Assistant Legal Counsel (Fellowship Program)

The PCA Fellowship Program in Buenos Aires offers recent law graduates or young legal professionals the opportunity to gain experience in international dispute resolution and the operations of the PCA’s International Bureau for one year. Fellows assist with promoting Buenos Aires as a venue for international arbitration and hold the title of Assistant Legal Counsel during the fellowship.

Responsibilities

• Gain experience in the operations of the PCA’s International Bureau, focusing on practical and legal aspects of international dispute resolution.
• Assist with the promotion of Buenos Aires as a venue for international arbitration and PCA services throughout the Latin American region.
• Participate in the PCA’s activities as members of the International Bureau.

Requirements

• A law degree that qualifies the applicant to apply for bar admission in their home jurisdiction (through examination, traineeship, or otherwise) is a minimum requirement.
• The program is open to applicants whose qualifications exceed this minimum requirement (e.g., advanced law degree candidates and holders, practicing lawyers, and other legal professionals).
• Fluency in English and Spanish is essential.
• Additional language skills are a strong advantage, especially Arabic, Chinese, French, and Russian.
• Specialization in international dispute resolution or public international law is an asset.
• Fellows must provide for their own adequate health insurance for the year.
• Applications must be submitted by 1 December for fellowships starting in September of the following year or by 30 April for fellowships starting in January.

Skills

• Law Degree
• International Dispute Resolution
• Public International Law
• Legal Research
• Legal Writing
• International Commercial Arbitration
• English Fluency
• Spanish Fluency
• Bar Admission

Languages

English, Spanish