Internship – Arbitration, ICC Dispute Resolution Services (Abu Dhabi)

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 motivated arbitration intern eager to deepen their knowledge in international dispute resolution during a six-month internship within ICC MENA, our case management office based in Abu Dhabi.

Your role

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

• Studying parties’ submissions in arbitrations, in English and Arabic;
• Preparing conferences;
• Conducting legal research;
• Translating legal documents;
• Helping with ad hoc assignments as requested by the teams and the services of the Secretariat of the ICC International Court of Arbitration.

Your profile

Do not hesitate to apply if you:

• Are studying international commercial arbitration with strong academic credentials;
• Are fluent in English and, ideally, in Arabic;
• Are a team player with an attention to detail and a willingness to learn;
• Are proficient with the Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Internships are strictly full-time (Monday to Friday during normal business hours) and onsite.

Terms and conditions 

Availability:  As soon as possible

Department: ICC Dispute Resolution Services

Location: ICC MENA, Abu Dhabi

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

How to apply:

Please send your application to courtinternship@iccwbo.org and specify “ICC MENA internship” in the subject line of your email. Make sure to include:

• Your CV in English (two pages maximum focusing on the experience relevant to the internship);
• A one-page cover letter highlighting your previous experiences, exposure to international arbitration and interest in the role.

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.