Intern - The International Commission of Jurists

P.O. Box, 91, Rue des Bains, 33, 1211 Geneva 8, Switzerland
Tel: +41(0) 22 979 3800 – Fax: +41(0) 22 979 3801 – Website: http://www.icj.org - E-mail: info@icj.org
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INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION OF JURISTS
Commission internationale de juristes - Comisión Internacional de Juristas
" dedicated since 1952 to the primacy, coherence and implementation of international law and principles that advance human rights "
June 2011

INTERNSHIP
Centre for the Independence of Judges & Lawyers
The International Commission of Jurists is a non-governmental organization dedicated to the legal
promotion and protection of human rights and the rule of law.

Description:

The ICJ is currently seeking an intern for 6 months to work in its Centre for the Independence of Judge
& Lawyers (CIJL). The intern’s duties will include:
• Monitoring of news and legal developments related to the independence of judges and
lawyers;
• Providing legal research and drafting of briefing notes on issues related to the
independence of judges and lawyers, including for the support of legal interventions;
• Assistance in the organization of missions, trial observations and a yearly forum on the
independence of the judiciary;
• Assistance with ongoing administrative tasks of the CIJL (not more than 20%).
The post is Geneva based and the person selected should ideally be available by 1st September
2011.

Requirements:
The successful candidates will have:
• A degree in law, international relations or a related field. A postgraduate degree is highly
desirable;
• Excellent knowledge of public international law, including international human rights law
and human rights protection mechanisms at the United Nations;
• Fluency in English and Spanish and/or French;
• Excellent research and drafting skills;
• High motivation and demonstrated interest in human rights.

Conditions:

Unfortunately the ICJ is not in a position to offer any financial remuneration to interns. All interns
are responsible for all expenses and costs incurred in undertaking an internship with the ICJ. On a
discretionary basis the ICJ may offer a lunch allowance. The starting date of the internship is
dependent on the delivery of a work permit from the Swiss authorities.

Applications:

Please send a cover letter, CV and the names and contact details of at least two referees by e-mail
to: ilaria.vena@icj.org or by post to: Ref: Centre for the Independence of Judges and Lawyers
Internship, International Commission of Jurists, P.O. Box 91, CH-1211 Geneva 8, Switzerland or by
fax at + 41 22 979 38 01.

Applications close on 15 July 2011.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.