Deadline:
April 25, 2025
Location(s)
Netherlands
The Hague
Overview
The Permanent Bureau of the HCCH seeks legal interns to assist HCCH staff members in the discharge of their duties and in their day-to-day work. It is also a great opportunity for students who, in the context of their degree studies or their doctoral research, wish to gain practical educational work experience, to deepen their knowledge of private international law, and to understand the HCCH functions.
Details
Purpose
The Permanent Bureau of the HCCH seeks legal interns to assist HCCH staff members in the discharge of their duties and in their day-to-day work. It is also an excellent opportunity for students who, in the context of their degree studies or their doctoral research, wish to gain practical educational work experience, to deepen their knowledge of private international law, and to understand how the HCCH functions.
Duration of Internships
The duration of an HCCH internship is generally three to six months. Only applications for full-time internships (five days per week) will be considered. Please note that the Permanent Bureau may give priority to longer internships.
Duties of the intern
Interns are required to:
- carry out research on particular points of private international law and/or comparative law, relevant to the operation of existing HCCH Conventions or to the future work of the HCCH;
- take part in the preparation of HCCH meetings (e.g., Council on General Affairs and Policy, Working/Experts' Groups, Special Commissions, Diplomatic Sessions);
- contribute to the promotion of the HCCH and its work, assisting with the preparation of presentations and collection of other information according to the needs of the staff of the Permanent Bureau.
In keeping with the role of the Permanent Bureau as the HCCH secretariat, applicants should bear in mind that the nature of the work assigned will generally be a combination of both legal and administrative work.
Application Requirements
Prospective applicants should submit the following documentation:
- a completed application form
- a letter of motivation (two pages maximum)
- a curriculum vitae (CV)
- a transcript of academic records or statement of academic results
- an academic writing sample (an excerpt of any of your essay or paper in either English or French)
- at least one letter of recommendation
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Eligibility criteria
The HCCH Internship Programme is open to those currently studying law at the Bachelor, Masters, J.D, and PhD. level and to those who have already been awarded a law degree or Masters.
Language requirements
The intern should be fluent in English, French or Spanish. Knowledge of the other two languages is an asset. Knowledge of any other languages may also be an advantage.
Dates
Deadline: April 25, 2025
Cost/funding for participants
Remuneration
Internships offered by the Permanent Bureau are not remunerated. Successful applicants are responsible for their travel costs and expenses for the duration of the internship.
Successful applicants are encouraged to consider funding opportunities from their university or from other public and private organisations (e.g., scholarships, grants from research foundations, etc.).
Accommodation
The Permanent Bureau is not able to provide accommodation for interns, but successful applicants will be provided with a document from the Permanent Bureau with useful tips for finding accommodation in The Hague. Please note that successful applicants will be required, upon arrival, to provide an address for the purposes of registration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Insurance
Interns must be covered by adequate insurance for the duration of the internship and will be asked to provide proof of this upon arrival at the Permanent Bureau. The chosen insurance policy must, at minimum, cover medical and hospital expenses, as well as the cost of repatriation to the country of residence and third party liability.
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