IBA ICC Programme - legal internships
About the IBA ICC Programme
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he International Bar Assoication (IBA)'s Human Rights Institute commenced the IBA International Criminal Court (ICC) Programme in 2005. The Programme monitors fair trial and defence related issues at the ICC and encourages the legal community to engage with the work of the Court. The IBA’s work includes thematic legal analysis of the ICC’s pre-trial and trial 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 Court and the global legal community. As such, special focus is placed on monitoring emerging issues at the Court of particular relevance to lawyers and collaborating with key partners on specific activities, such as the IBA/ICC List Counsel Campaign, to increase engagement of the legal community on ICC issues. Programme information is disseminated through regular reports, expert discussions, workshops and other events and expert legal analysis on issues relevant to our mandate. Based at the Peace Palace in The Hague the IBA’s ICC Programme consults and interacts with Court officials, civil society organisations, academics and international lawyers. |
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Main responsibilities
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Extensive research and writing;
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collection of material for IBA reports;
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analysis of evolving ICC jurisprudence and policy developments;
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preparation of briefing notes for meetings, presentations and events;
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assist with updating the programme pages on the IBA website;
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assist with organising internal database of research material;
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assist with routine office administration as required.
Skills and experience
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Advanced studies in international criminal, humanitarian and/or human rights law (Masters / PHD level preferred);
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excellent research, writing and analysis skills;
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strong interpersonal oral and written skills;
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familiarity with computer based research;
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fluency in French, an asset;
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experience organising workshops and or seminars, an advantage;
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prior intern experience at the ICC, ICTY, or other international organisation, an advantage.
* This position is not remunerated
Intake periods
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Intake for the Hague |
Closing date |
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1 January to 30 April (or up to June) |
15 November |
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1 May to 30 August (or up to October) |
15 March |
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1 September to 30 December (or up to February) |
15 July |
Positions in The Hague are available throughout the year but usually run in four month blocks, and may be extended up to six months
Application process
Send applications via e-mail (or by post if you do not have access to the internet) explaining your interest in an internship with the IBA ICC Programme. The email must include the following documents:
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Covering letter - this should set out the following:
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Why you wish to be considered for an Intern position
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The dates when you would be able to take up your position
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Specific research and other experience commensurate with the position
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Full Curriculum Vitae (CV / resume)
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Application form (click here to download) (You MUST save this form to your computer before filling it in)
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Letter of reference
Preferably from an academic tutor, former employer or supervisor that will mention your academic background and suitability for the internship programme. The letter should be sent by email or email directly to the IBA/ICC Programme Manager.
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Writing sample
The writing sample could be a legal course-work essay that you have written for your college degree programme or a report that you have written on a legal topic that is of interest to you or related to the field that you wish to work in. Please provide this writing sample in English only.
Send applications via email to Hague.internprogramme@int-bar.org or by post to:
IBA Programme Manager (ICC)
International Bar Association
Peace Palace, Carnegieplein 2
2517 KJ
The Hague, The Netherlands
Once your complete application (the five documents requested above) has been received, your application will be processed.
If you have any questions regarding the IBA internship in The Hague or the application process please email Hague.internprogramme@int-bar.org or call The Hague office: +31 (0) 70 302 2859 or Anna-Maria Balntas at the London office: +44 (0)20 7842 0090