The Internships Programmes

I. Aims of the Programme

As the first permanent international criminal court, and in respect of its foundation as an institution complementary to national jurisdictions, the International Criminal Court has a responsibility for and an interest in promoting the understanding of the Court among individuals, governments, academics, practitioners and civil society organisations. Furthermore the Court aims to contribute to the gradual proliferation of practitioners and scholars genuinely familiar with and supportive of its work.

In the context of a mutually beneficial Programme, participants will gain an understanding of the Court's objectives and of the challenges faced by the organisation in general, and a detailed knowledge of the mission and work of one area of the Court in particular. With practical experience of the implementation of international criminal justice in this unique institution, participants will have an opportunity to augment their knowledge and expertise at the national or international level whilst making a valuable contribution to the work of the Court.

Most importantly through the Programme, the Court aims to foster an international cadre of active supporters and advocates who will be ideally placed within their respective professional and national communities, to raise awareness of the role of the Court; contribute to the strengthening of their national judicial systems; and promote cooperation with the Court, thus giving effect to the spirit of complementarity.

II. General description of Internship placements

As an international organisation endeavouring to optimise geographic and gender representation, the Court respects and values diversity and therefore encourages applications from candidates of all nationalities and cultures to its Internship Programme.

All participants in the Internship and Visiting Professional Programme are bound by the following Common Rules and Conditions .

The Court offers internships to highly motivated young professionals with good academic qualifications who are in the early stages of their careers. The Internship is a practical educational experience whereby Interns principally assist the staff of the Court in discharging their duties. Under supervision, Interns are assigned projects and tasks that are relevant to their educational background and interests and provide them with the opportunity to put into practice and further develop their theoretical knowledge. The work will generally be comparable to the work of the upper general service category or junior professional level.

Internships are offered for a period of between three and six months. In order to apply for an internship placement, candidates will need to ensure that they meet the general eligibility requirements for Interns  in addition to any additional requirements stated by the specific Organ of the Court to which the candidate elects to apply.

The Visiting Professionals Programmes

I. Aims of the Programme

As the first permanent international criminal court, and in respect of its foundation as an institution complementary to national jurisdictions, the International Criminal Court has a responsibility for and an interest in promoting the understanding of the Court among individuals, governments, academics, practitioners and civil society organisations. Furthermore the Court aims to contribute to the gradual proliferation of practitioners and scholars genuinely familiar with and supportive of its work.

In the context of a mutually beneficial Programme, participants will gain an understanding of the Court's objectives and of the challenges faced by the organisation in general, and a detailed knowledge of the mission and work of one area of the Court in particular. With practical experience of the implementation of international criminal justice in this unique institution, participants will have an opportunity to augment their knowledge and expertise at the national or international level whilst making a valuable contribution to the work of the Court.

Most importantly through the Programme, the Court aims to foster an international cadre of active supporters and advocates who will be ideally placed within their respective professional and national communities, to raise awareness of the role of the Court; contribute to the strengthening of their national judicial systems; and promote cooperation with the Court, thus giving effect to the spirit of complementarity.

II. General description of Visiting Professional placements

As an international organisation endeavouring to optimise geographic and gender representation, the Court respects and values diversity and therefore encourages applications from candidates of all nationalities and cultures to its Visiting Professional Programme.

All participants in the Visiting Professional Programme are bound by the following Common Rules and Conditions .

Visiting Professional placements are offered to candidates who have extensive academic and/or professional expertise in an area of work relevant to or related to the Court. Visiting Professionals will usually be assigned to a range of tasks or specific projects in a capacity which will both draw upon and augment the specific knowledge or skills of the individual. The work will generally be comparable to the mid-professional or senior level. In some cases, Visiting Professionals, with specialist knowledge and skills in an area pertaining to the work of the Court may propose a project to be conducted in cooperation with the Court during the course of their placement. Visiting Professionals will collaborate with senior and junior professional officers and undertake their own projects in consultation with the staff of the Organ to which they elect to be appointed.

Visiting Professional placements are offered for a period of between one and three months duration. Subject to the Common Rules and Conditions governing the Visiting Professional Programme, it is possible to combine a placement as a Visiting Professional with a period of paid or unpaid leave, or other affiliation with an external entity.

In order to apply for a Visiting Professional placement, candidates will need to ensure that they meet the general eligibility requirements for Visiting Professionals in addition to any additional requirements stated by the specific Organ of the Court to which the candidate elects to apply.