Legal Affairs Internship
Quick answer
The Syria International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism is offering an unpaid, full-time legal affairs internship in Geneva, Switzerland, focusing on legal research and support for the investigation and prosecution of crimes under international law in Syria.
- Role
- Legal Affairs Internship
- Organization
- Syria International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism
- Location
- Geneva, Switzerland
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Legal
The role
The internship is focused on legal research and support for the International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism to assist in the investigation and prosecution of persons responsible for the most serious crimes under international law in Syria.
What you'll do
- Conducting legal research
- Assisting in drafting legal documents
- Monitoring judicial proceedings
- Mapping legislative frameworks
- Assisting in facilitating JSCS contributions to the work of other Sections of the IIIM
What it takes
- Enrolled in or completed a graduate or first university degree
- Knowledge of criminal accountability in the Syrian context is desirable
- Good knowledge of standard software applications
- Fluency in English is required, knowledge of Arabic is desirable
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the internship located?
The internship is located in Geneva, Switzerland, and the work modality is flexible, to be discussed with the successful candidate.
What is the compensation for this internship?
The internship is unpaid.
What are the key qualifications required?
Applicants must be enrolled in or have completed a graduate or first university degree, and have good knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS Outlook, and MS Teams. Knowledge of criminal accountability in the Syrian context is desirable.
How do I apply for this internship?
Applications must include a cover letter in English setting out your motivation and dates of availability. Short-listed candidates may be contacted by the hiring team directly if further information is needed during the review of their application.
How to apply
Apply directly on Syria International, Impartial and Independent Mechanism's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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