Chatham House International Law Internship Programme

The International Law Programme is looking for two post-graduate international law students or lawyers to gain direct exposure to the work and management of a leading think-tank with a multinational presence. The successful applicants will acquire significant experience in research, event management, and general office duties.

We are looking for people with knowledge of public international law, who are well organized, capable, flexible and keen to make the most out of this opportunity.

International law interns gain exposure to a wide variety of public international law issues. For one of the positions we are looking for someone who is interested in contributing to detailed empirical research on China's role within the UN Human Rights Council.

International law interns gain exposure to a wide variety of public international law issues. For one of the positions we are looking for someone who is interested in contributing to detailed empirical research on China's role within the UN Human Rights Council.

Application details:

This opportunity would be for a period of three months. Although flexible, we are ideally looking for someone who can commit to 1-2 days a week.

Please state your availability in your application.

Other information:

These positions are unpaid. The successful candidates will have access to a wide range of Chatham House events and activities on a variety of international affairs related topics, as well as access to the Chatham House library. Travel expenses (Zones 1 & 2 only) will be paid for the days worked and lunch will be provided in the staff canteen.

Short-listed candidates will be invited to attend an informal interview at Chatham House which will be held on Monday, 5 September.

To Apply: 

Please send a CV, a covering letter and the contact details of two referees to:
Alis Martin: amartin@chathamhouse.org.uk
Start date: mid-September 2011End date: mid-December 2011

This is an unpaid position