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Roles across arbitration, mediation, adjudication, expert evidence and legal tech, from firms, chambers, institutions and the companies building the tools. Filter by field, level and where you want to work, then apply at the source.

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Level

PCA Internship Programme (The Hague)

Internship
Permanent Court of Arbitration
The Hague, Netherlands·On-site·Self-funded

Three-month internships in the PCA's International Bureau, starting January, April, July and October. Legal and administrative work inside a working arbitral registry. For law students and recent graduates.

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ArbitrationPosted Quarterly intakes

PCA-ICCA Internship Programme

Internship
PCA and ICCA
The Hague, Netherlands·On-site·Self-funded

Three-month internships run with the International Council for Commercial Arbitration: research, legal editing and work on ICCA publications and Young ICCA. Intakes in January, April and October.

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ArbitrationPosted Three intakes a year

PCA Internships, Vienna and Mauritius offices

Internship
Permanent Court of Arbitration
Vienna, Austria / Mauritius·On-site·Self-funded

The PCA's regional offices in Vienna and Mauritius run their own internship programmes mirroring The Hague: legal and administrative assignments inside an arbitral institution. Mauritius is a strong Africa-region entry point.

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ArbitrationPosted Rolling cycles

ICC internships, including the International Court of Arbitration

Internship
International Chamber of Commerce
Paris, France (some New York terms via SICANA)·On-site

Internship terms of September to December, January to April and May to August, including with the ICC International Court of Arbitration: case-related drafting, research and event support. Deadlines fall around July, November and March.

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ArbitrationPosted Three terms a year

LCIA Internship

Internship
London Court of International Arbitration
London, UK·On-site

The LCIA's internship inside its Secretariat: casework exposure at one of the world's leading arbitral institutions, in London. Details and openings on the LCIA's internship page.

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ArbitrationPosted See LCIA page for current cycle

SCC Internship

Internship
SCC Arbitration Institute, Stockholm
Stockholm, Sweden·On-site

Internships at the Stockholm institute behind many ECT and East-West commercial cases: case administration and research alongside the Secretariat.

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ArbitrationPosted Cyclical intakes

SIAC Internship Programme

Internship
Singapore International Arbitration Centre
Singapore·On-site

Internships at SIAC's Secretariat in Maxwell Chambers: exposure to one of the busiest arbitral institutions in Asia. Openings posted on SIAC's careers page.

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ArbitrationPosted See SIAC careers for current cycle

AIAC Legal Internship Programme

Internship
Asian International Arbitration Centre
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia·On-site

The AIAC's structured legal internship in Kuala Lumpur: arbitration, adjudication and domain-name dispute casework at the Malaysian institution.

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ArbitrationPosted Rolling applications

OHADA internships

Internship
OHADA (Organisation for the Harmonisation of Business Law in Africa)
Yaounde, Cameroon and OHADA institutions·On-site

Internships across the OHADA system, including around the CCJA, the common arbitration court for seventeen African states. A genuine Africa-region route into institutional arbitration. French is a major asset.

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ArbitrationPosted Rolling applications

Counsel / Deputy Counsel

Counsel
Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC)
Hong Kong·On-site

Secretariat role administering international arbitration cases and providing legal support; requires international arbitration experience and a law degree.

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ArbitrationPosted See HKIAC careers

Head of Northeast Asia

Senior
Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC)
Hong Kong·On-site

Leads promotion and development of international arbitration across Northeast Asia, building institutional and stakeholder networks.

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ArbitrationPosted See HKIAC careers

Legal Internship Programme (Hong Kong office)

Internship
Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC)
Hong Kong·On-site

Legal internships in the Hong Kong office (also Beijing and Shanghai) for students and early-career lawyers, with exposure to case administration under the HKIAC Rules.

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ArbitrationPosted See HKIAC careers

Deputy Counsel

Mid
Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC)
Singapore·On-site

Min 2-3 years PQE in international arbitration; assists the Registrar in administering cases and ensuring compliance with the SIAC Rules and Singapore arbitration law. Apply to jobs@siac.org.sg.

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ArbitrationPosted See SIAC jobs

Case Management Officer

Junior
Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC)
Singapore·On-site

Assists in administering international arbitration cases under the SIAC and UNCITRAL Rules. Apply to jobs@siac.org.sg.

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ArbitrationPosted See SIAC jobs

Chief Operating Officer

Senior
Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC)
Singapore·On-site

Oversees corporate operations (finance, HR, IT, compliance, technology), reporting to the CEO and supporting SIAC's global expansion. Apply to jobs@siac.org.sg.

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OtherPosted See SIAC jobs

Strategy & Development Manager (South Asia)

Mid
Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC)
India (India Representative Office)·On-site

India-qualified lawyer to support SIAC's business development and promotion of international arbitration across South Asia. Apply to jobs@siac.org.sg.

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ArbitrationPosted See SIAC jobs

Strategy & Development Manager (Americas)

Mid
Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC)
New York, USA·On-site

New York-based role growing SIAC's presence in the Americas through business development, events and stakeholder engagement. Apply to jobs@siac.org.sg.

