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About:
The World Trade Organization (WTO) deals with the global rules of trade between nations. Its main function is to ensure that trade flows as smoothly, predictably and freely as possible. At its heart are the WTO agreements, negotiated by its members.
Role:
Intern
Location:
Geneva, Switzerland
Qualification:
A candidate must:
- not be a government official, unless the candidate resigns from his or her post;
- not be a law firm associate, unless the candidate resigns from his or her post;
- have done no prior internship with the WTO;
- not be related to anyone currently working at the WTO;
- hold a degree leading to admission to practice law (normally an LL.B or a JD); have at least one year of post-graduate studies; and have specific knowledge and/or experience of WTO Law.
- have effective spoken and written communication skills in English (fluency). Knowledge of French and/or Spanish is considered an asset.
A candidate must:
- be a national of a WTO member state or a country or customs territory engaged in accession negotiations
- have completed his/her undergraduate studies in a relevant discipline;
Either
- be currently enrolled in a master’s degree with at least one year completed; or
- have completed a master’s degree programme and be enrolled in a higher-level postgraduate programme (including doctoral studies); or
- have completed a postgraduate degree (master’s degree or PHD) within the past two years at the time of selection; and
- be at least 21 years at the time of the internship.
Responsibilities:
- Legal advice and analysis: Assist in the preparation of legal advice and analysis on substantive issues of WTO law and general public international law, including in the context of WTO dispute settlement proceedings.
- Dispute settlement support: Provide administrative, organizational, and logistical support to WTO dispute settlement panels.
- Publications and analytical work: Contribute to the preparation of WTO publications, statistical materials, reports, and analyses relating to WTO law, dispute settlement, and the work of the Division.
- Training and capacity building: Assist in the development, preparation, and delivery of internal and external training activities, presentations, and educational materials on WTO law and dispute settlement procedures.
- Legal research: Undertake independent legal research, under appropriate supervision, on a range of substantive and procedural legal issues, including treaty interpretation, procedural law, and questions of general public international law.
- Collaboration and project support: Work with different colleagues within the Division on a variety of assignments and projects, contributing to the Division’s ongoing legal, analytical, and institutional activities.
- Other duties: Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor, consistent with the work and functions of the Division.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can Apply here
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