Internship – The Secretariat of the International Court of Arbitration, Paris

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 Office of the Secretary General of the Secretariat of the ICC Court is looking for their new intern to start as soon as possible for a duration of 6 months. The intern will be under the supervision of one of the Managing Counsel.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Conduct legal research and draft documents related to arbitration cases in English.
• Prepare documents and materials for presentations, conferences, and seminars.
• Translate legal documents into English as required.
• Assist with the organisation and preparation of conferences and related events.
• Perform ad hoc assignments as requested by the Secretariat of the court.

What we offer

• A dynamic, collaborative and caring work environment in an international setting
• Opportunities to continually learn
• The chance to make a meaningful impact
• 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?

Do not hesitate to apply if you:

• Are a student who is organized and interested in pursuing a career in  international commercial law and arbitration, with strong academic credentials and prior work experience.;
• Demonstrate an excellent command of English; This is a core requirement . The knowledge of French and/or any other language would be a plus. 
• 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 outstanding communications and interpersonal skills;
• Can work autonomously and with little supervision;
  
  

Important Information before applying: 

• You must still be registered as a student during the time of the internship.
   An application without a memorandum of agreement (convention de stage) will not be considered.
• The intern must have an appropriate insurance valid in France for any damage caused to a third party and social insurance. 
• Nationals from outside the European Union or Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Andorra, Monaco, Switzerland or United Kingdom 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.

Department: Dispute Resolution Services

Location: ICC Headquarters, Paris, France

Availability: As soon as possible

Contract Type and Duration: Internship - 6 months, 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 and equality of opportunity is for everyone.