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ArbitrationPosted See SIAC jobs

ICSID Internship Programme (Washington DC)

Internship
ICSID / World Bank Group
Washington DC, USA·On-site

Rolling internships in investment dispute settlement; interns join case management or institutional teams under experienced Counsel. Deadlines 30 Jun (fall), 31 Oct (spring), 15 Feb (summer); apply to icsidinternship@worldbank.org.

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ArbitrationPosted Rolling (30 Jun / 31 Oct / 15 Feb)

Pupillage, 2027 and 2028 starts (£90,000 award)

Junior
Essex Court Chambers
London, UK·On-site·£90,000 award

Up to six funded 12-month pupillages a year at a premier international arbitration and commercial set; applications via the Pupillage Gateway.

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ArbitrationPosted Via Pupillage Gateway

Pupillage

Junior
Brick Court Chambers
London, UK·On-site

Tenancy-seeking pupillage at a leading set for international arbitration, commercial and public law; a mini-pupillage with Chambers is required before applying.

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ArbitrationPosted Via Pupillage Gateway

Trainee Solicitor (International Arbitration seat)

Junior
White & Case LLP
London, UK·On-site

Training contracts with seat opportunities in one of the most active global international arbitration practices.

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ArbitrationPosted See careers portal

Jim Hurlock Scholarship (Paris)

Junior
White & Case LLP
Paris, France·On-site

Annual scholarship for law students, with exposure to the firm's international arbitration and dispute resolution practice in Paris.

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ArbitrationPosted See careers portal

Dispute Resolution Lawyers, MENA (lateral)

Mid
Freshfields
Dubai (DIFC) / Abu Dhabi / Riyadh / Bahrain·On-site

Lateral recruitment of dispute resolution lawyers for MENA offices handling high-stakes international arbitration and cross-border disputes.

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ArbitrationPosted Rolling

Scholarships, Bursaries & Internships (offshore)

Internship
Appleby
Bermuda / BVI / Cayman / Isle of Man / Mauritius·On-site

Internships, bursaries and scholarships across offshore offices for students interested in dispute resolution and commercial litigation.

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ArbitrationPosted Rolling

Internship – External Engagement, Office of the Secretary General (Paris)

Internship
ICC International Court of Arbitration
Paris·On-site

Internship in the ICC Secretary General's office in Paris supporting external engagement, stakeholder relations and communications work.

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Other

Internship – Arbitration, Hong Kong case management team

Internship
ICC International Court of Arbitration
Hong Kong·On-site

Internship supporting the ICC arbitration case management team in Hong Kong, assisting with administration and processing of international arbitration cases.

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Arbitration

Internship – DRS, Development – Regional Arbitration and ADR Promotion Africa (Paris)

Internship
ICC International Court of Arbitration
Paris·On-site

Paris-based internship focused on developing and promoting ICC arbitration and ADR services across Africa, supporting regional outreach and business development for the DRS.

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Arbitration

Internship – Arbitration & Case Management, SICANA Inc. (New York)

Internship
ICC / SICANA Inc.
New York·On-site

Internship with the ICC's North American subsidiary SICANA Inc., supporting arbitration and case management activities in New York.

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Arbitration

Internship – Case Management, SICAS (Singapore)

Internship
ICC / SICAS
Singapore·On-site

Internship at ICC's Singapore case management office (SICAS), assisting with the administration of international arbitration cases under the ICC Rules.

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Arbitration

Administrative Assistant – Arbitration, Singapore case management team

Junior
ICC International Court of Arbitration
Singapore·On-site

Permanent administrative role supporting ICC's Singapore arbitration case management team, handling case documentation, correspondence, and procedural coordination for international arbitration cases.

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Arbitration

Internship Programme (Legal – Hong Kong office)

Internship
Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC)
Hong Kong·On-site

HKIAC offers legal internships for motivated students or early-stage legal professionals in its Hong Kong office, providing exposure to international arbitration case administration.

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Arbitration

Internship Programme (Legal – Beijing office)

Internship
Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC)
Beijing·On-site

HKIAC offers legal internships for motivated students or early-stage legal professionals at its Beijing office, providing exposure to international arbitration practice.

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Arbitration

Internship Programme (Legal – Shanghai office)

Internship
Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC)
Shanghai·On-site

HKIAC offers legal internships for motivated students or early-stage legal professionals at its Shanghai office, providing exposure to international arbitration practice.

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Arbitration

Assistant Legal Counsel (Recruitment)

Junior
Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA)
The Hague·On-site

The PCA recruits a limited number of Assistant Legal Counsel annually; duties include legal advice, case administration under PCA and UNCITRAL Rules, and legal research. Requires at least 2 years' experience in arbitration or public international law.

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Arbitration

Legal Counsel (Roster)

Senior
Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA)
The Hague·On-site

PCA maintains a roster of qualified Legal Counsel applicants at its International Bureau in The Hague; applications are accepted on a rolling basis for consideration when vacancies arise.

