Job Description

The SCC Arbitration Institute welcomes interns at our premises in central Stockholm for a minimum of 10 weeks.

As an intern at the SCC, you will play an integral role in our work by contributing to various projects, including:

• Conducting legal research related to SCC cases and drafting case summaries for SCC Board meetings.
• Analysing the SCC's practice.
• Writing articles and providing overviews regarding the SCC's work and procedures.
• Assisting in organising events and/or other projects at the SCC.

During your internship, you will gain valuable insight into our work and the cases we handle. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to participate in board meetings and events organised by or in collaboration with the SCC. Our Secretariat is led by a Secretary General and a Deputy Secretary General, with several lawyers and case administrators who oversee the case management.

By joining our team, you will develop your skills in legal research, analysis, and drafting. You will also have the chance to engage with experts in the field and gain hands-on experience in the day-to-day operations of an international arbitration institution.

Our internship programme is very popular, and we receive many qualified applicants from all over the world.

We consider applicants based on the following criteria:

• You have a master's degree in international arbitration or commercial dispute resolution or are currently enrolled in such a programme.
• You have gained experience in international dispute resolution; work as an associate at an international law firm is an asset.
• You have demonstrated a strong interest in and knowledge of international arbitration, e.g. by participating in relevant moot courts.
• You are fluent in English. Fluency in any other language is an advantage.

If you are interested in interning with us, please note the following conditions:

• The internship is full-time and self-financed, meaning that we do not provide a salary.
• The internship is individually designed with an average work week of 37,5 hours, and we expect interns to be present in the office daily.
• If you are a citizen of a country outside the EU, it is your responsibility to obtain the necessary permits for the internship.
• During your internship, you must take leave from any other employers you may have.

For questions regarding the internship, please contact:

Jake Lowther, Specialist Counsel

jake.l@sccarbitrationinstitute.com