he/she
is currently a registered student and will continue to be enrolled for the envisaged period of the
internship. A letter from any one of the following personnel is suggested:
o Dean of Students or Dean of Faculty
o Registrar
o Placement Office
• Fluency in English; knowledge of any other UN language (French or Spanish) is an advantage.
How to Apply: Applications are only accepted online
through the specific internship posting.
Application Deadline: Varies with each specific internship
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: United Nations Avenue, Gigiri
PO Box 30552, 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Telephone Number: +254 (0)20 762 1234
Email Address:
unenvironment-info@un.org
Website: https://www.unenvironment.org
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UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR
REFUGEES (UNHCR)
Location: Geneva, Switzerland; various field offices
Organization Description: UNHCR
, the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organization dedicated to
saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for refugees, forcibly displaced communities and
stateless people. We work to ensure that everybody has the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge,
having fled violence, persecution, war or disaster at home. Since 1950, we have faced multiple crises on
multiple continents, and provided vital assistance to refugees, asylum-seekers, internally displaced and
stateless people, many of whom have nobody left to turn to. We help to save lives and build better futures
for millions forced from home.
Job and Program Description: UNHCR’s Internship Programme
offers eligible students and recent
graduates the opportunity to gain experience in the humanitarian sector in an international environment,
in line with their academic programme or future work in a field related to UNHCR’s mission. Internships
are offered at various locations depending on the needs and capacity of offices to receive and supervise
interns and provide them with meaningful assignments. Internships are unpaid and posted regularly on
the website.
Duration: 2-6 months on a full-time basis
Eligibility/Requirements:
• Recent graduate or current student in a graduate/undergraduate school programme from a
university or higher education facility accredited by UNESCO; and
• Have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in a field relevant to, or of interest to,
the work of the organization.
How to Apply: Applications are only accepted online
through the specific internship posting. There is
also an option to apply to an Internship Pool.
Application Deadline: Varies with each specific internship
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Case Postale 2500
CH-1211 Genève 2 Dépôt
Suisse
Telephone Number: +41 22 739 8111
Website: https://www.unhcr.org
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UNITED NATIONS INTERNATIONAL RESIDUAL
MECHANISM FOR INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL
TRIBUNALS
Location: Arusha, United Republic of Tanzania and The Hague, The Netherlands
Organization Description: The International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals
("Mechanism")
is mandated to perform a number of essential functions previously carried out by the International
Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (“ICTR”) and the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia
(“ICTY”). In carrying out these essential functions the Mechanism maintains the legacies of these two
pioneering ad hoc international criminal courts and strives to reflect best practices in the field of
international criminal justice.
Job and Program Description: The Internship Programme
offers professionals, graduate students, and
undergraduate students who are in their final stages of education the possibility to enhance their
professional training in the unique environment of one of the two branches of the Mechanism.
Legal
Internships provide a unique and exciting opportunity to gain insight into the day-to-day work of a
prominent international judicial institution.
Duration: 3-6 months on a full-time basis
Eligibility/Requirements:
• Must have a university degree or be in the final stage of their undergraduate studies. If the
applicant has already completed a four-year undergraduate university degree before commencing
graduate legal studies, he or she must have completed at least one year of graduate legal studies
by the time the internship commences.
• Preference is given to law graduates who are acquainted with one or more of the following
disciplines: international criminal law, public international law, international humanitarian law,
human rights law, criminal law, and criminology.
• Applicants must be proficient in English and/or French, both written and oral. Knowledge of other
languages – particularly Kinyarwanda or Swahili (if applying to the Arusha branch) or
Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian (if applying to the Hague branch) – is an asset.
• There is no age restriction for applicants.
How to Apply: Applications are processed through Inspira
, the United Nations’ career management
portal. Be sure to follow the instructions in each vacancy notice very carefully. Applicants must submit the
following documents in one email or envelope to their Branch of choice. If applying to all Branches, a
separate application must be submitted to each.
• Completed application form (Part I)
• Cover letter/letter of intent stating the reasons for applying
• Two letters of reference/recommendation (instructions in Part II)
• Copies of university/law studies transcripts (including courses taken and grades received)
• Writing sample, maximum 10 pages (preferably in a field relevant to the work of the Mechanism)
Application Deadline: Approximately 6 months before the official starting date of the internship.
