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The IBA’s response to the war in Ukraine
There are three teams within which you can apply for an internship:
For more information, closing dates and to download the application forms click here
In 1995, the IBA established its Human Rights Institute (IBAHRI) under the Honorary Presidency of Nelson Mandela, to fulfil its objectives to promote and protect human rights and the independence of the legal profession under a just rule of law.
In order to advance our objectives, the IBAHRI undertakes a variety of projects to build capacity, lobby for change and highlight issues of international concern to the public, the media and the legal community. Our core activities include training for lawyers and judges; capacity building with bar associations and law societies; undertaking high-level fact-finding missions; and conducting trial observations. The IBAHRI also works on a number of thematic programmes.
IBAHRI interns are invaluable to the work of the Institute. Typical tasks undertaken by interns include:
Skills and experience required:
Emmanuel Etuh
IBAHRI Legal Intern, October-December 2021
The Legal Policy & Research Unit (LPRU) is the department within the International Bar Association that undertakes research and develops and implements innovative strategies, projects and initiatives that are relevant to business and the rule of law, the global legal profession and the broader global community.
LPRU interns are supervised by staff lawyers with international experience in a range of commercial areas and with a strong interest in issues affecting the legal profession.
Typical projects undertaken by interns include:
Skills and experience required:
Eva Pitsi
LPRU Legal Intern, July-September 2021
The interns to the IBA’s Executive Director are invaluable to the work of the IBA. Typical tasks undertaken by interns include:
Skills and experience required:
Haley Brown
Executive Director Legal Intern, October-December 2021