What you need to know if you wish to apply for an internship 

Question: Does the International Court of Arbitration have an internship programme?

Answer: The Secretariat of the International Court of Arbitration of the ICC has set up a programme for internships not exceeding two months.

Question: Who is eligible for the internships?

Answer: Young lawyers who are not yet engaged in professional legal practice, and who prove to have a specific interest in international commercial arbitration.

Question: What languages do I need to be able to speak?

Answer: The working languages of the Court are English and French, therefore potential interns would need to have a good command of both or one of these languages. Further linguistic ability is a plus.

Question: What kind of work will I be doing?

Answer: The interns attend the sessions of the Court and participate in the work of the Secretariat. They are also expected, should the need arise, to contribute to a particular research project related to arbitration.

Question: Can you provide any help in finding accommodation in Paris for my internship?

Answer: Interns are required to handle their own travel/accommodation arrangements for their stay in Paris.

Question: Is the internship remunerated?

Answer: No

Question: Can I apply at anytime during the year?

Answer: We recommend that you apply in writing during the month of June (application to reach us before 30 June) to be considered for an internship from January – June (first semester) of the following year. Or, applications can be made in November (application to reach us before 30 November) to be considered for an internship from July to December (second semester) of the following year.

Question: What do I need to send with my application?

Answer: Candidates are requested to submit with their request a detailed résumé, the names and addresses (including telephone, fax numbers and email) of two persons we may contact concerning their candidacy as well as a summary of their motivations and their interest for international arbitration. Please note that there is a new legal requirement under French law (French Act n° 2006-396 of 31 March 2006) : interns at the ICC must be simultaneously registered students at a University or School. Documentation from the intern's University or School will be requested upon acceptance of the internship.

Question: Who should I address my candidature to, and at what address?

Answer:  Mr Emmanuel Jolivet, General Counsel of the ICC International Court of Arbitration, 38 cours Albert 1^er, 75008 Paris, France, E-mail