Contact Information:
Arusha, Tanzania
Mailing Address: IRMCT Internship Office
Haki Road, Plot No. 486
Block A, Lakilaki Area
Arumeru District
P.O. Box 6016
Arusha, Tanzania
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Email Address: mict-internshipsarusha@un.org
The Hague, The Netherlands
Mailing Address: IRMCT Internship Office
Churchillplein 1, 2517 JW
The Hague, The Netherlands
Email Address: Chambers – MICTChambers-interns[email protected]
President’s Office – MICTPresidentsoffice-internship@un.org
Office of the Prosecutor – otpinternshipprogram@un.org
Website: https://www.irmct.org
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UNITED NATIONS OFFICE OF THE HIGH
COMMISSIONER FOR HUMAN RIGHTS (OHCHR)
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Organization Description: The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights
(UN Human Rights)
is the leading UN entity on human rights. The General Assembly entrusted both the High Commissioner
and her Office with a unique mandate to promote and protect all human rights for all people. The United
Nations human rights programme aims to ensure that the protection and enjoyment of human rights is a
reality in the lives of all people. UN Human Rights also plays a crucial role in safeguarding the integrity of
the three interconnected pillars of the United Nations – peace and security, human rights and
development.
Job and Program Description: Internships
at OHCHR are intended to: increase the intern's
understanding of current human rights issues at the international level and give them an insight into the
work of the United Nations and OHCHR in particular; and provide OHCHR and the United Nations Human
Rights mechanisms with the assistance and contribution of outstanding young students or graduates.
Interns are assigned to an organizational unit of OHCHR according to the needs of the Office and their
own areas of interest. They are involved, inter alia, in: researching human rights issues, drafting analytical
papers and reports, providing substantive and technical servicing of meetings, backstopping fact-finding
and technical cooperation activities as well as field operations and supporting other OHCHR activities,
depending on the exigencies of the Office.
As part of the internship programme, OHCHR endeavours to brief interns through a series of information
sessions on human rights issues conducted by staff of the Office.
Duration: 2-6 months
Eligibility/Requirements:
• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
or be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum
Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must
commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.
• Be able to cover the costs of travel, accommodation, as well as living expenses of the internship
• Be able to communicate fluently in English
• Be able to obtain the necessary visa and arrange your travel to the United Nations
• Be able to obtain medical insurance coverage for your stay in Switzerland
How to Apply: Applications are only accepted online
through the specific internship posting.
Application Deadline: Varies with each specific internship
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: Internship Programme
Internship Coordinator - Administrative Section (internships)
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
Palais des Nations, CH-1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland
Telephone Number: +41 22 917 9220
Email address: internsh[email protected]g
Website: www.ohchr.org
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UNITED NATIONS OFFICE AT VIENNA (UNOV) AND
THE UNITED NATIONS OFFICE ON DRUGS AND
CRIME (UNODC)
Location: Vienna, Austria
Organization Description: The United Nations Office at Vienna
(UNOV) was established on January 1,
1980 as the third United Nations Headquarters after New York and Geneva (and before Nairobi). It
performs representation and liaison functions with permanent missions to the United Nations (Vienna),
the host Government and intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations in Vienna.
Job and Program Description: The United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV) and the United Nations
Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) accept unpaid interns on an ad hoc basis. The purpose of our
Internship Programme
is to offer students from diverse academic backgrounds an educational experience
through practical work assignments within the international environment of the UN, while offering the
United Nations the assistance of qualified students specializing in various professional fields.
Duration: 2-6 months
Eligibility/Requirements:
• Be enrolled in a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher);
or be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum
Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or have graduated with a university degree and, if selected, must
commence the internship within a one-year period of graduation.
• Should be students of: Social and political sciences, psychology, economics, journalism, finance,
information technology, accounting, business administration, international relations, and
international law.
• Be able to cover the costs of travel, accommodation, as well as living expenses of the internship;
able to obtain the necessary visa and arrange your travel to the UN
• Be able to obtain medical insurance coverage for your stay in Switzerland
• Fluency in at least one of the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat (i.e. English
and French); Knowledge of other official UN languages (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Spanish)
would be an asset.
How to Apply: Applications are only accepted online
through the specific internship posting.
Application deadline: Varies with each specific internship
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: United Nations Office at Vienna
Vienna International Centre
PO Box 500
1400 Vienna, Austria
Telephone Number: +43-1-26060
Fax Number: +43-1-263 3389
Website: https://www.unov.org
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UNITED NATIONS INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
ORGANIZATION (UNIDO)
Location: Vienna, Austria; Brussels, Belgium; Genova, Switzerland; New York, USA
Organization Description: UNIDO
is the specialized agency of the United Nations that promotes
industrial development for poverty reduction, inclusive globalization and environmental sustainability.
Job and Program Description: The UNIDO ad hoc internship programme
has been established for
students from diverse academic backgrounds, however they offer internships specific to law. Its purpose
is to promote a better understanding of our Organization's goals and objectives and, at the same time, to
afford interns with an insight on how attempts are made to solve problems confronting developing
economies in the area of industrialization. Interns will receive practical experience on the work of UNIDO
or be able to conduct research on items of direct relevance to UNIDO's programme of work. Interns do
not receive any financial assistance.
Duration: 3-6 months; can be extended to 9 months
Eligibility/Requirements:
• Enrolled in a Law degree programme or; begin the internship within a year of completing a
Master's degree related to Law or; have a Bachelor's degree related to Law and be sponsored as
part of an academic or development programme
• Must be at least 20 years on the first day of the internship
• The applicant must possess a good working knowledge of English; Knowledge of other official
United Nations languages (French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese and Russian) is an asset.
