International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS): Internship Programme
The purposes of the internship programme of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea are to give the participants the opportunity to gain an understanding of the work and functions of the Tribunal and to enable the Tribunal and its Members to benefit from the assistance of persons with relevant knowledge and skills in areas within the scope of activities of the Tribunal. Participants in the programme will be expected to be able to contribute to the work of the Tribunal in the fields of the law of the sea, public international law, international organizations and international relations, political science, public information, publications and library science, and translation.
Listing Details
Organization Name
International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS)
Organization Mandate
The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea establishes a comprehensive legal framework to regulate all ocean space, its uses and resources. It also provides for the protection and preservation of the marine environment, for marine scientific research and for the development and transfer of marine technology. The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea is an independent judicial body established to adjudicate disputes arising out of the interpretation and application of the Convention.
Address
Am Internationalen Seegerichtshof 1 - 22609, Hamburg, Germany
Telephone
(49) (40)35607-0
Non-profit organization?
No
Countries
Regions
Duration
2 weeks - 1 month, 3-6 months
Age (max)
35
Price range
n/a
Application process and requirements
Applicants should: (a) have completed at least three years of university studies; (b) normally be engaged in a degree-granting or postgraduate programme at the time of application and also during the internship; (c) normally not be more than 35 years of age; (d) have a good command of English and/or French; and (e) have an interest in international law, in particular international law of the sea, international affairs or international institutions and organizations. Interns are not paid. The cost of travel and accommodation, as well as living expenses, are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions.
Language
English, French
Applicants should have a good command of English and/or French.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the internship| interns receive a certificate. The certificate will state the period of internship| give examples of the allocated tasks and evaluate the intern's performance.
Funding information
Grants available for applicants from developing countries.
Student status required?
No
Type of student status required
Qualifications required
None