International Criminal Court, Internship Office of Public Counsel for the Defence

• Conduct research on a wide range of complex legal issues;
• Draft memoranda, summaries, legal notes, and meeting minutes;
• Follow proceedings to assist with team assistance;
• Participate in internal meetings of the Court and presentations to external groups.

• All Candidates must have an advanced degree in law (L.L.M. or J.D.) or be in the final stages of their legal studies at a recognised university having undertaken coursework in international /national criminal law, comparative law and criminology, public international law, international humanitarian law and/or human rights. Candidates are expected to have a very good record of academic performance.
• Internship placements focus on candidates in the early stages of their professional careers. Practical experience is not an essential prerequisite for selection. Should there be a practical experience that is relevant to the work of the Court, it may be considered an asset. Applicants must have less than three years of relevant full-time professional experience to be considered for an internship.

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

Knowledge, Skills and Habilities:

• Ablility to adapt to multicultural and multilingual working environment.
• Strong teamwork skills (listens, consults and communicates proactively) with equal ability to work independently.
• Good research and drafting skills.
• High standard of computer skills (including Microsoft Office applications and electronic databases).