Internship – Presidency of the ICC International Court of Arbitration

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 seeking an organised intern to join our Dispute Resolution Services and assist the President of the ICC International Court of Arbitration for a duration of six month, starting January 2027.

Your responsibilities and learning opportunities include:

• Conducting legal research;
• Analysing arbitration related issues;
• Preparing documents for presentations, conferences and seminars;
• Helping with ad hoc assignments as requested by the President of the ICC International Court of Arbitration;
   

You may have the possibility to attend trainings and conferences taking place in Paris during the internship.

What we offer

• A monthly stipend of €900 gross + meal vouchers + partial compensation (70%) of public transport costs
• A dynamic, collaborative and caring work environment in an international setting.
• Partial work from home opportunities.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact.

Ready to join us?

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Are a student who is well-organised and interested in international arbitration, with strong academic credentials and prior work experience;
• Are meticulous in carrying out required duties;
• Have a good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Are a team player who is interested in working with a dynamic and diverse team;
• Have great communication and interpersonal skills;
• Can work autonomously and with little supervision;
• Are fluent in English. The knowledge of French and/or any other language would be a plus.

Applications should include:

• A cover letter (no model provided), describing in detail which arbitration classes you followed and your professional experience(s) relating to arbitration;
• Two referees’ names with their respective contact details (if possible one academic referee and one professional referee who supervised you directly);
• An academic writing sample in English (e.g. submitted paper during university studies) will be requested should the candidate move forward in the recruitment process.

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: January 2027

Department: ICC Dispute Resolution Services

Location: ICC International Headquarters, Paris

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.