Internship - European Law

The Institute considers applications for internships with the European law programme on a rolling basis, when assignments become available.

The ideal candidate will have a well-rounded knowledge of European law so as to be able to effectively contribute to a broad-based research and events programme. Specifically, the candidate should possess a deep knowledge of the internal market. However please note that the European law internship does not include competition law and therefore applicants with a background rooted heavily in competition law will not be considered.

In particular, the intern will be expected to assist in:

  • Developing new research projects in various areas of European law;
  • Assisting in any current research projects or papers;
  • Assisting in the development of the EU seminar series;
  • Any administrative tasks associated with the above.

Formal requirements:

  1. Level of education: LL.M degree in European Law (or equivalent degree).
  2. Research and drafting skills: ability to analyse and draw conclusions in a clear and precise manner; strong ability to conduct research through electronic means and resources. Prior experience in research posts will be considered a benefit.
  3. Language skills: proficiency in English; working knowledge of at least one other language is considered an additional asset.
  4. Familiarity with the legal system of the United Kingdom is considered an asset.

Availability

Please give details of the amount of time per week you are available, the date from which you would be available and an end date if known, or indefinite if applicable. Please state the days of the week that suit you best if known.

Normally an intern is required to be available for a minimum of one day per week for a minimum of three months. The more time you are able to offer and the longer your period of availability, the more likely we are to be able to make use of your skills in a way that is most rewarding both for you and for us. Applications are handled by email only. They will be considered on a rolling basis, as new assignments become available or current interns reach the end of their period of availability.

Applications will be judged on match of skills and ability of the applicant to the work available at the time. If you reach the interview stage, you will then be invited for interview at the Institute at a mutually convenient time. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer everyone an interview, and as a result, some applications will be considered unsuccessful without progressing to the interview stage, or may be kept on file until suitable work matching the applicant's skills becomes available.

The Institute has high academic standards and expects a serious level of commitment and professionalism from its interns.

Application

If you are interested in applying for an internship, please email your CV, a brief statement outlining your suitability for the position, plus a sample of your writing to: Justine Stefanelli at j.stefanelli@biicl.org. Please include the following information in the body of the email:

  • Full name and contact details
  • Current educational status
  • Areas of interest/expertise
  • Language skills
  • Availability