World Bank ICSID Internship Program for Graduate Students 2026
The world bank through the International Centre for Settlement of Investment Dispute (ICSID) offers internship opportunities to highly motivated students enrolled in a graduate degree program. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the world’s leading institution devoted to the settlement of international investment disputes.
The internship program provides students with an interest 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.
Brief Summary:
- Organisation: World Bank ICSID
- Nationality: All Nationalities
- Basic Qualifications: Graduates Students
- Program Location: Across members Countries
- Program Duration: 3 months
- Available Slot: Several
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for the World Bank ICSID Internship Program are as follows:
- 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.
- 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).
- Ability to conduct research on a range of issues in the fields of arbitration and investment law.
- 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 prior to applying).
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How to Apply
Interested applicants who meet all of the eligibility requirements and qualifications may apply by completing the internship application form and append their CVs. Applications should be sent by e-mail to [email protected].
Only complete applications will be accepted. Please read the following before submitting your application. Any questions about the internship should be addressed to [email protected].
- October 15 for the January-April Internship period (spring semester); and
- February 15 for the May-August Internship period (summer semester).
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Application Deadlines: June 30 for the September-December Internship period (fall semester)
Deadline: October 15, 2024