Visiting Professional - External (Defence or Victims) Legal Teams

International Criminal Court - ICC

Internship Closes 31 Dec 2026 8 months left

Overview

Visiting Professionals will support external legal teams representing defendants or victims before the Court by preparing background documents, conducting research, and producing reports and opinions.


Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare background documents on factual issues related to the case.
  • Carry out research and produce reports and opinions on issues relevant to the case in the Visiting Professional’s field of expertise.
  • Other tasks proposed by counsel.
Required Experience

Candidates must have at least 3 (three) years of relevant professional experience. Practical experience that is relevant to the work of the Court may be considered an asset.

Qualifications

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

Other Details
Languages Required
Proficiency in one of the working languages of the Court, French or English, is required.
Languages Preferred
Working knowledge of the other working language (French or English) is desirable. Knowledge of another official language of the Court (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Spanish) is an asset.
Contract Duration
Between one and six months (to be agreed to prior to commencement).
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Internship and visiting professional placements at the ICC are unfunded. The ICC is not able to provide participants with any remuneration, nor is it possible to provide reimbursement for expenses incurred prior, during or after the internship or visiting professional placement.
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