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HCCH legal internships at the Permanent Bureau in The Hague, March to September 2027

Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH) · The Hague, Netherlands

Open to Tunisian applicants

Checked on 25 Oct 2026

Pay
Unpaid
Who
Law students and graduates, all nationalities
Deadline: 9 Nov 2026Deadline, 18:00 Amsterdam timein 5 days
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In short

The Hague Conference on Private International Law takes law students and graduates of all nationalities for three- to six-month legal internships in The Hague between March and September 2027. Applications close on Monday 9 November 2026 at 18:00 CET. The internships are unpaid.

Who can apply

Nationality
The HCCH FAQ says the internship programme is open to applicants of all nationalities, who need not be nationals of an HCCH Member. A Tunisian law student or graduate can apply.
Studies
Currently studying law at bachelor's, master's, J.D. or PhD level, or already holding a law degree or a master's. Bachelor's students in later stages may be preferred.
Documents and languages
Motivation letter of one page, CV, transcript, at least one recommendation letter and a writing sample, all in English, French or Spanish. The transcript may stay in its original language.

Funding and what it does not cover

The Permanent Bureau does not pay interns. It encourages applicants to look for funding from their university or other organisations.

Covered

  • A confirmation letter for a visa application
  • 2.5 days of leave per month worked

You pay

  • Pay or stipend
  • Travel, housing and living costs
  • Insurance for medical costs, repatriation and liability

Sources

Checked on 25 Oct 2026

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