Exciting Internship Opportunity: Office of the Prosecutor – United Nations / IRMCT
📍 Location: Arusha, Tanzania
📅 Duration: 3–6 months (Starting April 2025)
💼 Work Type: Full-time, Unpaid
Are you passionate about international criminal justice and eager to gain hands-on legal experience? The Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) at the United Nations International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) is inviting applications for its legal internship program at its Arusha Branch.
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the legacy of the ICTR & ICTY, enhance your legal skills, and gain practical experience in international humanitarian and criminal law.
Key Responsibilities
✔ Conduct legal & factual research in international criminal law.
✔ Assist in drafting legal memoranda on various judicial matters.
✔ Support review and contempt investigations & post-conviction litigation.
✔ Analyze and summarize witness testimonies & evidence.
✔ Assist in providing support to national jurisdictions & capacity-building initiatives.
✔ Perform essential tasks such as cite-checking, legal material compilation, and more.
Interns work under the supervision of Senior Legal Officers and Legal Officers at the OTP, gaining invaluable experience in international legal proceedings.
Eligibility & Qualifications
🎓 Academic Requirements:
✔ Enrolled in OR have completed the final year of a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LL.B or equivalent).
✔ Enrolled in OR have completed a Master’s Degree in Law (LL.M or equivalent) is an added advantage.
💼 Skills & Competencies:
✔ Strong legal research & analytical skills.
✔ Excellent written & oral communication.
✔ Computer literacy (Microsoft Office & legal research tools).
🌎 Language Proficiency:
✔ Fluency in English is required.
✔ Working knowledge of French is highly desirable.
Additional Information
🔹 This is an unpaid internship. Interns must cover their own travel, accommodation, insurance, and living expenses.
🔹 Interns must maintain strict confidentiality regarding all unpublished information obtained during the internship.
🔹 The United Nations does not charge any recruitment fees at any stage of the application process.
How to Apply
📩 Interested candidates must apply via the official United Nations Inspira portal:
🔗 Apply Here
📜 Required Documents:
✔ Cover letter (indicating your preferred internship period).
✔ Two letters of recommendation (preferably from academic/professional referees).
✔ University transcripts (courses taken & grades received).
✔ Writing sample (max 10 pages, preferably in international law).
✔ Completed Preference & Availability Form
📅 Application Deadline: Rolling basis – Apply early to secure your spot!
💡 Note: There is no guarantee of employment with the UN upon completion of the internship.
🚀 Kickstart Your Legal Career with the UN! 🚀
Join the Office of the Prosecutor at IRMCT and contribute to the field of international criminal justice while working alongside world-class legal professionals. Apply today!
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