Internship – Dispute Resolution Services, French Case Management Team (French fluency)

International Chamber of Commerce; Paris; Hybride; EUR 9 100 - 11 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Partial work from home

Meal vouchers + transport support

Résumé du poste

The International Chamber of Commerce, based in Paris, offers a six‑month Arbitration Intern position in the French Case Management team, starting January 2027. The intern will engage in multilingual tasks, gaining exposure to international arbitration processes in a dynamic, global setting.

Responsibilities include drafting and translating documents in English and French, conducting legal research, and preparing conferences.

Qualifications

• Studies or experience in international commercial law and arbitration with strong credentials.
• Fluency in English and French is required.
• Team player who thrives in an international environment.

Responsabilités

• Read and draft documents related to arbitration cases in English.
• Conduct legal research and read legal documents in English and French.
• Prepare conferences for arbitration proceedings.
• Translate legal documents as needed.
• Perform ad hoc assignments for the Secretariat teams.

Connaissances

Fluent in English

Fluent in French

Formation

Studies/experience in international commercial law and arbitration

Description du poste

As the institutional representative of over 45 million businesses in more than 170 countries, the International Chamber of Commerce operates with a core mission to “make business work for everyone, every day, everywhere”.

We act as the primary voice of the real economy in a range of intergovernmental organisations – from the World Trade Organization to the UN climate process – championing the needs of local business in global decision making.

The convening power of our global network enables us to set rules and standards that facilitate over $17 trillion dollars in trade each year – as well as providing tailored products and digital services that directly address the real challenges faced by businesses operating internationally. We also provide the world's premier private global dispute resolution services, leveraging ICC's unique independence, integrity, and expertise.

The role

The Secretariat of the ICC International Court of Arbitration is currently looking for an Arbitration Intern for our French Case Management team for a period of 6 months, starting January 2027.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Reading and drafting documents related to arbitration cases in English.
• Conducting legal research and reading legal documents in English and French.
• Preparation of conferences.
• Translation of legal documents.
• Ad hoc assignments as requested by the teams and the services of the Secretariat to which the intern may be assigned.

What we offer

• A dynamic, collaborative and caring work environment in an international setting
• Opportunities to continually learn
• The chance to make a meaningful impact
• Partial work from home opportunities
• A monthly gratification of about €900 gross + meal vouchers + partial compensation (70%) of public transport costs

Requirements

• Have studies or experience in international commercial law and arbitration with strong academic credentials. Preference will be given to students in international commercial law arbitration with strong academic credentials and prior work experience;
• Are fluent in English and French;
• Are meticulous in carrying out required duties;
• Are a team player who is interested in working with a dynamic and diverse team while gaining experience in an international environment.

Terms and conditions

Important information before applying:

• You must still be registered as a student during the time of the internship. Recent graduates who are not anymore enrolled in an educational programme are therefore not eligible to do an internship at ICC.
• Nationals from outside the European Union or Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Andorra, Monaco, or Switzerland must hold an appropriate visa from the French consulate.
• Non‑EU residents are required to have valid papers before applying (long‑stay student visa and/or carte de séjour) allowing them to work in France.
• Interns are required to handle their own travel and accommodation arrangements for the duration of their internship. ICC does not provide scholarships or fellowships.
• Based at ICC Global Headquarters in Paris, our six‑month internship programme is full‑time with an average working week of 35 hours.

Geographic location: ICC Headquarters – Paris, France

Availability: January 2027

Duration: 6 months

At ICC, we make business work for everyone, every day, everywhere. And when we say “everyone”, we mean it. We celebrate the diversity of our people and strive to inspire acceptance, cultivate a culture where difference matters, inclusion is essential and equality of opportunity is for everyone.