• Applicants who are nationals of UNIDO Member States have priority
How to Apply: Send your CV at internsh[email protected]g
, and refer the areas in which you would be
interested in having your internship assignment
Deadline: Varies with each specific internship
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: UNIDO Headquarters
Vienna International Centre
Wagramerstr. 5
PO Box 300
A-1400 Vienna, Austria
Telephone Number: +43 (1) 26026-0
Fax Number: +43 (1) 2692669
Email Address:
Website: https://www.unido.org
Brussels Office
Mailing Address: UNIDO Brussels Office
UN House
37-40 Boulevard du Régent
B - 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Telephone Number: +32 2 511 16 90
Fax Number: +32 2 511 75 88
Geneva Office
Mailing Address: UNIDO Geneva Office
Palais des Nations
Le Bocage I, Room 85
8-14, Avenue de la Paix
81
CH-1211 Geneva 10, Switzerland
Telephone Number: +41 (22) 917 1423
Fax Number: +41 (22) 917 0059
New York Office
Mailing Address: UNIDO New York Office
Room DC1-1118
1, United Nations Plaza
New York, NY 10017, USA
Telephone Number: +1 (212) 963 6890, +1 (212) 963 6885
Fax Number: +1 (212) 963-7904
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UNITED NATIONS INSTITUTE FOR TRAINING AND
RESEARCH (UNITAR)
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Organization Description: The United Nations Institute for Training and Research
(UNITAR) was
established in 1965 as an autonomous body within the United Nations with the purpose of enhancing the
effectiveness of the Organization through appropriate training and research. UNITAR provides innovative
learning solutions to individuals, organizations and institutions to enhance global decision-making and
support country-level action for shaping a better future.
Job and Program Description: UNITAR offers a Traineeship programme
for students/recent graduates
interested in gaining profession experience in a multicultural environment and enhancing their
understanding of the UN system.
Duration: 6 months on a full-time basis
Eligibility/Requirements:
• Be enrolled in an undergraduate/graduate/postgraduate degree (within either international
relations, education, history, law, political science, languages or a related subject) or be a recent
graduate of the aforementioned.
• A high standard in both oral and written English are required. Knowledge of Arabic and/or French
is an advantage.
How to Apply: Candidates are invited to submit their application online
as soon as possible and well
before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement.
Application Deadlines: Varies with each specific internship
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: UNITAR
7 bis, Avenue de la Paix,
CH-1202 Geneva 2, Switzerland
Geneva, Switzerland
Telephone Number: +41 22 917 8400
Fax Number: +41 22 917 8047
Email Address: estaffing@unitar.org
Website: www.unitar.org
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UNITAR NEW YORK OFFICE
Location: New York, NY
Organization Description: Opened in 1996, the UNITAR New York Office’s
key responsibility is to
organize training for delegates of UN Member States and Permanent Missions. The New York
Representational Office also has the duty of strengthening UNITAR's cooperation with the United Nations
Secretariat, programmes and funds, as well as with academia, foundations, and the private sector in the
Americas.
Job and Program Description: The purpose of the internship programme
at UNITAR New York Office is
to provide an opportunity for university and graduate students to obtain hands-on experience in
multilateral diplomacy. The experience gained is unique and will greatly enhance a student's
understanding and appreciation for the UN. Individuals from diverse academic backgrounds may be
assigned to UNITAR, where their educational experience can be enhanced through practical work
assignment while they provide the Institute with their assistance as qualified individuals specialized in
various professional fields. Internships are unpaid.
Duration: 1-6 months on a full-time basis; part-time is possible based on organizational needs
Eligibility/Requirements:
• Be enrolled in a degree programme in a graduate school (university degree or higher) or post-
graduate programme at the time of application and during the internship
• Be enrolled in full-time studies at a university or equivalent institution towards the completion of a
degree
• Be enrolled in a post-secondary institution other than a university or equivalent institution at the
time of application and during the internship
• Have completed their studies at a post-secondary institution other than a university or equivalent
institution and obtained the respective certificate or diploma and are enrolled in full-time or part-
time studies at the time of the application and during the internship
How to Apply: Candidates are invited to submit their application online
as soon as possible and well
before the deadline stated in the vacancy announcement.
Application Deadlines: None specified
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: UNITAR, New York Office
801 1st Avenue 2nd floor,
New York, NY 10017, USA
Telephone Number: (212) 963-9196
Fax Number: (212) 963-9686
Email Address: nyo@unitar.org
Website: https://unitar.org/ny
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UNITED NATIONS INTERREGIONAL CRIME AND
JUSTICE RESEARCH INSTITUTE (UNICRI)
Location: Turin, Italy
Organization Description: The United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute
(UNICRI) is a United Nations entity established in 1965 to support countries worldwide in crime
prevention and criminal justice. UNICRI acts with its partners in the international community to: advance
understanding of crime-related problems; foster just and efficient criminal justice systems; support the
respect of international instruments and other standards and facilitate international law enforcement
cooperation and judicial assistance.
