Legal Internship at ITLOS, Hamburg [July–September 2027]: Apply by December 31!

ITLOS invites applications for its July–September 2027 internship in Hamburg, Germany. Apply by December 31, 2026.

About ITLOS

The International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea offers internships through its Registry. Students and recent graduates work under Registry officials and gain an understanding of the Tribunal’s functions and daily work.

About the Opportunity

The programme offers placements in the Legal Office, Library and Archives, Linguistic Services and Press Office. Depending on their department, interns contribute to legal research, public information, library operations or translation.

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Location

Hamburg, Germany.

Duration

Three months, July–September 2027. This is a full-time internship.

Eligibility Criteria

• Completion of at least three years of university studies.
• Normally enrolled in a degree-granting or postgraduate course when applying and during the internship, or a recent graduate. Graduates within 12 months before applying are eligible.
• Normally no more than 32 years old.
• Good command of English and/or French.
• Interest in international law, particularly the law of the sea, international affairs or international institutions.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Legal Office: research legal issues, prepare notes and produce a research paper and oral presentation.
• Library and Archives: assist with cataloguing, databases, bibliographies and electronic resources.
• Linguistic Services: support translation, document preparation and terminology research.
• Press Office: prepare information material, review media coverage and assist with visits and events.

Funding

Interns receive no remuneration. Travel, accommodation and living expenses are normally borne by interns or sponsoring institutions. Limited Trust Fund assistance may cover living expenses and travel for eligible applicants who are nationals of developing countries on the OECD list, normally reside there and demonstrate financial need. Applicants must request funding in their online application; late funding applications are not considered.

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Deadline

December 31, 2026.

Contact

Internship coordinator: press@itlos.org.

Application Procedure

Complete the official online form and submit a covering letter of no more than one page, CV, research sample in English or French of no more than 10 pages, enrolment or degree documents, course list or transcript, references and relevant language certificates. Incomplete applications are not considered.