Jobs
Research Officer, Law Council of Australia
The International Division of the Law Council is seeking a research officer to monitor developments in international law, jurisprudence and legal practice. Applications close 11 February 2022. More information available here.
Associate Legal Officer, International Court of Justice
The International Court of Justice wishes to appoint a number of Law Clerks, each of whom will provide research and other legal assistance to one of the judges of the Court. Applications close 22 March 2022. More information available here.
Junior Professional Associate, World Bank
The Junior Professional Associate program is an opportunity to gain entry-level professional experience and first-hand exposure to the challenges and rewards of international development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. More information available here.
Internships
Global Policy Department Internship, International Chamber of Commerce
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is seeking a full-time intern to support the work of the Global Policy Department, as of 11 April 2022 for a period of 6 months. Applications close 18 February 2022. More information available here.
International Bar Association Internships, London
Applications for the July-September 2022 internship period close on 25 February 2022. More information available here.
Programme, United Nations Assistance to the Khmer Rouge Trials
Applications for internships run from July–September 2022 close 28 February 2022. More information available here.
International Criminal Court, Prosecution Division
Applications close 31 March 2022. More information available here.
Internship Programme, International Trade Centre
Application deadlines vary, depending on the unit. More information available here.
Internship Programme, UNCITRAL Asia-Pacific
Applications close 13 February 2022. More information available here.
Various UN departments and agencies, various locations
A variety of UN internship positions are currently open. Please see the following links for legal internship positions with application deadlines in February 2022:
https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=173752&Lang=en-US
https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=170734&Lang=en-US
https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=170590&Lang=en-US
https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=149131&Lang=en-US
Opportunities
Junior Professional Officers Program – United Nations Placement Opportunity, Australian Government
The Junior Professionals Officers Program offers young APS employees the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in multilateral technical cooperation and international development. The deadline for applications is 13 February 2022. More information available here.
Call for Papers, 29th Annual Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Society of International Law
Call for papers on international law and global inter-connectedness. The deadline for papers is 21 February 2022. More information available here.
Judicial Fellowship Programme, International Court of Justice
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) invites applications from eligible universities around the world for the 2022-2023 Judicial Fellowship Programme (formerly known as the University Traineeship Programme). Universities must nominate candidates for the program, the Court does not accept applications from individuals. The deadline for applications is 13 February 2022. More information available here.
60th Graduate Study Programme, United Nations
The UN Graduate Study Programme is a two-week long summer seminar which provides an opportunity for participants to deepen their understanding of the United Nations and International Geneva through first-hand observations, lectures, research, and visits to Geneva-based institutions. The deadline for applications is 11 March 2022. More information available here.
Events
Launch of the International Review of the Red Cross: Counterterrorism, Sanctions and War
On 24 February 2022, the Australian Red Cross and the International Committee of the Red Cross are launching the latest edition of the International Review of the Red Cross, ‘Counterterrorism, Sanctions and War’. Guest speakers include Dr Helen Durham AO, Professor Ben Saul and Adrian Prouse. See here for more information and to register.
Australian and New Zealand Perspectives on the Negotiations at UNCLOS III
On 24 February 2022, the ANU Centre for International and Public Law will host an event the negotiations at the Third United Nations Conference on the Law of the Sea and of subsequent fisheries, boundary and marine environmental protection treaties, to the challenges of domestic implementation and the settlement of law of the sea disputes through international courts and tribunals. Guest speakers are Mr Henry Burmester AO QC, Mr Bill Mansfield, Dr Penny Ridings MNZM and Mr Richard Rowe PSM. See here for more information and to register.
Sydney Centre for International Law Year in Review Conference
On 25 February 2022, the Sydney Centre for International Law’s annual ‘year in review’ conference brings together expert speakers from around the world to give participants insight into the latest developments in international law over the preceding year, especially those most salient for Australia. The conference will include a keynote address by Professor Megan Davis, Pro Vice-Chancellor Indigenous at UNSW, on the topic ‘Public International Law and the Uluru Statement from the Heart’ and the launch of Non-Binding Norms in International Humanitarian Law with author, Associate Professor Emily Crawford, Sydney Law School. See here for more information and to register.