Job and Program Description: The objective of the internship programme
is to enhance the educational
experience of graduate and post-graduate students from diverse academic backgrounds through practical
work assignments and on-the-job experience, to expose them to the work of the United Nations and to
provide UNICRI with the assistance of highly qualified students specialized in various professional fields.
Internships are unpaid.
Duration: 2-6 months
Eligibility/Requirements: At the time of application you must:
• Be enrolled in a related field in graduate school programme (second university degree or
equivalent, or higher); or be enrolled in the final academic year of a first university degree
programme (minimum Bachelor’s level or equivalent); or have graduated with a university degree
and if selected, must commence the internship within 1 year of graduation.
• Not be a person who is the child or sibling of a staff member
• Be fluent in at least one of the working languages of the United Nations (English and French).
Knowledge of other official languages of the United Nations (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and
Spanish) is an asset.
How to Apply: Applications are only accepted online
through the specific internship posting
Application Deadline: Varies with each specific internship
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: Internship Coordinator, UNICRI
Viale Maestri del Lavoro, 10
10127 Turin, Italy
Telephone Number: +39 011 6537 111
Fax Number: +39 011 6313 368
Email Address: unicri.pub[email protected]g
Website: http://www.unicri.it
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UNITED NATIONS PROGRAMME ON HIV/AIDS
(UNAIDS)
Location: Geneva, Switzerland
Organization Description: The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)
is the main
advocate for accelerated, comprehensive and coordinated global action on the epidemic. UNAIDS'
mission is to lead, strengthen and support an expanded response to HIV and AIDS that includes
preventing transmission of HIV, providing care and support to those already living with the virus, reducing
the vulnerability of individuals and communities to HIV and alleviating the impact of the epidemic.
Job and Program Description: UNAIDS grants internships
to selected post-secondary students to
allow them to participate in the work of UNAIDS and to enable them to deepen their knowledge and
understanding of UNAIDS' goals, policies and activities. UNAIDS only proposes internship opportunities
at the Secretariat in Geneva, Switzerland. No remuneration of any kind is offered and the intern must
meet all expenses for travel and subsistence and have adequate health insurance. UNAIDS provides
accident insurance coverage only.
Duration: 6 weeks – 6 months on a full-time basis
Eligibility/Requirements:
• Post-secondary student engaged in a course of study leading to a formal qualification in an
approved university programme at the under-graduate or post-graduate level
• Able to adapt to a varying workload in a multicultural environment
• Have a sense of responsibility and ownership
• Knowledge and use of standard computer software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Good written communication skills in English and in an UN official second language.
• Persons closely related by blood or by marriage to staff members are not eligible for internships
How to Apply: Applications are only accepted online
through the specific internship posting
Application Deadline: Varies with each specific internship
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: UNAIDS Secretariat
20, Avenue Appia
CH-1211 Geneva 27
Switzerland
Telephone Number: +41 22 791 36 66
Fax Number: +41 22 791 4187
Website: https://www.unaids.org
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UNITED NATIONS RELIEF AND WORKS AGENCY FOR
PALESTINE REFUGEES IN THE NEAR EAST (UNRWA)
Location: Amman, Jordan; Beirut, Lebanon; Jerusalem; Brussels, Belgium; New York, NY
Organization Description: The
United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the
Near East (UNRWA) provides assistance, protection and advocacy for some 5 million registered
Palestine refugees in Jordan, Lebanon, Syria and the occupied Palestinian territory, pending a solution to
their plight. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states. The
Agency’s services encompass education, health care, relief and social services, camp infrastructure and
improvement, microfinance and emergency assistance, including in times of armed conflict.
Job and Program Description: A limited number of internships
are offered in UNRWA Agency’s offices
or Headquarters. The internships provide a valuable opportunity to familiarise yourself with substantive
humanitarian and development policy issues and the UN system. Internships are unpaid.
Duration: 3-11 months on a full-time basis; varies with agency office location
Eligibility/Requirements: Applicants generally require the following:
• Master’s degree; enrollment in a Law master’s degree programme
• Demonstrated excellent language, research and writing skills
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Past experience in a professional office environment is an asset; prior academic/internship
experience with the European Union (EU) Institutions (Brussels only)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office
How to Apply: Email or fax your application listings below. Provide a cover letter of motivation and a
CV/resume to the appropriate office contact where you would like to intern
Application Deadline: None specified
Contact Information:
Amman, Beirut, Jerusalem
Email Address: internship@unrwa.org
Brussels, Belgium
Fax Number: +32 2 290 3439
Email Address: brusselsoffice_internships@unrwa.org
New York, NY
Telephone Number: (212) 963 2255
Email Address: newyorkoffice@unrwa.org
Website: https://www.unrwa.org
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UNITED NATIONS SYSTEM STAFF COLLEGE (UNSSC)
Location: Turin, Italy; Bonn, Germany
Organization Description: With its Headquarters in Turin, Italy, and its second Campus in Bonn,
Germany, the UN System Staff College
(UNSSC) has been running courses and delivering learning
initiatives to United Nations personnel for more than a decade, reaching on average 10, 000 beneficiaries
across the globe each year. Through its programmes and services, the UNSSC can assist UN
organizations and their staff to develop the skills and competencies needed to meet the global challenges
faced by the UN.
