Internship – Arbitration & Case Management, MENA

As the institutional representative of over 45 million businesses in more than 170 countries, the International Chamber of Commerce operates with a core mission to “make business work for everyone, every day, everywhere”. We act as the primary voice of the real economy in a range of intergovernmental organisations – from the World Trade Organization to the UN climate process – championing the needs of local business in global decision making. The convening power of our global network enables us to set rules and standards that facilitate over $17 trillion dollars in trade each year – as well as providing tailored products and digital services that directly address the real challenges faced by businesses operating internationally. We also provide the world's premier private global dispute resolution services, leveraging ICC's unique independence, integrity, and expertise.

We are looking for a motivated intern to learn from and contribute to the business development activities for our Dispute Resolution Services (DRS) in the MENA region.

This will be an opportunity for you to develop your skills by:

• Helping organising dispute resolution trainings, conferences, meeting (mostly virtual), in particular:
  - Helping with event promotion;
  - Compiling background materials such as rules and reports for e-distribution during the events;
  - Monitoring online registration systems;
  - Coordinating the catering, room booking and other logistical aspects;
  - Answer all registration-related queries and troubleshoot problems that may arise. 

• Conducting legal research and market research;
• Preparing PowerPoint presentations;
• Reviewing and updating mock cases;
• Being part of the ICC Young Arbitration and ADR Forum (YAAF) activities and helping monitor activities;
• Compiling and analysing statistics.
   

What we offer

• A monthly gratification of AED 8000.
• A dynamic, collaborative and caring work environment in an international setting.
• The chance to continually learn and make a meaningful impact.

Ready to join us?

Do not hesitate to apply if you:

• Are preferably a fresh graduate or final year’s student with interest in dispute resolution, marketing and communications;
• Have a legal background, ideally in ADR issues;
• Are fluent in English and Arabic (this is mandatory);
• Are detail-oriented with a rigorous attitude to work;
• Have a knowledge in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams Meeting and Zoom (a knowledge of Live Event and registration platforms would be a plus).

Important information before applying:

• You must still be registered as a student during the time of the internship.
• Interns are required to handle their own travel and accommodation arrangements for the duration of their internship. ICC does not provide scholarships or fellowships.  
• Based at ICC MENA in Abu Dhabi, our six-month internship programme is full-time (Monday to Friday, during normal business hours).

Estimated start date: November 2025

Department: ICC Dispute Resolution Services

Location: ICC MENA, Abu Dhabi

Contract type and duration: Six-month internship, full time (35 hours/week)

At ICC, we make business work for everyone, every day, everywhere. And when we say “everyone”, we mean it. We celebrate the diversity of our people and strive to inspire acceptance, cultivate a culture where difference matters, inclusion is essential, and equality of opportunity is for everyone