Internship

AIA currently only accepts interns at our location in Brussels.

To help us make the work of the AIA better, the AIA secretariat offers an internship program for selected volunteers who have completed their graduate studies or are pursuing postgraduate studies.

We prefer students that are looking for an internship as part of their compulsory academic program. The internship gives the intern a possibility to learn and practise skills and knowledge concerning international arbitration. The AIA internship is in no way connected with recruitment for employment but can be a decisive stepping stone to further a career.

Internship objectives and assignment

The intern will be requested to undertake tasks in connection with the ongoing projects of AIA.The internship's assignment may include:

  • assisting with the research and preparation of legal and administrative texts or studies about international arbitration
  • assisting with the drafting of promotion material, website-documents and pages
  • conducting related background studies and internet based research
  • undertaking ad hoc legal and administrative tasks as requested
  • assisting with the collection and analysis of case law in the field of international arbitration

Conditions and Qualifications required

  • the internship program is located in Brussels (Belgium) for an initial period of minimum two months
  • first level university degree or advanced level university degree in law or economics, degrees in marketing, IT or related fields
  • the AIA is unable to provide any financial assistance or remuneration to interns and service as an intern entails no financial implications for the AIA
  • previous knowledge - or at the very least a genuine interest in - international arbitration
  • excellent spoken and written English
  • good communication skills to interact with people from different countries and continents
  • computer skills and familiarity with applications such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook and internet research. Familiarity with HTML and/or website administration will be considered an asset
  • previous experience in the organisation of conferences, meetings or other events will be considered an asset