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.

About the internship

We are looking for an intern to join our ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR team and receive unique insights and in-depth knowledge of international arbitration and ADR techniques used in dispute resolution. This six-month internship, starting in September 2025, will also be an opportunity to attend sessions of the ICC International Court of Arbitration and work with leading practitioners and experts in international arbitration.

The role

Your learning opportunities and tasks include:

• Researching a wide range of topics in international commercial arbitration and dispute resolution including corruption, expedited procedures, artificial intelligence, ESG and the revision of the ICC Rules of Arbitration and ADR;
• Analysing diverse working and technical documents, including draft reports and guides, and arbitral awards;
• Preparing meetings of task forces/working groups and the Commission’s annual meetings and conferences, as well as background documents, briefing material (including transcripts), notes and articles;
• Supporting logistical preparation of hybrid/in-person meetings and/or events and assisting with communication and promotion of such activities.

Your profile

Do not hesitate to apply if you:

• Have a good knowledge of international dispute resolution in general, including private international law, and arbitration and ADR specifically.
• Are fluent in English and have some basic knowledge of French.
• Are proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint) and have an advanced level in Excel.
• Are autonomous, dynamic, and proactive and have organisation and communications skills.

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.
• Our interns receive a monthly gratification of about €900 gross + meal vouchers + partial compensation (70%) of public transport costs.

Terms and conditions 

Start date:  September 2025

Department: ICC Dispute Resolution Services

Location: ICC International Headquarters, Paris

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

How to apply: Please send your application to commission.arbitrationadr@iccwbo.org and specify “Internship – Commission on Arbitration and ADR” in the subject line of your email. Make sure to include:

• Your CV in English (one page maximum focusing on the experience relevant to the internship and indicating your current studies with expected graduation date);
• A one-page cover letter in English describing in a detailed way which litigation and arbitration classes you followed and your first professional experience(s) in relation to dispute resolution;
• An academic writing sample in English (e.g., submitted paper during university studies);
• Two referees with their respective contact details (if possible one academic referee and one professional referee who supervised you directly).

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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.