Internship - Presidency - Legal and Enforcement Unit

Overview

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is seeking interns for its Legal and Enforcement Unit within the Presidency. The internship aims to support the Presidency's judicial and legal functions, including research and drafting.

Key Responsibilities

• Conducting in-depth legal research in administrative, human rights and public international law and other relevant areas of law, on both procedural and substantive issues, in support of the Presidency’s decisions on applications for judicial review;
• Providing support in all aspects of the enforcement of sentences and international cooperation;
• Assisting in drafting legal opinions on the interpretation of the Court's legal texts, ASP resolutions, international treaties, etc.;
• Providing support in the preparation and servicing internal meetings and committees;
• Assisting in the preparation of speeches, letters, background papers and reports for the President and the Presidency;
• Performing any other duties as assigned.

Required Experience

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.

Qualifications

All Candidates must have a degree or be in the final stages of their studies at a recognised university, demonstrating very good knowledge in public international law, international humanitarian law, human rights law, comparative law, or international /national criminal law. Candidates are expected to have a very good record of academic performance.

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