Internship at AALCO | Asian African Legal Consultative Organization

Join AALCO as an intern

The Secretariat of the Asian African Legal Consultative Organization (AALCO) invites applications from students of Asian-African countries desirous to pursue an internship at the permanent headquarters of the AALCO Secretariat in New Delhi, Republic of India.

What the AALCO Secretariat Offers

The AALCO Internship Programme offers law and international relations students from Afro-Asian countries an opportunity to learn and understand the day-to-day functions of an Intergovernmental Organization. As one of the oldest organizations in the Afro-Asian region dedicated exclusively to the advancement of international law, the Organization serves as an Advisory Body to Member States on matters of international law and works for the codification and progressive development of international law on topics on the work programme of the Organization.

Diversity

Eligible Afro- Asian candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply for a hands on experiential exposure to the working of international law that will supplement their theoretical appreciation of the discipline.

Duration

The duration of an internship is for a minimum period of one month (four weeks) extendable up to three months. Internship opportunities are offered throughout the year.

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 18 years old at the time of application and must have completed at least three years of undergraduate University education in Law/International Relations from a recognized University. All third year students and above with a strong academic background are eligible to apply. It is desirable that undergraduate law applicants must have completed a course in International Law at the time of application. Recent graduates are also eligible to apply.

How to Apply

Candidates must fill all the details in the standardised form given below. Applicants should also submit a Letter of Recommendation in PDF format from an academic who has taught the applicant in Law School or familiar with the work of the applicant or the Head of the institution. A recent passport size photograph of the applicant should be attached in jpg format. Applications should be made two months in advance.The AALCO Secretariat will contact shortlisted candidates.

Financial Support

All candidates are required to cover their costs for transportation and stay in New Delhi for internship, as the AALCO Secretariat does not provide a stipend or monetary remuneration for internship candidates.

Completion

The AALCO Secretariat will award an internship certificate to candidates after the successful completion of the internship.

Internship Application Link