To all international graduate students in law or related legal fields seeking international internships to gain practical work exposure in a multicultural work environment, we are here with an exciting opportunity offered by the world’s leading institution that works for the settlement of international investment disputes. Applications are open for the World Bank ICSID Internship program 2026. The World Bank Group International Center for Settlement Investment Disputes (ICSID) has recently announced its flagship internship, specifically designed for highly motivated graduate students from across the world to gain hands-on experience while working on real-time assignments under the supervision of experienced ICSID counsel.
The duration of the ICSID internship is 12 weeks, running from May to August 2026 at ICSID HQ, Washington, DC, USA. Interns will be assigned to the institutional or case management team, where they will assist in the administrative tasks. The institute is inviting applications from high-achieving students currently pursuing their graduate programmes (LLM, PhD, Rising 3L) with an interest in international investment law. The applications are currently open for the summer cycle, and the last date for online application submission is February 15th, 2026. Read more details below.
ICID Internship Objective
The objective of the internship program is to enhance students’ career goals and provide exposure to the ICSID’s mission.
World Bank ICSID Internship Program 2026 Overview
- Host Country: United States of America
- Offered by: ICSID, World Bank Group
- Location: ICSID HQ, Washington, DC
- Duration: 12 Weeks
- Intake: Summer
- Application Deadline: February 15, 2026
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Benefits
- Interns will receive academic credit for one term
- Hands-on experience while working on case management
- Conduct research projects under the supervision of renowned experts
- One-on-one mentorship from an experienced ICSID counsel
- A great addition for your CVs
- Visa support for foreign students
Eligibility Criteria
- ICSID internship is open to all nationals
- Students currently enrolled in graduate-level programmes (LLM, PhD, or Rising 3rd Year law students)
- Provide a written confirmation from your home institute that your internship will be used for academic credit or supported by institute sponsored stipend.
- Demonstrate interest in International investment law and State dispute settlement
- Interested in conducting high-level research
- Fluency in the English language, both spoken and written
Internship Cycles
Each year, the internship runs in 3 cycles:
- Summer: May-August, 2026
- Fall: Sept-Dec, 2026
- Spring: Jan-April, 2027
Required Documents
- Application form
- Current CV/Resume
- Proof of degree enrollment
- Institute confirmation
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- World Bank Pioneers Internship Program 2026 (Remote – Inperson)
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How to Apply?
Applicants meeting the required internship criteria need to complete the internship application form and send their application along with the required documents to icsidinternship@worldbank.org.
For more details, visit the offical link below:
APPLY FOR ICSID INTERNSHIP 2026
