Internship - Documentation and Research Centre

CONTRACT TYPE

Internship
- DEPARTMENT

Dispute Resolution Services (DRS)
- COUNTRY

France
- LOCATION

Paris
- STARTING DATE

July 2025
- Description
- As the institutional representative of over 45 million businesses in more than 170 countries, the International Chamber of Commerce operates with a core mission to “make business work for everyone, every day, everywhere”. We act as the primary voice of the real economy in a range of intergovernmental organisations - from the World Trade Organization to the UN climate process - championing the needs of local business in global decision making. The convening power of our global network enables us to set rules and standards that facilitate over $17 trillion dollars in trade each year - as well as providing tailored products and digital services that directly address the real challenges faced by businesses operating internationally. We also provide the world's premier private global dispute resolution services, leveraging ICC's unique independence, integrity, and expertise.

The role
- We are looking for a motivated intern to join the Documentation and Research Centre of the ICC International Court of Arbitration and enhance knowledge of arbitration in commercial and investment disputes.
- Your responsibilities and learning opportunities include:

- Reading and analysing ICC arbitral awards and a range of working documents, both in English and in French;
- Updating databases;
- Researching a wide range of topics in international commercial arbitration;
- Compiling and updating statistics;
- Preparing and updating presentations;
- Drafting briefs for members of the ICC Secretariat’s case management teams as well as the managing team of the ICC International Court of Arbitration.

What we offer:

- A dynamic, collaborative and caring work environment in an international setting
- Opportunities to continually learn
- The chance to make a meaningful impact
- Partial work from home opportunities
- A monthly gratification of about €900 gross + meal vouchers + partial compensation (70%) of public transport costs

Ready to join us?

**Requirements**:

- Enjoy legal research work. Preference will be given to students in international commercial law arbitration with strong academic credentials. This is an ideal position for students who are preparing their bar exams.
- Are fluent English and French (this is a requirement). Fluency in Spanish, German or Portuguese is an advantage.
- Are meticulous in carrying out required duties.
- Are a team player who enjoys working in an international and dynamic environment.

Terms and conditions
- Important information before applying:

- You must still be registered as a student during the time of the internship.
- Nationals from outside the European Union or Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Andorra, Monaco, or Switzerland must hold an appropriate visa from the French consulate.
- Interns are required to handle their own travel and accommodation arrangements for the duration of their internship. ICC does not provide scholarships or fellowships.
- Based at ICC Global Headquarters in Paris our six-month internship programme is full-time with an average working week of 35 hours.
- Estimated start date: July 2025
- Department: ICC Dispute Resolution Services
- Location: ICC International Headquarters, Paris
- Contract type and duration: Six-month internship, full time.

At ICC, we make business work for everyone, every day, everywhere. And when we say “everyone”, we mean it. We celebrate the diversity of our people and strive to inspire acceptance, cultivate a culture where difference matters, inclusion is essential, and equality of opportunity is for everyone.