International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia Internship

Organisation profile

The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY) was established by the United Nations in 1993 to deal with serious violations of international humanitarian law committed in the territory of the former Yugoslavia since 1991.

In harmony with the purpose of its founding resolution, the ICTY's mission is:

1. to bring to justice persons allegedly responsible for serious violations of international humanitarian law
2. to render justice to the victims
3. to deter further crimes
4. to contribute to the restoration of peace by holding accountable persons responsible for serious violations  of international humanitarian law.

The Internship Programme of the ICTY offers undergraduate students who are in their final stages of education the possibility to enhance their professional training in the unique environment of an international court.  In addition to participating in the day-to-day activities, interns are invited to attend lectures, and other activities which all have particular relevance to the work of the Tribunal.

Interns will be assigned to one of the three Trial Chambers or the Appeals Chamber of the ICTY.  The Chambers handle the pre-trial stage, trials, appellate proceedings and proceedings pertaining to the exercise of the primacy of the Tribunal. Interns attached to Chambers are responsible for assisting the Judges and Senior Legal Officers of that Chamber.  Their tasks include, but are not limited to:

• performing legal research and preparing memoranda;
• assisting with and drafting legal documents;
• assisting with the management of documentary evidence;
• observing court proceedings and participating in analysis and discussions.

Eligibility criteria

In order to apply for this program and obtain funding through the Student Travel Fund you must meet following eligibility criteria:

• be enrolled full time in the Bachelor of Laws or any Bachelor of Laws double degree or a Masters of Law at Monash University and have at least one unit of your law degree to complete through Monash Law School following the conclusion of the internship program
• if you are an undergraduate student, at the time of the internship have completed at least one full time equivalent year of law and have achieved a minimum credit (60%) average across your law studies
• have completed the following compulsory units:
  • Introduction to Legal Reasoning (LAW1101)
  • Law in Society (LAW1102)
  • Criminal Law (LAW 3301, 3302)
  • Contract Law (LAW2101, 2102)
  • Torts Law (LAW 2201, 2202)
  • Constitutional Law (LAW 3200, 3201)
• have the ability to complete the internship without compromising law studies or examination periods
• be available on return to commit to marketing and promotional activities, including future use of profiles and reports in marketing material (subject to negotiation with the Faculty Marketing Manager)
• have not previously received faculty funding through the STF for more than one other faculty managed internship (students are eligible for STF funding for a maximum of two faculty managed internships for the duration of their law studies at Monash. Students can apply for additional internships but they will not be eligible to receive funding through the STF.)
• Have a demonstrated interest in human rights, either through a history of community involvement or the completion of at least one of the following subjects (or similar) by the start date of the Internship:
  • International Human Rights (LAW4155)
  • International Law (LAW4122)
  • International Organisations (LAW4123)
  • International Humanitarian Law (course code)
  • Comparative Constitutions and Rights (LAW4165)
  • Indigenous People and the Law (LAW4158)
  • Human Rights in Australia Law (LAW 4172)
  • International Criminal Law (LAW4184)
  • International Refugee Law and Practice (LAW4164)
• Student must also satisfy the requirements posted on the ICTY website: http://www.un.org/icty/pratical-e/index.htm
• The following websites may be helpful to understand the nature of the internship: www.un.org/icty
  

Application process

• Complete the ICTY Internship Application Form and also prepare the following documents:
  
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of results (download from WES) which must show at least a 60% average across all law studies
  • A personal statement of no more than one page typed (minimum size ariel font x10 point)showing a proven interest in the work and mission of ICTY.
• Submit your application either -
  • in hard copy to the International Programs Officer located in the Student Services office on Level 1 of the Law building
  • via email from your Monash student account to kerryn.morey@law.monash.edu.au  
• Monash Castan Centre for Human Rights Law is responsible for short listing applicants.
• Short listing of applicants may include an interview by members of the Castan Centre
• The successful applicant will be contacted directly via phone and/or email by the Castan Centre Project Manager
• All unsuccessful applicants will be notified via phone and/or email by the International Programs Officer  
• International Programs Officer will notify the Faculty Finance Manager of the successful intern
• Once the successful intern has been notified they must contact the International Programs Officer to discuss travel arrangements and release of funds.

Note: All grants should be used in the first instance to cover travel costs, followed by insurance and accommodation costs if funds permit.

Equity grants

Student Travel Fund (STF) Equity Grants have been developed to provide financial assistance for faculty internship programs to those students who can demonstrate financial hardship. 

Contact information

If you would like further information about this internship please contact:

Forms

ICTY Internship Application Form [PDF]
Equity Grant application form [PDF]

Other Useful information

Accommodation and cost of living hints
Past intern report - Megan Barnett, 2007
ICTY Website