Call for Interns: International, European, and Comparative Sports Law

The Asser Institute offers university students during/after their master’s degree the opportunity to enrich their knowledge with the practical experience of working in the field of International and European sports law.

The Asser Institute, located in The Hague, is a leading inter-university institute operating in the broad field of international law. Its research is of an interdisciplinary as well as comparative nature, covering all fields of law in which the Institute specializes, such as private international law, public international law including the law of international organizations, international arbitration, and EU law.

What we offer

The ASSER International Sports Law Centre was established in 2002 within the framework of the Asser Institute. It provides high quality research, services, and products to the sporting world at large (including sports ministries, international and intergovernmental organizations, sports associations and federations, the professional sports industry, etc.) on both a national and international basis. As a pioneer in the field of international sports law, the Asser Institute has established a worldwide network of academics and practitioners and cooperation agreements with various sports law institutes and centres in Europe and beyond.

The internship will provide a well-rounded experience and insight into the discipline of International, European, and comparative sports law. Under the direction and guidance of a dedicated supervisor, the intern will be considered a full member of our research team, assisting it with:

• Legal research and position papers;
• Sports Law Network Directory;
• the International Sports Law Journal (ISLJ) and the Asser International Sports Law book series;
• Content Collection;
• Sportslaw.nl website;
• Education, events and special projects.

We have place for:

A full-time intern position for a period of minimum three and maximum six months, starting around September 2012.

Interested candidates should have: 

• at least a BA degree in law;
• good scores for courses on international and EU law;
• Interest and academic background in sports law;
• Strong legal analysis and writing skills;
• Flexibility, motivation and the capability to work independently;
• Fluency in written and spoken English. Knowledge of other languages is an advantage.

How to apply

Students who are interested in applying can send their letter of motivation and CV, in English, to HRM@asser.nl before July 31, 2012.