Internship - Legal Division of the Department of Foreign Affairs - deadline 27 April

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 2012.

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.

Requirements:

• 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;
• A good general knowledge of Irish law;
• Knowledge of EU law and human rights law is also desirable;
• Good IT skills;
• Knowledge of French or another European language would be an advantage.

Remuneration: €26,122 per annum, pro rata.

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. Applications forms in relation to the internships are available here.

Alternatively you may request an application form by emailing: l.foley@lawsociety.ie

Candidates wishing to apply should email their completed application forms to: legalintern@dfa.ie

Candidates should note that eligibility to compete is open to citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA). The EEA consists of the member states of the European Union along with Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. Special conditions may apply to citizens of Bulgaria and Romania with regard to their entitlement to be employed and work in Ireland. 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.

Closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 27th April 2012.