To all the aspiring students in law seeking internships abroad to gain hands-on experience today, we are here with an exciting internship opportunity offered by one of the dynamic non-profit organizations in Switzerland that you should not miss out on. The applications are open to apply for the CIEL Internship programme for the Spring 2026 intake. The Center for International Environmental Law (CIEL), through its official portal, has recently announced the “2026 Legal Internship (Climate) position” and is seeking applications from dynamic and highly motivated applicants from all around the world to apply.
For those who are not aware of the CIEL, it’s one of the reputed organizations that work at the intersection of environment and human rights. The internship offers a unique opportunity to students currently pursuing their degree in Law to gain hands-on experience in the field of international environmental law while working on real-time projects under the supervision of a diverse staff of experts and attorneys. The internship is calling applications from the high-achieving students, currenly pursuing their graduate degree program, or who have recently completed their law degree.
It’s an entry-level position; there is no prior experience required to be eligible for the internship program. The duration of the internship program is 12-24 weeks, commencing in January 2026 at the CIEL office in Geneva, Switzerland. All the selected interns will be working under the CIEL’s Climate & Energy program. Read more details about the internship below.
CIEL Internship Programme 2026 in Geneva Overview
- Location: Geneva, Switzerland
- Host Organization: CIEL
- Programme Type: Paid Internship
- Duration: 12-24 Weeks
- Intake: Spring 2026
- Application Deadline: November 2nd, 2025
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CIEL Internship Benefits
The Center for International Environmental Law offers generous support to its interns, which includes:
- A competitive stipend of 2,660 CHF/month for the duration of the program
- Gain valuable skills in the areas of international and domestic law
- Learn from the renowned experts and attorneys
- Work on the real-time projects
- Visa assistance for foreign students
- Gain valuable insights into international development law and human rights
- Broaden your networks in your desired field
Who can Apply?
Applicants meeting the following criteria are invited to submit their applications for the Center for International Environmental Law Internship:
- Students currently pursuing a graduate degree program in a relevant field from an accredited institute
- Applicants working towards or have recently completed their legal degree (LLM, JD, etc) can apply
- Applicants must be available for a minimum of 12 weeks to a maximum of 24 weeks for 24 hours a week
- No prior experience is required; however, having some experience with the international environment or human rights would be a plus
Required Documents:
- Cover Letters
- CV/Resume
- Writing Samples
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How to Apply for the CIEL Internship Program?
The application process is quite straightforward; applicants meeting the required criteria need to submit the above-mentioned documents via the official online application portal. Submit your application by November 2nd, 2025. Incomplete and late submission of the application will not be entertained.
Visit the official link below to apply.
APPLY FOR SPRING 2026 LEGAL INTERNSHIP
