Applications are invited for internships in the Legal Division of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. The internships will be for a maximum of 11 months and will commence in August/September 2013. No person will be offered more than one 11 month internship.
Role of Intern in Legal Division of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
The Legal Division of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade seeks to ensure an appropriate legal input in the formulation and implementation of Ireland’s foreign policy and to contribute to effective Irish participation in international legal fora. Further details of the role of the Legal Division are available on www.dfa.ie. An intern in the Legal Division will work under the supervision of a senior legal officer in the Division. An intern will be required to assist on a variety of tasks and projects relating to the work of the Legal Division which will include undertaking legal research.
Applications:
Applicants must be graduates in law at the date of application (at least at 2:1 level or equivalent experience or qualification). A very good knowledge of public international law is essential, which would usually be evidenced by post-graduate study in the field of public international law or a 2:1 grade or higher in a public international law course at undergraduate level. Applicants must have a good general knowledge of Irish law; knowledge of EU law and human rights law is also desirable. Applicants must have good IT skills. Knowledge of French or another European language would be an advantage.
Application forms in relation to the internships may be obtained from the college or school which has received this notice or alternatively you may request a form from legalintern@dfa.ie. Application forms are available here
Applications should be sent by e-mail to the following: legalintern@dfa.ie and should be received no later than 5 pm on Friday 3rd May 2013.
Applications should consist only of the completed application form. If any further documentation is required you will be requested to supply same in due course.
Remuneration:
The applicable pay rate is that of the first point on the scale of the Executive Officer Standard Scale.
It should be noted that any attempt, direct or indirect, by a candidate to influence the selection process will automatically disqualify the candidate.
Eligibility: Candidates should note that citizens of non-European Economic Area (EEA) States are not eligible to compete. The EEA consists of the member states of the European Union along with Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. A candidate who is in doubt in this regard should consult with the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is an Equal Opportunities Employer.