Deadline:
As soon as possible
Location(s)
United States of America
Washington, D.C.
Overview
The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) is an international arbitration institution established in 1965 for legal dispute resolution and conciliation between international investors. The ICSID is part of and funded by the World Bank Group, headquartered in Washington, D.C., in the United States. It is an autonomous, multilateral specialized institution to encourage international flow of investment and mitigate non-commercial risks by a treaty drafted by the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development's executive directors and signed by member countries.
Details
ICSID offers unpaid internship opportunities to students enrolled in a graduate degree program who are eligible and qualified for an internship (sometimes referred to as an externship) under their University rules and Bank Group requirements (see below). The main objective of the internships is to allow students with an interest in international investment dispute settlement and international investment law to gain a better understanding of ICSID’s work, enhance their academic and career goals and contribute to ICSID’s mission. To this end, the Centre is looking for enthusiastic and energetic candidates who can work effectively in a team-based environment.
Up to four internships are offered every four months, for a minimum period of 12 weeks and a minimum of 10 hours of work per week. The internship periods are September-December, January-April and May-August. The internships take place at the seat of the Centre in Washington, D.C.
Interns will be assigned to case management teams. Under the supervision of experienced ICSID Team Leaders and Counsel, they will assist in the administration of cases and with institutional projects. Case-related tasks may include drafting working papers, carrying out research on issues that arise in the course of a case, assisting with the drafting of case correspondence, making logistical arrangements for hearings, and attending hearings with permission from the parties and the tribunal. Interns will also do research on institutional matters under the supervision of the ICSID Secretary-General and Deputy Secretaries-General. Interns are included as part of the teams while at ICSID and are invited to participate in internal training opportunities.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Eligibility
Eligible candidates must be enrolled in a graduate program. They must also be able to provide written confirmation stating that they will either: (i) obtain academic credit for at least one term/semester in a course of study; or (ii) will be provided with a stipend by their university for the duration of the internship.
In addition, candidates must:
- have or be able to obtain an F1 or G4 visa, or be U.S. citizens or residents (Greencard holders),
- provide proof of medical insurance coverage in Washington, D.C. for the duration of the internship; and
- be able to cover the costs of travel, accommodation and living expenses in Washington, D.C.
Finally, candidates must satisfy the requirements of their university for an internship (as these may vary, students are encouraged to seek confirmation from the university that they are eligible for a particular internship period prior to applying).
Qualifications
Interns are selected on a competitive basis and must meet the following minimum requirements:
- A demonstrated interest in investor-State dispute settlement and international investment law.
- Rising 3L, LLM or Ph.D. Student.
- Fluency in English and preferably in at least one of the other two official languages of ICSID (i.e., French and Spanish).
- Ability to conduct research on a range of issues in the fields of arbitration and investment law.
- Strong writing and legal drafting skills.
Dates
Deadline: As soon as possible
Cost/funding for participants
Interns will not be remunerated but will instead receive academic credit for their work upon successful completion of the internship or be sponsored by the university in which s/he is enrolled.
Un-save Opportunity
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