
Their backgrounds are varied and depend on the department they are attached to: those in the Legal Office have usually completed their first law degree or are already working on a masters in international law or a PhD in a law of the sea-related topic. Our interns are students or recent graduates from all over the world, all sharing an interest in international law and in particular the law of the sea.

have completed at least three years of university studies.The following criteria are used to determine eligibility for the internship programme: An internship at the Tribunal provides students and recent graduates with a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Working closely with officials in the Tribunal's Registry, interns have the chance to experience the daily routine of the Registry's different departments, interact with members of the Tribunal, use the extensive library facilities for their research, meet participants of other training programmes and enjoy the challenge of working in a truly international environment.

If you are considering a career in international law, for example, whether working for a law firm, an international or regional organization or your national government, and if you are interested in a behind-the-scenes experience at an international court, then you are in the right place.
