Legal Intern

Work LocationThe Hague, The Netherlands Expected duration01 February - 30 June 2026 with the possibility of extension Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe OTP legal interns assist legal officers on a broad range of issues related to the ongoing functions of the Mechanism, including assistance to national authorities prosecuting war-crimes cases, policy development, capacity building, enforcement of convicted persons’ sentences and requests for early release, witness-protection issues, and post-conviction litigation such as contempt or review proceedings. In these areas, interns’ duties may include conducting legal research and factual analysis, drafting assistance, and cite-checking. Qualifications/special skillsCandidates for legal internships in the Office of the Prosecutor must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements: (a) be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a law university-degree programme (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent) (b) law students enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate-school programme (second university degree (Master’s Degree) or equivalent, or higher) Previous legal experience is desirable. Applicants must be computer literate in standard software applications. Applicants' ability to prepare and draft legal documents and conduct legal research is desirable. Good drafting and oral communication skills as well as experience in dealing with sensitive or confidential information are required. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the Mechanism. Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of other languages, particularly French or Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian, is desirable. Additional InformationApplicants are strictly required to attach the following documents to their Inspira application: 1. Two (2) letters of recommendation; 2. Copies of university/law studies transcripts (including courses taken and grades received); 3. A sample of your written work preferably in a field relevant to the work of the Mechanism and no more than ten (10) pages long. 4. Preference & Availability form. (https://www.irmct.org/en/recruitment/internship/internship-programme/progamme-guidelines) Please note that documents may only be in English or French. Applications without the required or complete documentation will not be considered. Intern Specific textInterns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken, may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer. No FeeTHE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.