The ICC offers some funded opportunities for candidates from countries that are a State Party to the Rome Statute and appear on the United Nations Statistic Division's list of developing regions, and for candidates from countries that are currently undergoing a preliminary examination or an investigation by the Court. Learn more about these funded opportunities.
The Trust Fund for the Development of Interns and Visiting Professionals
The ICC internship and visiting professional programme receives over 200 new IVPs every year for periods of three to six months. As the ICC cannot provide all participants with remuneration, applicants need to be able to support themselves for the duration of their placement. However, this is not possible for all candidates, especially for applicants coming from developing countries.
To fill this gap, the Trust Fund for the development of Interns and Visiting Professionals was established in 2016 with the aim to give equal opportunity to all applicants. It does so by providing funded internship and visiting professionals' opportunities to nationals of developing countries that are a State Party to the Rome Statute and appear on the United Nations Statistic Division's list of developing regions.
These funding opportunities, based on donations received from States Parties and individuals, enable the Court to attract the best applicants and foster a broader diversity of perspectives in the workplace.
If funding is available, the Human Resources Section will advertise a funded vacancy announcement in accordance with the terms of reference of the Trust Fund as agreed by the donors.
Legal Professionals Programme, Funded by the European Union
The Legal Professionals Programme, funded by a European Union (EU) Contribution to the ICC, aims to offer professional opportunities to visiting legal professionals from situation countries, countries under preliminary examination, and developing countries that are State Parties to the Rome Statute.
The primary objectives of the Legal Professionals Programme are to encourage and facilitate the development of national capacities to achieve the goals of the Rome Statute, and to increase knowledge and understanding of the Court and its procedures among legal professionals, as a means for strengthening national capacities for investigating and prosecuting crimes within the jurisdiction of the ICC and enhancing cooperation with the Court.
Selected candidates can be assigned to various sections throughout the Court. During their placements, participants in the programme gain invaluable insights into the conduct of international investigations and prosecutions, the functioning of an impartial and independent judiciary, and the administration and management of an international court of law. These experiences increase their knowledge and understanding of the Court, and upon their return home, by sharing this knowledge, promote the principle of complementarity and contribute to the global fight against impunity.
The EU Contribution to the ICC is part of the EU Neighbourhood, Development and International Cooperation (NDICI) instrument - Global Europe and funds the ICC project titled “Building Legal Expertise and Fostering Cooperation”. The project encompasses various activities, including seminars, events, and other relevant activities designed to foster cooperation; the Legal Professionals Programme itself, and the Legal Tools and Case Law Databases.
Stay updated on our website for opportunities to apply for these funded positions and become a part of this impactful programme.