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The IBA's Legal Internship Programme
Intake dates When and how to apply How long until I hear? Location of Internship Length of Internship Dress Code Hours per week Funding Accommodation How to get a visa Overview Founded in 1947, the International Bar Association (IBA) is the world's largest organisation of Law Societies, Bar Associations and individual lawyers. The IBA is involved with cutting edge issues affecting the international legal community and as an intern you can become involved in the work of the Association. The IBA plays an active role in:
Selected interns will assist the IBA in developing academic papers and research on key legal topics of both local and international relevance. Interns will have an opportunity to become involved in the work of the following aspects of the Association:
Interns will be able to draft policy papers on substantive legal issues as well as assisting in preparing background research for grant proposals. Interns will also be able to assist in implementing technical assistance programmes in developing countries. Issues facing the international legal community that are currently an IBA focus include:
To download a pdf containing all the information on the internship please click here. To view comprehensive FAQs, please click here or download from here. The IBA's Human Rights Institute The IBA believes in the fundamental right of the world's citizens to have disputes heard and determined by an independent judiciary, and for judges and lawyers to practice freely and without interference. In 1995, the IBA established the Human Rights Institute (HRI) under the Honorary Presidency of Nelson Mandela. The Institute now has more than 7,500 members. The IBA's non-political status and global reach enable the HRI to advance its objectives:
Through its worldwide Council and Committees, the HRI undertakes fact-finding missions, sends trial observers, intervenes by making representations to authorities worldwide, organises human rights training for lawyers and judges, provides long-term technical assistance to promote human rights, liaises closely with international and regional human rights organisations, undertakes surveys, and produces newsletters and other publications. Commercial Law Legal Practice Division (LPD) - Forty-five committees aimed at sharing best practices and streamlining cross-jurisdictional practice, and working groups submitting comments to shape international legislation, creation and reform.
Public and Professional Interest Division (PPID) - Twelve constitutents aimed at regulatory frameworks for practitioners, rules of ethical conduct, continuing education or practice management. Includes Bar Issues Commission (BIC) and Human Rights Institute (HRI).
I. Committee Projects
Projects are generated by:
Committee Officers (e.g. International survey of Specialised Intellectual Property courts)
IBA Project Lawyers (e.g. draft comments to the European Commission on the patent system in Europe, leniency notice, survey on anti-counterfeiting and piracy)
Intern's own Initiative/ideas (e.g. leniency chart, proposal for a potential commercial project) II. Websites Update
III. Answer Legal Queries from IBA members on different topics such as competition law, intellectual property and cross border practice. IV. Conduct Legal Research - draft reports, speeches and background notes in different areas of commercial law. V. Contribute to IBA Publications
VI. Contribute to IBA Conferences
Candidates being considered for an IBA internship should:
Previous projects undertaken by interns:
Positions are available throughout the year but usually run in three-month blocks:
We try to keep interns in blocks of three months because of office space issues, so we ask that you try and suggest dates within these blocks of dates when applying. We can be flexible on start dates if these do not correspond to your semester. Please e-mail internprogramme@int-bar.org for specific requests. In order to be considered for a certain intake date, you must have sent all your application details to the IBA by no later than the following dates. Please bear in mind that you will get an acknowledgment note when all your application details have been received but that you will not hear about your application until after these dates.
How to apply Send the following by e-mail (by post if you do not have access to the internet) explaining your interest in the IBA Internship Programme:
Send applications via email to internprogramme@int-bar.org or by post to: Ele Dexter/Teresa Masaro Once your complete application (the five documents requested above) have been received, the IBA Office will process your application. How long will it take before I hear that I have been selected? Once the IBA is in receipt of ALL the information that has been requested, it will take a minimum of three weeks after the closing date to hear whether you have been selected. Currently, all internships are offered for placement at the IBA office in London. However, the people that you may be dealing with might be in another country and you would need to use phone, email and fax to keep them informed on the progress of your work. The IBA office is located in an area of London called the 'West End' at 10th Floor, 1 Stephen Street, London W1T 1AT. The office is located in Zone 1 on the tube network (Zone 1 is Central London and Zone 6 is about 20 miles out of London near Heathrow Airport). The closest tube station is Tottenham Court Road, which is on the Northern and Central tube lines. Tottenham Court Road is located in Zone 1 of the London Underground system. For more information, click here. A minimum of 12 weeks and a maximum of six months is expected from interns. You do not need to wear a suit at the IBA office, so smart casual clothes are acceptable. No jeans. You will need to be able to support yourself whilst interning in London. The IBA will pay research expenses, such as trips to libraries etc. Please bear in mind that accommodation and travel is expensive in London. The IBA Charitable Trust is granting travel scholarships (to a maximum of £1500 each) to students that would not otherwise be able to take up the position due to financial constraints. Applications from developing countries are strongly encouraged to apply, but other applications will be considered. Click here to download the application form for the Charitable Trust Funding. All interns that are accepted on the internship programme are responsible for finding their own accommodation during their stay in London. The best way to find accommodation is to undertake an internet search for cheap accommodation in London. Also, try the International YMCA, Youth Hostel Association and the Halls of residence for some of the London Universities (especially useful if you are interning in the summer months) on the internet. What do I do when I have been selected? Once an intern place has been agreed by the IBA, Interns must contact there nearest British mission for details on visa requirements. Most interns route their application through one of the following two institutions to gain visas into the UK: Students from the United States Students from the rest of the world (NOT UK, EU or USA) Questions For further information about the IBA, explore the rest of this website or contact Ele Dexter/Teresa Masaro (internprogramme@int-bar.org). |
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