IBA ICC & ICL Legal Internship Programme (The Hague)

• It is important that you thoroughly research the work of The IBA Hague Office and convey your passion for that specific internship in your application and interview.
• The application process involves sending a CV/resume, cover letter, application form and writing sample (max.5 pages long) to Hague.internprogramme@int-bar.org before the closing date.
• As a large proportion of the work you will undertake during the internship will involve writing reports, letters, or assisting in the preparation of academic articles, we ask for a writing sample as part of the application process, on a topic of your choosing. This is useful for us to see how you structure a piece of written work and how you form and support an argument.
• We aim to inform you if you have been successful and invite you to interview approximately 4 weeks after the closing date.
• Please note that the ICC & ICL Internship Programme is currently offered as a limited remote internship only. 

How to apply/Application form

Intake dates and deadlines

• The Hague office currently has intakes for 3-month periods, with the possibility of an extension for another 3 months if proven successful. 
• If your application is successful, you will receive an email invitation for an online interview.
• The Hague office only corresponds with shortlisted candidates and within 4 weeks after the closing date.
• Applications for The Hague close 1,5 months prior to the start date.

For more information, closing dates and to download the application forms click here

The Hague Office, located at Nassaulaan 19, in The Hague, The Netherlands, currently offers remote internships only. Interns will be supporting the IBA's International Criminal Court and International Criminal Law Programme.

The Programme monitors issues related to fairness and equality of arms at the ICC and other The Hague-based war crimes tribunals and encourages the legal community to engage with the work of these Courts. The IBA’s work includes thematic legal analysis of proceedings, and ad hoc evaluations of legal, administrative and institutional issues which could potentially affect the rights of defendants, the impartiality of proceedings and the development of international justice.

The Programme also acts as the interface between the Courts and the global legal community. As such, special focus is placed on monitoring emerging issues of particular relevance to lawyers and collaborating with key partners on specific activities to increase engagement of the legal community on ICC and ICL issues. ​​​​​​​ Programme information is disseminated through regular reports, expert discussions, workshops and other events and expert legal analysis on issues relevant to our mandate. It consults and interacts with Courts’ officials, civil society organisations, academics and international lawyers.

Main responsibilities of our interns include:

• Monitoring issues of fair trials rights and equality of arms at the ICC and other The Hague-based tribunals;
• Extensive research and writing;
• Collection of material for IBA reports;
• Analysis of evolving ICL jurisprudence and policy developments;
• Preparation of briefing notes for meetings, presentations and events;
• Taking notes at meetings, presentations and events;
• Assist with organising internal database of monitoring and research material;
• Assist with routine office administration as required.

Skills and experience required:

• Advanced studies in International Criminal Law;
• Excellent research, writing and analysis skills;
• Strong interpersonal oral and written skills;
• Familiarity with computer based research;
• Fluent written and spoken English;
• Experience organising or contributing to workshops and/or seminars advantageous;
• Prior intern experience at the ICC, ICTY or other international organization is advantageous;