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Other

Fellowship Program at the PCA Ha Noi Office

Junior
Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA)
Ha Noi, Vietnam·On-site

One-year fellowship for recent law graduates or young legal professionals to work at the PCA's Ha Noi office on international arbitration and dispute resolution matters.

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Arbitration

Fellowship Program (Externally Funded) – The Hague

Junior
Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA)
The Hague·On-site

One-year externally funded fellowship for recent law graduates and young legal professionals at the PCA's Peace Palace headquarters in The Hague, working on international arbitration matters.

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Arbitration

Fellowship Program at the PCA Buenos Aires Office

Junior
Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA)
Buenos Aires·On-site

One-year fellowship at the PCA's Buenos Aires Office (San Martín Palace) for recent law graduates or young legal professionals, covering international arbitration and dispute resolution work.

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Arbitration

Fellowship Program (Global) at the PCA Mauritius Office

Junior
Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA)
Mauritius·On-site

One-year global fellowship for recent law graduates and young legal professionals at the PCA's Mauritius Office, providing experience in international arbitration administration.

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Arbitration

Fellowship Program at the PCA Mauritius Office

Junior
Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA)
Mauritius·On-site

One-year fellowship for recent law graduates and young legal professionals at the PCA's Mauritius Office, offering exposure to international arbitration practice and PCA institutional work.

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Arbitration

Internship Program at the PCA Mauritius Office

Internship
Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA)
Mauritius·On-site

Internship at the PCA's Mauritius Office for law students and recent graduates, offering a blend of legal and administrative assignments in international arbitration.

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Arbitration

Internship Program at the PCA Vienna Office

Internship
Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA)
Vienna·On-site

Internship at the PCA's Vienna Office for law students and recent graduates, providing legal and administrative experience in international arbitration.

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Arbitration

Administrative Assistant (Americas)

Junior
Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC)
New York·On-site

SIAC's New York (Americas) office seeks an Administrative Assistant to support daily operations, logistics, and administrative coordination for arbitration matters including case records and financial administration.

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Arbitration

Pupillage – 2027 and 2028 starts (up to 6 funded places, £90,000 award)

Junior
Essex Court Chambers
London·On-site

Essex Court Chambers – one of the UK's premier international arbitration and commercial dispute sets – offers up to 6 funded 12-month pupillages per year (£90,000 award); applications for September 2027 and 2028 will open via the Pupillage Gateway in January 2026.

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Arbitration

Pupillage at Brick Court Chambers

Junior
Brick Court Chambers
London·On-site

Brick Court Chambers – a leading set for international arbitration, commercial and public law – offers tenancy-seeking pupillage; applicants must complete a mini-pupillage with Chambers before applying.

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Arbitration

Senior Associate – Litigation, Bermuda (VA773)

Senior
Carey Olsen
Hamilton, Bermuda·On-site

Senior associate opportunity in Carey Olsen's Bermuda litigation and dispute resolution team, offering offshore commercial disputes work in a leading international offshore firm.

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Arbitration

Senior Associate / Counsel – Litigation, Guernsey (VA782)

Senior
Carey Olsen
Guernsey·On-site

Experienced litigation lawyer sought to join Carey Olsen's established Guernsey disputes team, handling offshore contentious matters across commercial, corporate and trust litigation.

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Arbitration

Senior Associate – Litigation, Guernsey (VA747)

Senior
Carey Olsen
Guernsey·On-site

Carey Olsen invites applications from ambitious senior associates to join its Guernsey litigation practice, handling offshore dispute resolution and contentious trust work.

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Arbitration

Scholarships, Bursaries & Internships – Offshore Jurisdictions

Internship
Appleby
Bermuda / BVI / Cayman Islands / Isle of Man / Mauritius·On-site

Appleby offers legal internships, bursaries and scholarships across its offshore offices in Bermuda, BVI, Cayman, Isle of Man and Mauritius for law students interested in offshore legal practice including dispute resolution and commercial litigation.

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Arbitration

Experienced Dispute Resolution Lawyers – MENA Region (Lateral Hire)

Mid
Freshfields
Dubai (DIFC) / Abu Dhabi / Riyadh / Bahrain·On-site

Freshfields actively recruits corporate, finance and dispute resolution lawyers with PQE for its MENA offices in Dubai (DIFC), Abu Dhabi, Riyadh and Bahrain; the practice handles high-stakes international arbitration and cross-border disputes.

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Arbitration

Trainee Solicitor – London (International Arbitration and Disputes seat available)

Junior
White & Case LLP
London·On-site

White & Case London offers trainee solicitor contracts with seat opportunities in its international arbitration practice, one of the most active globally; applications via the dedicated White & Case graduate recruitment portal.

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Arbitration

Jim Hurlock – White & Case Scholarship (Paris)

Junior
White & Case LLP
Paris·On-site

White & Case Paris offers the annual Jim Hurlock Scholarship for law students, providing exposure to the firm's international arbitration and dispute resolution practice in Paris.

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Arbitration