Political-Legal Intern - PAID

The Embassy of Canada to the Kingdom of the Netherlands

Deadline to apply: Friday, July 29, 2022
The Embassy of Canada to the Kingdom of the Netherlands is seeking to fill the Political-Legal Intern position for two terms, in both September-December 2022 and January-April 2023.

The student will be a key member of the Foreign Policy and Diplomacy Service team at the Embassy of Canada in The Hague. Specifically, the student will be assigned to files relating to: international courts and tribunals based in The Hague (International Criminal Court, International Court of Justice), political and economic developments in the Netherlands, and other bilateral and international relations issues, e.g., human rights, sanctions, cybersecurity, and peace & security. The student will also be asked to contribute to the planning and execution of mission events and visits, including through social media and public diplomacy. Efforts will be made to adapt work around the student’s interests and academic and professional goals.

Depending on the COVID-19 situation and health, safety and travel considerations, it is intended that this internship be based in The Hague.

Please visit the Faculty of Law Career Services Job Board or read the info sheet for more information about this opportunity.


Shayna Plaut, PhD
Acting Manager for the Centre for Human Rights Research
Working Days: Monday - Thurs 930am-330pm. 
PLEASE NOTE I DO NOT RESPOND TO EMAILS ON FRIDAYS

Office number: 204 474 6156
Cell number: 604 817 0311