World Bank ICSID Internship Program 2024 for Graduate Students

Highly motivated students from all nationalities who are enrolled in a graduate degree program are invited to apply for the World Bank ICSID Internship Program 2024. This unique internship opportunity is offered by the World Bank through the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) to contribute to the world’s leading institution devoted to the settlement of international investment disputes.

The World Bank ICSID Internship Program offers graduate students who are interested in international investment dispute settlement and international investment law with an in-depth understanding of ICSID’s work, enhances their academic and career goals, and offers a chance to bring innovative ideas and research experience to advance ICSID’s mission within 3 months.

Internship Summary:

Internship Sponsor(s): World Bank & ICSID

Internship Location(s): Across World Bank Members Countries

Internship Duration: 3 Months

Number of Slots: Several

Basic Qualification: Graduate Students

Nationality: All Nationalities

Eligibility for the World Bank ICSID Internship Program 2024 for Graduate Students:

Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate program.
Applicants must also be able to provide written confirmation stating that they will either obtain academic credit for at least one term/semester in a course of study; or will be provided with a stipend by their university for the duration of the internship.
Applicants must have a demonstrated interest and knowledge of investor-state dispute settlement and international investment law.
Rising 3L, LLM, or Ph.D. Student.
Fluency in English and preferably in at least one of the other two official languages of ICSID (i.e., French and Spanish).
Applicants must have the ability to conduct research on a range of issues in the fields of arbitration and investment law.
Applicants must have a strong writing and legal drafting skills.
Applicants must satisfy the requirements of their university for an internship (as these may vary, students are encouraged to seek confirmation from the university that they are eligible for a particular internship period before applying).

Method of Application for the World Bank ICSID Internship Program 2024 for Graduate Students:

Interested applicants are required to complete the internship application form and attach their CVs. Applications should be sent by e-mail to icsidinternship@worldbank.org.

Kindly read the following before submitting your application as only complete applications will be accepted. Send any questions about the internship to icsidinternship@worldbank.org.

Application Deadlines:

October 15 for the January-April Internship period (spring semester)
February 15 for the May-August Internship period (summer semester).

For more information about this opportunity, Visit the Official Website.

World Bank ICSID Internship Program 2024 for Graduate Students