Visiting Professional - External (Defence or Victims) Legal Teams

The International Criminal Court (ICC) is inviting experienced legal specialists to join its Counsel Support Section as Visiting Professionals serving External Legal Teams representing defendants or victims. Based in The Hague, this placement allows qualified practitioners to contribute directly to international criminal justice initiatives addressing genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. Visiting Professionals undertake placements ranging from one to six months on a full-time basis, assisting counsel through high-level research, case preparation, and legal analysis. Selected participants gain exceptional exposure to international tribunal proceedings and case management workflows within a multicultural, multilingual legal environment. Candidates must demonstrate significant professional expertise, possessing at least three years of relevant experience alongside a university degree. Please note that this is an unfunded role requiring selected candidates to self-support their living and travel expenses throughout the duration of the placement.