Job and Program Description: The objective of the internship programme
at the UNSSC is to provide a
framework by which graduate and post-graduate students from diverse academic backgrounds may be
assigned to the UNSSC where their educational experience can be enhanced through practical work
assignments; to expose them to the work of the UNSSC, and to provide the UNSSC with the assistance
of qualified students specialized in various professional fields. Interns receive a stipend to cover basic
costs. Internships are posted regularly to the
website.
Duration: 3-6 months on a full-time basis
Eligibility/Requirements:
• Applicants must either be enrolled in a Master's or in a Ph.D. programme; enrolled in the final
year of a Bachelor’s programme; or are within one year after graduation from a Bachelor’s,
Master’s or Ph.D. programme.
• Demonstrated interest in the field of development
• Applicants must also be fully proficient in English; working knowledge of another UN official
language is an asset
How to Apply: Applications are only accepted online
through the specific internship posting
Application Deadline: Varies with each specific internship
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: United Nations System Staff College
Viale Maestri del Lavoro 10
10127 Torino
Italy
Telephone Number: +39 011 65 35 911
Fax Number: +39 011 65 35 902
Email Addresses: recruitment@unssc.org
Website: https://www.unssc.org
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WASHINGTON OFFICE ON LATIN AMERICA (WOLA)
Location: Washington, DC
Organization Description: WOLA
is a non-profit policy, research and advocacy organization working to
advance democracy, human rights, and social and economic justice in Latin America and the Caribbean.
WOLA staff interacts with congressional offices, the State Department, the media, and non-governmental
and international organizations. WOLA seeks to influence policy in many ways: briefing congressional
offices, writing reports and issue briefs, organizing press conferences and seminars, addressing
academic audiences and working with the media.
Job and Program Description: WOLA’s Sally Yudelman Internship Program
works to give interns a
broad exposure to the foreign policy-making process and aims to familiarize its interns with current events
in Latin America through regular meetings with our staff and by attending NGO coalition meetings,
congressional hearings, and other discussions and events. Upon arrival each intern is assigned to work
with a WOLA Associate on one issue and will produce a detailed research project that meets the intern’s
interests and the Associate’s needs. At the end of the semester, the results of the research project will be
presented to WOLA’s staff. One project will be selected, and the intern will publish an article related to
their project in WOLA’s newsletter.
Duration: 20-25 hours per week
Eligibility/Requirements:
• A demonstrated interest in human rights, democracy and economic justice in Latin America;
• Initiative and flexibility; the ability to work in a fast-paced environment; good organizational skills;
follow-through and attention to detail; motivated, self-starting
• A minimum of intermediate-advanced Spanish proficiency is required; intermediate Portuguese
language abilities and technical skills are highly desired
• Must be currently in undergraduate studies; knowledge in international law, international relations,
foreign policy, or political science is beneficial
• Experience with translation, technical writing, and research is a plus
• Due to the paid nature of this internship you must be authorized to work in the United States.
How to Apply: Email
the following application material to Cayla Spear (in one email):
• Resume; Cover letter (provide two copies, one in English and one in Spanish). In the coverletter,
state: your dates of availability; your internship preference (fundraising, communications, or
foreign policy), why you want to intern at WOLA; and, your Spanish language abilities.
• Written letters of recommendation that includes email addresses and daytime phone numbers
• Writing samples (no more than 1-2 pages) in English and Spanish on a topic of your choice
Application Deadline:
• March 9: Summer Internship (early June through August)
• June 1: Fall Internship (late August through December)
• November 20: Spring Internship (mid-January through May)
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: Washington Office on Latin America
1666 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 400
Washington, DC 20009
USA
Telephone Number: (202) 797-2171
Email Address: Cayla Spear, internapp@wola.org
Website: https://www.wola.org
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WESTERN LAW INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (WLIP)
Location: Various locations around the world
Organization Description: Through our thriving Western Law Internship Program (WLIP), students have
the opportunity to intern with government departments, international organizations, corporations and
firms. The WLIP provides students with the opportunity to expand their knowledge of international,
domestic and comparative law issues while applying their legal skills in a professional environment.
