Organisational Unit: Legal Office (LO), Registry. Duty Station: The Hague - NL. Contract duration: 6 months, full time (to be agreed upon prior to commencement).
The International Criminal Court (ICC) investigates and, where warranted, tries individuals charged with the gravest crimes of concern to the international community: genocide, war crimes, crimes against humanity and the crime of aggression. The Registry Legal Office (RLO) combines a commitment to legal excellence with a result-oriented and policy-friendly approach in delivering legal services, operating as a dynamic and multifaceted international law practice. The RLO supports the legal functions of the Registrar under the Rome Statute, Rules of Procedure and Evidence, Regulations of the Court and Registry, Financial Regulations and Rules, Staff Regulations and Rules and other legal instruments governing the ICC, and ensures the quality, uniformity and consistency of legal positions across the Registry and its Divisions. Its services cover regulatory and compliance, litigation, external affairs and judicial affairs. The RLO is headed by the Senior Legal Adviser.
Duties and Responsibilities: under the direct supervision of the Senior Legal Adviser, the Legal Adviser or other designated RLO staff, the intern will conduct extensive legal research and analysis; contribute to the preparation and drafting of (complex) legal documents, including legal submissions, correspondence, memoranda, opinions and briefs; contribute to providing advice to the Registrar, client sections and (senior) officials of the Court; assist in negotiating contracts, agreements and memoranda with a variety of parties within the Court; prepare summaries and updates on legal and factual issues; monitor judicial proceedings, provide advice on decisions and prepare summaries and digests for the Registry; provide support in developing the operational framework for delivery of legal services, including work flows, processes, SOPs, systems, databases and central repositories of legal opinions, research, agreements and contracts; and perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Qualifications: a university degree in law, with sound knowledge of public international law, international criminal law, contract law or (international) administrative law; an advanced university degree is a strong asset, and a very good record of academic performance is expected. Practical experience is not a prerequisite but relevant experience may be an asset; applicants must have less than three (3) years of relevant full-time professional experience. Candidates must demonstrate excellent research, analytical and drafting skills, adaptability to multicultural and multilingual working environments, strong teamwork skills and good computer skills (including Microsoft Office). Proficiency in one of the Court's working languages, French or English, is required; working knowledge of the other is desirable, and knowledge of another official language (Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish) is an asset. The ICC seeks diversity and gender balance and encourages nationals of non-represented and under-represented countries to apply.
Remuneration: internship and visiting professional placements at the ICC are unfunded. The ICC cannot provide any remuneration or reimbursement of expenses incurred prior to, during or after the placement, so applicants must be able to support themselves for the entire duration.
Closing date: 31/12/2026
HOW TO APPLY:
Apply online via the ICC eRecruitment portal (Requisition ID 24349) by 31/12/2026 (midnight The Hague time). Required documents: a completed "Duties and Responsibilities Form" (step 1 on your eRecruitment Profile page); a motivation letter (maximum 400 words); two reference letters (one academic); scanned copies of university degrees and/or diplomas; scanned copies of official academic transcripts stating courses, results and completion dates; and one short essay on a subject relevant to the work of the Court (maximum 750 words, single spaced, typewritten). Due to the volume of applications received, only successful applicants will be contacted by the Court.
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