Legal Internship Programme
Voluntary Internship positions are available for undergraduate law students, postgraduate law students, and newly qualified lawyers at the International Bar Association's offices in The Hague and Washington DC, also for eyeWitness for Atrocities in the London office.
In the London office, voluntary internships are open to individuals whose participation is a formal requirement of your university education or course of study, serving as a prescribed component necessary to fulfil your educational goal.
Founded in 1947, the International Bar Association (IBA) is the world's largest organisation of law societies, bar associations, law firms and individual lawyers. The IBA is involved with cutting edge issues affecting the international legal community and as an intern you can become involved in the work of the Association.
Click here to find out more about the IBA.
Financial Assistance
You will need to be able to support yourself whilst interning with the IBA, however there are some financial grants available for the London office and The Hague interns.
Intern Newsletters
The IBA Intern Newsletter was created in 2020 and every intern from each programme are invited to submit a short article on a topic of their choice, which is included in the newsletter.
Frequently asked questions
You will need to be able to support yourself whilst interning with the IBA, however there are some financial grants available for the London office and The Hague interns.
Lydia Odedeji, IBA Intern, Sept-Dec 2024
Jonathan Carden, IBA Intern, Sept-Nov 2024
"I thoroughly enjoyed my internship with the IBAHRI, and I feel that I have learned a lot. The team were incredibly welcoming, helpful, and generous with their guidance. As interns we were included in many interesting projects, and we got to engage with a wide range of pressing and fascinating legal topics and issues. I had high hopes for this internship, but it has in fact exceeded my expectations."
Grace, December 2024
"This internship was more than just a professional experience—it was a journey of learning, self-discovery, and making meaningful contributions to the legal profession. I leave with a profound sense of gratitude and an even stronger commitment to pursuing a career in international law."
Arista, Dec 2024