Job and Program Description: In many of the internships, interns are asked to research and analyze
international, comparative and domestic law issues for their organizations. In addition, interns may be
asked to assist in United Nations sessions or international, governmental, nongovernmental or client
meetings. Some internships are geared towards providing students with experience in global business,
banking or sport law, while others are focused on public law. Students selected for the internship program
are provided with a significant stipend meant to assist with basic expenses, such as airfare,
accommodation and living expenses, during the internship.
In recent years, Western Law students participated in these Western Law Internship Program
opportunities:
• Canadian Environmental Law Association
• Canadian Red Cross in Ottawa
• CIBC World Markets Inc. in Toronto through McCarthy Tétrault LLP Business Law Internship
• Debwewin Summer Law Internship in various Ontario locations
• Newmont in Vancouver, B.C. through the Cassels Brock & Blackwell International Student
Internship in Mining Finance
• Ontario Bar Association
• United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Canada (UNHCR)
• World Bank Group in Washington D.C. through Thornton Grout Finnigan LLP – World Bank
Group Internship in Bankruptcy and Insolvency Law
Duration: Internships typically last for 10 - 12 weeks, usually from early or mid-May until late July. Most
internships can be arranged with dates in mind such as August Toronto articling recruitment interviews.
Eligibility/Requirements: The WLIP internships are open to current first and second year Western Law
students. Students are eligible to participate in only one WLIP internship during their JD studies.
The criteria for the selection of successful recipients include the following:
• Demonstrated academic and research abilities (including writing skills);
• Demonstrated interest in the area of law covered by the internship (e.g. courses,
volunteer/professional work);
• Demonstrated initiative, commitment and ability to handle multiple tasks in a professional manner;
• Depending on the internship, ability to speak other languages may be an asset.
How to Apply: The announcements about the call for WLIP applications will be posted in the SLS Daily.
Plan to attend the WLIP information sessions held during the Fall Term, which will provide an opportunity
to hear from past summer’s participants. The details of each call for applications can be found in
ATLAS
on all Western Law internship pages. Applications will be accepted through the ATLAS database. The
following will be required to submit an application:
• Cover Letter
• Law school marks ("web academic report")
• Resume
• Names of two references (no letters)
Contact information:
Telephone Number: (519) 661-3831
Website: https://law.uwo.ca/international
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WOMEN’S INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE FOR PEACE AND
FREEDOM (WILPF)
Location: Geneva, Switzerland; New York, NY; London, UK
Organization Description: The Women's International League for Peace and Freedom
(WILPF) was
founded in 1915 during World War I, with Jane Addams as its first president. WILPF works to achieve
through peaceful means world disarmament, full rights for women, racial and economic justice, an end to
all forms of violence, and to establish those political, social, and psychological conditions which can
assure peace, freedom, and justice for all.
Job and Program Description: WILPF International often offers internships
for individuals who wish to
learn more about disarmament, women, peace and security issues, women’s human rights, grassroots
communications and NGO management in the context of the United Nations and international
organisations. Interns are paid a monthly stipend of 900 CHF. Internships are posted to the careers page
regularly.
Duration: Minimum of 4-6 months
Eligibility/Requirements: Eligible candidates must be self-motivated, able to work independently, willing
to learn, open minded, flexible, and not afraid to take initiative. Must have fluency in English - oral and
written; fluency in other languages can be a plus
How to Apply: All applications must be submitted in English and should state clearly for which internship
the application is submitted. Selections will be made on the basis of:
• A resume indicating education, relevant past activities and experience.
• A cover letter giving reasons for wanting to follow the programme.
• For the Disarmament and Human Rights internships: a 1000-1500 word essay about a current
human rights or disarmament issue. Why does this issue interest you?
• Two recommendations from non-family members. Persons writing recommendations should
indicate their relationship to the applicant and evaluate the candidate according to: her ability to
take initiative in developing activities; her commitment to working for peace and justice; her skills
in written and oral communication and her fluency in English; her maturity in working as part of a
team. All recommendations are kept confidential.
Application Deadline: Varies with each specific internship
Contact Information:
Geneva, Switzerland
Mailing Address: Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom,
Rue de Varembé 1
Case Postale 28,
1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland
Telephone Number: +41 (0) 22 919 70 80
Fax Number: +41 (0) 22 919 70 81
Email Address: internship@wilpf.ch
New York, NY
Mailing Address: 777 UN Plaza, 6
th
Floor
New York, NY 10017
USA
Telephone Number: (212) 682-1265
Fax Number: (212) 286-8211
Website:
https://wilpf.org
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WILSON CENTER
Location: Washington, DC
Organization Description: The Wilson Center
, chartered by Congress in 1968 as the official memorial to
President Woodrow Wilson, is the nation’s key non-partisan policy forum for tackling global issues
through independent research and open dialogue to inform actionable ideas for the policy community. At
the Wilson Center, preeminent scholars and experts research topics of national and international
relevance. Through public meetings and events, broadcast media and social media and a wide range of
outreach activities, the Wilson Center is engaged in the global dialogue of ideas.
