Job & Internship Opportunities
Sydney-based, International-focus Internship Opportunity
The Australian Disputes Centre and the International Chamber of Commerce (ADC-ICC) have an exciting opportunity for two law and/or business students with an interest in alternative dispute resolution. This is a pro-bono opportunity to help bring an international project to fruition in September 2024.
The students will be working in collaboration to prepare for the ADC-ICC Asia-Pacific Commercial Mediation Competition 2024. This is a four-day event that attracts student teams from leading Universities across Australia, Asia, the South Pacific, India, the Americas and Africa. See the details of the 2023 competition here.
Students will be engaged in event planning and coordination, drafting communications, liaising with stakeholders and organising volunteers. This is an amazing opportunity for students to learn about mediation by supervising rounds of mediations and listening to the feedback from judges.
This is an unpaid internship. ADC-ICC are looking to fill these positions by late January. Students will be working one day a week with flexibility around your Uni timetable. The internship will end on 30 September 2024. The organisations are looking for outgoing students with initiative, great communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to work well in a small, dynamic team. You are likely to be a student in your final or penultimate year.
If you’re interested in alternative dispute resolution, meeting senior members of the legal profession across 15+ countries and creating an opportunity for 100+ international students while you are learning from the driver’s seat, we want to hear from you!
Send your application with a covering letter and CV to APCMC@disputescentre.com.au by 5.00pm 15 January 2024.
Remote & In-person Internship Programme
ADC runs a voluntary internship programme in-person in Sydney or remote. ADC accepts both Australian and international applicants who are currently studying law or are recent law graduates and have an active interest in mediation, arbitration and other alternative dispute resolution processes.
Successful applicants are provided the opportunity to assist with tasks and work on projects across the organisation. Interns may be involved with tasks such as:
- Researching and drafting communications, articles and other materials
- Planning of events and seminars
- Assistance with ADR training initiatives
- Individual projects in alignment with the organisation’s objectives
Current Program Dates & Application Deadlines
Internship applications up to December 2024 are now being accepted.
Winter Scheme | 5 June 2024 – 30 July 2024 | 20 May 2024 |
Scheme 2 | 3 July 2024 – 27 October 2024 | 21 June 2024 |
Scheme 3 | 1 November 2024 – 23 December 2024 | 18 October 2024 |
All internship candidates should be able to demonstrate the following in their application:
- Ability to work both in a collaborative team environment and independently
- Strong academic qualifications
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Strength in drafting
- Initiative
- High standard of computer literacy
Applications
Applications meeting the Criteria outlined above should complete the Internship Application Form and send this by email to ADC-Associate@disputescentre.
- Cover letter addressing the Criteria and outlining your interest in alternative dispute resolution and reasons for seeking an internship with ADC.
- A short CV and university transcript.
- Indication of your availability to undertake the internship, including the proposed duration and available days.
- For international participants, please attach two recent written academic or professional references.
Remuneration
The internship programme is run on a voluntary basis; as not for profit organisations ADC is not in a position to remunerate interns. Interns will need to cover their own costs associated with any required travel or accommodation during the internship.
Please also note that ADC cannot offer visa sponsorship; applicants will need to make their own arrangements in this regard.