Applications are currently being accepted for the World Bank International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) Internships 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
About World Bank ICSID Internships
ICSID offers internship opportunities to highly motivated students enrolled in a graduate degree program. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the world’s leading institution devoted to the settlement of international investment disputes.
Benefits of World Bank ICSID Internships
- The internship program provides students with an interest in international investment dispute settlement and international investment law with an in-depth understanding of ICSID's work, enhances their academic and career goals, and offers a chance to bring innovative ideas and research experience to advance ICSID's mission.
World Bank ICSID Internships Requirements
- Eligible candidates must be enrolled in a graduate program. They must also be able to provide written confirmation stating that they will either: (i) obtain academic credit for at least one term/semester in a course of study; or (ii) will be provided with a stipend by their university for the duration of the internship.
- Candidates must further have or be able to obtain an F1 or G4 visa, or be U.S. citizens or residents (Green Card holders), and be able to cover the costs of travel, accommodation and living expenses in Washington, D.C. In addition, ICSID recommends that selected interns procure a medical insurance for the period of the internship.
- Finally, candidates must satisfy the requirements of their university for an internship (as these may vary, students are encouraged to seek confirmation from the university that they are eligible for a particular internship period prior to applying).
Interns are selected on a competitive basis and must meet the following minimum requirements:
- A demonstrated interest and knowledge of investor-State dispute settlement and international investment law.
- Rising 3L, LLM or Ph.D. Student.
- Fluency in English and preferably in at least one of the other two official languages of ICSID (i.e., French and Spanish).
- Ability to conduct research on a range of issues in the fields of arbitration and investment law.
- Strong writing and legal drafting skills.
Application Date and Process
- Click on the link to the application website to apply.
Application Deadline
15 February, 2026
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