T.M.C. Asser Instituut is offering a six-month, part-time international law internship in The Hague, Netherlands, with a gross monthly stipend of €441.
About T.M.C. Asser Instituut
T.M.C. Asser Instituut is an inter-university research centre specialising in international and European law. Affiliated with the University of Amsterdam, the institute conducts independent research, provides education and training, organises academic events, and publishes legal scholarship through Asser Press.
About the Opportunity
The institute is inviting applications for one internship position within its research strand, In the Public Interest: Accountability of the State and the Prosecution of Crimes (ASPC). The intern will support research and editorial projects relating to international law, with a focus on international humanitarian law and international criminal law.
Duration
The internship will run for six months, beginning on 1 December 2026.
Mode and Location
The internship is part-time, requiring three days of work per week. It is based in person at the institute in The Hague, Netherlands, and is not a remote opportunity.
Stipend
The selected intern will receive a gross stipend of €441 per month.
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Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be enrolled in, or have recently graduated from, a bachelor’s or master’s programme in international law.
- Demonstrate an interest in international humanitarian law and/or international criminal law.
- Have very strong editorial skills. Previous copy-editing experience is an advantage.
- Have strong English language skills.
- Be proficient in computer use. Experience maintaining websites or working with social media is an advantage.
- Be able to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
Applicants must be registered as students at a university or school and eligible to live and work in the Netherlands. Recent bachelor’s and master’s graduates may apply within one year of graduation, provided the internship can contribute to their education.
The institute cannot accept applicants without EU citizenship unless they already hold a Dutch residence permit and work permit. Applicants should include their nationality and relevant visa or residence permit status in their application.
Roles and Responsibilities
Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law
The intern will assist with editing work for the Yearbook of International Humanitarian Law (YIHL) and drafting its Year in Review 2026.
International Crimes Database and Asser Nexus
The intern will support the International Crimes Database (ICD) and Asser Nexus on Conflict and Crime, including updating the database on developments in international criminal law.
Research Assistance
The intern will provide ad hoc research assistance to members of the ASPC research strand across its projects.
Contact
For queries regarding the internship, applicants can contact:
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Email: PO@asser.nl
Application Procedure
Interested candidates must apply by email to PO@asser.nl. Applications should preferably be submitted as a single PDF file.
The email subject line must be: Application ASPC Internship IL and YIHL
The application must include all three of the following documents:
- Curriculum vitae, including nationality and relevant visa or residency status.
- Motivation letter written in English.
- Writing sample in English of approximately 1,500 words.
The application deadline is 25 October 2026 at 23:59 CET. Individual interviews will take place as soon as possible after the deadline. Applications received after the deadline or missing any of the three required documents will not be considered eligible.
Applicants should review the institute’s official internship eligibility requirements before applying: https://www.asser.nl/jobs-internships/
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