Internship –ICC Mediation Competition ICC Dispute Resolution Services

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.

About us 

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. 
 

About the internship 

We are looking for a dynamic intern to assist in the organisation and execution of the ICC Mediation Competition – the biggest international moot worldwide dedicated exclusively to international commercial mediation. 

Your responsibilities and learning opportunities include: 

• Handling payment of registration fees as well as online registrations; 
• Liaising with the accounting team; 
• Handling daily correspondence and customer service provided to participants (students, university professors and high-level professionals); 
• Preparing complex schedules (sessions, volunteers, etc.); 
• Preparing promotional emails, meetings and trainings; 
• Managing the event platform; 
• Assisting with all logistics of the ICC Mediation Competition as well as other events and projects for the Education and Training team of ICC Dispute Resolution Services. 
• Kindly note that you will not work on case management. 

What we offer 

• A dynamic, collaborative and caring work environment in an international setting. 
• Participation in the organisation of ICC’s largest educational event and the biggest competition worldwide entirely dedicated to international commercial mediation. 
• A hands-on experience in a complex large-scale project with real learning opportunities. 
• Direct contact with representatives of companies, law firms, consultancy firms and business schools leading in the field of ADR. 
• Possibility to gain insight into the work of the International Centre for ADR, the ICC International Court of Arbitration and other ICC departments. 
• Partial work from home opportunities. 
• A monthly gratification of about €900 gross + meal vouchers + partial compensation (70%) of public transport costs. 

Ready to join us? 

Your profile 

Do not hesitate to apply if you: 

• Have a proven experience in organising large-scale events or projects; 
• Are a team player who is able to work under pressure; 
• Are good at managing priorities; 
• Can take initiative and solve problems easily; 
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills; 
• Are service-oriented with a good attention to details; 
• Have a knowledge of mediation and other forms of ADR; 
• Are a native English speaker or equivalent with ideally a working knowledge of French; 
• Have good computer skills (Microsoft Office suite). 

Important information before applying: 

• You must still be registered as a student during the time of the internship.  
• Nationals from outside the European Union or Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Andorra, Monaco, or Switzerland must hold an appropriate visa from the French consulate. 
• Non-EU residents are required to have valid papers before applying (long-stay student visa and/or carte de séjour) allowing them to work in France. 
• 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 Global Headquarters in Paris our six-month internship programme is full-time with an average working week of 35 hours. 

Estimated start date: September 2025 
Department: ICC Dispute Resolution Services 
Location: ICC International Headquarters, Paris 
Contract type and duration: Six-month internship, full time. 

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.