Job and Program Description: The Wilson Center offers a wide range of internship opportunities
to
current, recent, or returning college students. There are at least 80-90 interns at the Center at any given
time. Availability of positions generally corresponds to the beginning of the fall, spring and summer terms.
Most internships are unpaid. The Center has two different internship programs:
Research Assistant
Internships and Staff Assistant Internships with separate applications and deadlines. Many interns are
research assistants for our visiting scholars, contributing directly to research on a wide range of projects.
Other interns work in staff offices. The Center interns have the opportunity to develop both research and
professional skills, and to participate in the numerous activities and events.
Duration: Internship appointments are generally consistent with academic calendars and last
approximately 9-12 weeks. A research assistant typically works 12-15 hours a week per scholar and staff
assistants typically work 10-20 hours a week. Staff Assistant Internships cannot exceed one year in
duration.
Eligibility/Requirements: All internships generally require the following:
• At least a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent from a non-U.S. institution
• Be a current undergraduate/graduate student, recent graduate (within one calendar year), or
have been accepted to enter an advanced degree program (within the next year)
• Strong research and/or administrative skills, be detail-oriented, be able to work independently and
collectively as part of group
• International programs might require working knowledge of a foreign language
• Valid work authorization in the United States
How to Apply: For Staff Assistant Internships, applications are only accepted through the specific job
posting on the careers website
.
For Research Assistant Internships, applicants will need to email
the following in Word compatible or PDF
documents in one complete email:
• A completed WWICS Internship Application Form
• Cover Letter (indicating academic interests or areas of interest)
• Current Resume (indicating relevant coursework)
• 3-5 page Writing Sample or excerpt of a recent research paper with separate Works Cited page
• 2 letters of recommendation highlighting the applicant’s writing, research, and/or language skills
• Transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable); transcripts will be used to determine if the applicant
has taken relevant course work so applicants should submit transcripts from all undergraduate
and graduate institutions (if applicable)
Application Deadlines:
• For Staff Assistant Internships, deadlines vary with the specific job posting.
• For Research Assistant Internships, the deadlines are as follows:
• Internships beginning in January – October 31
• Internships beginning in June – March 31
• Internships beginning in September – July 15
Contact Information:
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Mailing Address: Ms. Elinor Harty
Internship Program Coordinator
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars
One Woodrow Wilson Plaza
1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20004-3027
USA
Telephone Number: (202) 691-4000
Email Address: internships@wilsoncenter.org
Website: https://www.wilsoncenter.org
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WORLD BANK
Location: Headquarters in Washington, DC; regional offices around the world
Organization Description: The World Bank Group
’s mission is to fight poverty and improve the living
standards of people in the developing world. It is a development Bank that provides loans, policy advice,
technical assistance and knowledge sharing services to low and middle income countries to reduce
poverty. The Bank promotes growth to create jobs and to empower poor people to take advantage of
these opportunities.
Job and Program Description: The World Bank Internship Program
offers highly motivated individuals
an opportunity to be exposed to the mission and work of the World Bank Group in international
development. The internship allows individuals to bring new perspectives, innovative ideas and latest
research experience into the Bank’s work and improve their skills while working in a diverse environment.
An internship at the World Bank is an opportunity to learn while gaining practical experience. Interns
generally find the experience to be rewarding and interesting. In addition, it is a way to enhance their CVs
with practical work experience. This is a paid internship.
Duration: 10-12 weeks
Eligibility/Requirements:
• Must have an undergraduate degree and be enrolled in a full-time graduate study program
(pursuing a Master's or Ph.D.’s degrees with plans to return to school full-time)
• Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of languages such as: French, Spanish, Russian,
Arabic, Portuguese, and Chinese is desirable.
• Computing skills are advantageous
• Must hold valid work authorization in internship country
How to Apply: Applications must be submitted online through the specific job posting and must include
the following material: Curriculum Vitae (CV), Statement of Interest, and Proof of Enrollment in a graduate
degree, and a short essay providing a response to a research question posed by the Legal Vice
Presidency for the prevailing application period
Application Deadline:
• Summer (June-August) - December 1 - December 31
• Fall (September – December) – April 1 – April 31
• Spring (March - May) - October 1-31
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: The World Bank
1818 H Street, NW
Washington, DC 20433
USA
Phone Number: (202) 473-1000
Fax Number: (202) 477-6391
Website: http://www.worldbank.org
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WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO)
Location: Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland; regional and country offices around the world
NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the WHO Internship Programme has been temporarily
suspended.
Organization Description: The World Health Organization
(WHO) is the United Nations specialized
agency for health. It was established on April 7, 1948. This day is now known as World Health Day. WHO
was founded on the principle that health is a human right and all people should enjoy the highest
standard of health. This aspiration towards better health for everyone, everywhere has guided the
Organization’s work ever since.
