Internships
On this webpage you will find vacancies for internships in the field of European/international Law. The internships are offered throughout the year, unless other information is provided.
- Internship Legal unit of Greenpeace International
- Stage bij het International criminal law network (ICLN)
- World Legal Forum
- Internship Legal unit of Greenpeace International
- Legal internships are available with the Legal Unit of Greenpeace International. The Legal Unit (four staff, including two advocaten , a solicitor and a para-legal) advises Greenpeace International, and when necessary the national and regional offices of Greenpeace, on campaigns and organisational legal issues and provides support with legal cases. Alongside the daily practice of the Legal Unit there are various research projects that, in accordance with the specific interests and background of the intern, can be undertaken. Zie verder: Legal internships are available with the Legal Unit of Greenpeace International. The Legal Unit (four staff, including two advocaten , a solicitor and a para-legal) advises Greenpeace International, and when necessary the national and regional offices of Greenpeace, on campaigns and organisational legal issues and provides support with legal cases. Alongside the daily practice of the Legal Unit there are various research projects that, in accordance with the specific interests and background of the intern, can be undertaken. See for more information the pdf-document below.
- Stage bij het International criminal law network (ICLN)
- The international criminal law network (ICLN) aims to facilitate social and professional contact between legal professionals, academic experts and policymakers in international criminal law. The main activities consist of the ICLN Annual Conference and quarterly informal meetings accompanied by a key-note speech. Additionally ICLN is always expanding its activities and looking for opportunities to create more interaction in the field of international criminal law. Since the founding of ICLN in June 2002, its management is part of Science Alliance, a private institution specialising in the creation of networks between academics and practice. The network is composed of private members and institutional partners. Currently, ICLN has over 360 members from 63 countries. These numbers are growing steadily. ICLN is looking for an intern to undertake and/or assist in, the following activities:
Tasks- To organize an activity independently, such as an international training course with renowned lecturers and practitioners aimed at the personnel of the ICTY, ICC and other interested persons such as defence lawyers.
- To underline contextual issues in light of future ICLN activities such as short seminars or lectures, and to take initiative in organizing these.
- To assist in the general management of the project, including membership registration, administrative support, and conference preparation and information distribution to the members.
- Enthusiasm, assertiveness and ambition are key qualifications
- Candidate must be in, or entering the final stages of his/her studies in international law, public administration or a related field
- Participation in relevant extracurricular activities is highly appreciated
- Candidate must be able to work independently in the preparation and execution of activities
- Good communicative and organizational skills
- Proper command of English both in speech and writing
- 3-6 Month internship in a challenging environment
- Young, dynamic and fun-loving team
- Contact with national and international key figures in the field of international criminal law
- High degree of responsibility and freedom to develop oneself, yet with proper support and assistance
- Compensation: to be agreed upon
Maartje Jansen, ICLN project manager m.jansen@icln.net
Address
Koninginnegracht 22
2514 AB The Hague
The Netherlands
T: +31 70 362 65 79
F: +31 70 362 97 68
- World Legal Forum
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World Legal Forum
Last December the first World Legal Forum (WLF) took place in The Hague. WLF aims to facilitate a forum for academics, policymakers and professionals from the field of international law and international relations to discuss the effectiveness of international law. Last year keynote speakers such as Professor Cassese and Professor Bassiouni as well as Dutch Minister of Justice Ernst Hirsch Ballin addressed the audience. In 2008 the Forum will be continued; however, besides the Forum also other international related activities will be developed. Therefore, World Legal Forum seeks a project assistant to assist in further development of the forum and in related activities in the field of international law.
Tasks ·
- To assist the team in the development and organization of new projects by inviting speakers, arranging - meetings with intended partners, content preparation etc.
- To assist in fundraising for the different activities.
- To assist in the general management of the secretariat, including administrative support, conference preparation and information distribution.
Qualifications
- Enthusiasm, assertiveness and ambition are key qualifications.
- Candidate must be in, or entering the final stages of his/her studies in international law, political science or a related field.
- Participation in relevant extracurricular activities is highly appreciated.
- Candidate must be able to work independently in the preparation and execution of activities.
- Good communicative and organizational skills.
- Proper command of English both in speech and writing
We offer
- 3-5 Month internship in a challenging environment.
- Young and dynamic team.
- Contact with national and international key figures in the field of international law and international relations.
- High degree of responsibility and freedom to develop oneself, yet with proper support and assistance
For more information please contact the World Legal Forum Secretariat, Ms. Esther Wijker via e.wijker@worldlegalforum.org or by phone: 070 7508688. Please refer to www.worldlegalforum.org.
