Internship – Arbitration, New York case management team

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.

The Secretariat of the ICC International Court of Arbitration is recruiting a motivated arbitration intern to join SICANA Inc., our case management team based in New York, for a duration of three months.

Your learning opportunities and tasks include:

• Reading and drafting documents related to arbitration cases
• Conducting legal research and reading legal documents
• Preparing conferences
• Translating legal documents
• Conducting ad hoc assignments as requested by the teams and the services of the Secretariat to which the intern may be assigned

Do not hesitate to apply if you:

• Have a background in international commercial arbitration.
• Are a student (J.D. candidate or LL.M. candidate), or have been recently admitted to the bar.
• Can demonstrate course work or prior practice of international commercial arbitration.

Important information before applying

• The internship is strictly full-time (Monday to Friday, during regular business hours) and in-person in New York.
• Non-US candidates must be eligible to work in the US for the duration of the internship.
  SICANA, Inc. cannot grant scholarships.
• You will receive a monthly stipend of about US$1.500.
• You are responsible for arranging your travel and accommodation and the required medical insurance coverage for the internship duration.

Availability:  Since July 2025 

Department: ICC Dispute Resolution Services

Location: SICANA Inc., New York

Contract type and duration: Full-time internship (six months)

Disclaimer

SICANA, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, prohibits discriminatory actions and treatment of applicants based on race, colour, religion, creed, gender, marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, on-the-job injury, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition, carrier status, political affiliation, or belief. Decisions are made without consideration of these or any other factors that employers are prohibited by law from considering. The preceding should not be construed as an offer or guarantee of an internship.

If chosen for an internship, you must be able to provide us with the necessary documents substantiating your ability to hold a paid—or unpaid—Internship in the US. Additionally, you must ensure that you have the required personal health insurance and third-party liability insurance (if you plan on driving a privately owned vehicle) while an intern at SICANA. SICANA, Inc. offers no such insurance coverage.

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.