Job and Program Description: WHO's Internship Programme
offers a wide range of opportunities for
graduate and postgraduate students to gain insight in the technical and administrative programmes of
WHO while enriching their knowledge and experience in the health field, thereby contributing to the
advancement public health.
The objectives of the internship programme are to: provide a framework for assigning postgraduate
students from diverse academic backgrounds to WHO programmes that can enhance their educational
experience through practical assignments, expose students to the work of WHO, and provide WHO
programmes with input from students specializing in various fields. Most students are placed in health-
related programmes, although other disciplines can be considered as appropriate such as
communication, external relations or human resources. Internships are unpaid.
Duration: 6-24 weeks
Eligibility/Requirements:
• You are at least 20 years of age on the date of application.
• You are enrolled in a course of study at a university leading to a formal qualification (graduate or
postgraduate) (applicants who have already graduated may also qualify for consideration
provided that they apply to the internship within six months after completion of their formal
qualification).
• Completed 3 years of full-time studies (bachelor's level or equivalent)
• You are not related to a WHO staff member (i.e. child, sibling, parent)
• You are fluent at least in one of the working languages of the office of assignment.
• You have not previously participated in WHO’s Internship Programme.
• You hold a valid passport of a WHO Member State
.
How to Apply: Applications are only accepted online through the Global Vacancy Notice
Application Deadline: Between January-June and July-December
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: WHO Headquarters in Geneva
Avenue Appia 20
1211 Geneva, Switzerland
Telephone Number: +41 22 7912111
Email Address: erecruit@who.int
Website: https://www.who.int
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WORLD INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ORGANIZATION
(WIPO)
Location: Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland with external offices in Alger, Algeria; Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil; Beijing, China; Tokyo, Japan; Moscow, Russia; Singapore; Nigeria; New York, USA
Organization Description: World Intellectual Property Organization
is the global forum for intellectual
property (IP) services, policy, information and cooperation. We are a self-funding agency of the United
Nations, with 192 member states. Our mission is to lead the development of a balanced and effective
international IP system that enables innovation and creativity for the benefit of all. Our mandate,
governing bodies and procedures are set out in the WIPO Convention, which established WIPO in 1967.
Job and Program Description: The WIPO Internship Program
is open to students and graduates from
all regions of the world with a background in law, particularly in intellectual property. The WIPO Internship
Program supports WIPO’s mission enabling interns to learn about the core values and initiatives of WIPO.
It provides an opportunity for interns to complement their education and to develop their professional
skills and experience through participation in work in an international context. WIPO also benefits from
the contributions of interns, who bring fresh perspectives and knowledge of the latest research in their
specialist fields. Interns are paid a stipend based on internship category.
Duration: Varies with internship category
from 3-6 months or 3-12 months on a full-time basis
Eligibility/Requirements:
• Enrolled in a first-level or advanced university degree or have completed a degree within the past
two years and meet the criteria of one of WIPO’s internship categories
• Very good knowledge of English and/or French
• Knowledge of any of the following would be an advantage: Arabic, Chinese, German, Japanese,
Korean, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish
• Proficient IT skills ((Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other relevant IT applications)
How to Apply: Applications are only accepted through the Internship Roster
Application Deadline: None specified as the Roster is open all year round and applications are reviewed
when a specific internship opportunity becomes available.
Contact Information:
Mailing Address: Headquarters
World Intellectual Property Organization
34, chemin des Colombettes
CH-1211 Geneva 20, Switzerland
Telephone Number: +41 22 338 9111
Fax Number: +41 22 733 5428
Website: https://www.wipo.int
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USEFUL RESOURCES AND ASSOCIATIONS
In addition to this guide, you may find the following resources helpful in your search for an international
internship or fellowship opportunity:
Western Law’s Career and Profession Development Office (CPDO) – CPDO
provides information,
resources and programming to help you succeed in today’s competitive job market. The office also offers
individual one-on-one counseling/coaching to prepare you for the recruitment process.
An appointment can be made with by logging into WERC and selecting the 'Appointment' tab, or by calling
519-661-2111 x88809
The BIG Guide to Living and Working Overseas – The BIG Guide contains expert advice on gaining
experience through study and internships, succeeding and adapting to overseas living, career planning, job
searching, composing international resumes, conducting international interviews, choosing specific
professions abroad and has 3,000+ carefully researched organizations offering professional jobs and
international career resources. While the author is no longer updating it, you can still purchase a copy online
through Amazon.ca or Chapters.ca.
Finding and Funding International Public Service Opportunities – This resource provides a
comprehensive list of books and websites, along with general job search tips and job postings.
Associations Websites
American Society of International Law https://www.asil.org
Asian Society of International Law https://www.asiansil.org
Australian and New Zealand Society of Int’l Law http://anzsil.org.au
Canadian Council on International Law www.ccil-ccdi.ca
European Society of International Law www.esil-sedi.eu
International Law Students Association www.ilsa.org
The Indian Society of International Law www.isil-aca.org
The International Law Association www.ila-hq.org
