Internship – Commission on Arbitration and ADR and Institute of World Business Law (Paris)

As the institutional representative of over 45 million businesses in more than 100 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 Organisation 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 $10 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 Commission on Arbitration and ADR and the Institute of World Business Law are currently looking for an intern assisting in the organisation of meetings for the Commission’s activities for a 6-month period starting in April 2023. 

The role 

• Prepare PowerPoints, meetings and  other presentations  
• Proof-read draft reports, working documents and assisting in preparing background documents and briefing material 
• Assist in meetings and help with follow up, including transcripts and drafting minutes 
• Back office for Commission and Institute meetings  
• Assist with communication and promotion or activities/events on social media 
• Logistical preparation for hybrid/in-person meetings and/or events  
• Updating programmes and mock cases 
• Undertake legal and market research 
• Be part of the ICC Institute Prize activities  
• Updating statistics 

Requirements 

• A student with interest in both dispute resolution and marketing/communications is preferred. A legal background is mostly recommended, notably in arbitration and ADR issues. The intern will work in English and French and should ideally have oral and written skills in both languages.  
• Strong attention to detail and a rigorous attitude to work is necessary. 
• Strong knowledge of computer tools are mandatory such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams Meeting, Internet, Zoom and PDF; and knowledge of Live Event and registration platforms would be a plus. 
• Strong organisation and communications skills 
• Autonomous, dynamic, and proactive and comfortable in an international setting 

Important information: 

• Nationals from outside the European Union or Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Andorra, Monaco, or Switzerland should get an appropriate visa from the French consulate. Interns are also required to handle their own travel/accommodation arrangements for the duration of their stay. The ICC is not in a position to provide scholarships/fellowships.  
• The 6-month internship programmes are full-time and the average working week is 35 hours.  
• The intern will receive a monthly gratification of about EUR 700 gross + meal vouchers + partial compensation (70%) of public transport costs.  

Terms and conditions 

Department: Dispute Resolution Services  

Geographic location: ICC HQ – Paris, France  

Availability: 1 April 2023– 30 September 2023 

Duration: 6 months  

Application process:  

Applications should be addressed in English only by email addressed to the Selection Committee (Attn: Claudia Pansa) at courtinternship@iccwbo.org with the subject ‘’Internship – DRS Commission on Arbitration & ADR and Institute of World Business Law’’. 

This should include:  

• a short CV (one-page maximum focusing on the experience relevant to the Internship) and indicating your current studies (with expected graduation date)  
• a cover letter (no model provided), describing in a detailed way which arbitration classes you followed and your first professional experience(s) in relation 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)  

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