Internship – Commission on Arbitration and ADR, ICC Dispute Resolution Services (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 ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR, ICC Dispute Resolution Services’ unique think tank, plays a key role in enabling thought leadership in arbitration and ADR.  The Commission is currently looking for an intern who will benefit from unique insights and in-depth knowledge in international arbitration law and dispute resolution, for a period of six months starting in January 2025. 

The role 

Tasks include: 

• Reading and analysing diverse working documents including draft reports and guides, and arbitral awards. 
• Assisting in carrying out research on a wide range of topics in international commercial arbitration and dispute resolution including corruption, expedited procedures, artificial intelligence and ESG. 
• Assisting in preparing conferences, background documents, briefing material (including transcripts), notes and articles.  
• Drafting briefings for the Commission Secretariat and Delegates, as well as preparing and updating PowerPoint presentations. 
• Attending the ICC International Court of Arbitration sessions with the opportunity to work with leading experts (practitioners, arbitrators, mediators and academics) in the field of international arbitration.  
• Assisting in meetings of task forces/working groups and the Commission’s annual meetings.   
• Providing back-office support to the Commission Project Officer. 
• Assisting with communication and promotion of activities/events on social media.  
• Assisting in the logistical preparation of hybrid/in-person meetings and/or events.   

Requirements 

• Knowledge of international dispute resolution in general and arbitration and ADR specifically 
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) 
• Advanced Excel Skills 
• Professional English / Minimum level of French 
• Organisation and communications skills 
• Autonomous, dynamic, and proactive 
• The candidate must be registered as a student during the time of the internship. Recent graduates who are no longer enrolled in an educational programme are therefore not eligible to undertake an internship at ICC.  

 
Important information: 

• Nationals from outside the European Union or Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Andorra, Monaco, or Switzerland must secure the relevant visa from the French consulate. Interns are also required to manage their own travel/accommodation arrangements for the duration of their stay. ICC does not offer scholarships/fellowships for interns.  
• The 6-month internship programme is full-time, and the average working week is 35 hours.  
• The intern will receive a monthly gratification of approximately €750 gross + meal vouchers + partial compensation (70%) of public transport costs.  

Terms and conditions 

Department: Dispute Resolution Services  

Geographic location: ICC HQ – Paris, France  

Period: January 2025 – end June 2025 

Duration: 6 months  

Application process:  

Applications should be addressed in English to commission.arbitrationADR@iccwbo.org by no later than 15 July 2024. 

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).  

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.