About the Singapore International Arbitration Centre

Since commencing operations in 1991 as an independent, not-for-profit organization, SIAC has established a track record for providing best-in-class arbitration services to the global business community. SIAC arbitration awards have been enforced in many jurisdictions including Australia, China, Hong Kong SAR, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Thailand, UK, USA, and Vietnam, amongst other New York Convention signatories. SIAC is a global arbitral institution providing cost-competitive and efficient case management services to parties from all over the world.

About the SIAC Virtual Internship Programme 2022

The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) is pleased to announce that it is now accepting applications for the SIAC Virtual Internship Programme.

The program will provide valuable insight into working at a leading global arbitral institution, albeit virtually, and will help you gain a better understanding of the role and function of the Secretariat.

During your time with SIAC, you will have an opportunity to contribute to SIAC’s work, including assisting the Secretariat with research projects on various topics and writing arbitration-related articles. You will also work on mock cases inspired by real-life SIAC cases, and receive feedback from the Secretariat. The internship program is open to both local and overseas candidates.

Duration

The internship will be for a fixed period of two months, on a part-time basis. You will contribute 10 hours of work each week, unless otherwise agreed. Please indicate (as specifically as possible) your (i) period of availability; and (ii) preferred dates.

Term 1: 3 January 2022 – 30 June 2022

Term 2: 1 July 2022 – 31 December 2022

Eligibility

This program is being offered in a virtual format from Singapore. You are required to ensure that you have complied with your university’s / college’s policies and/or the relevant government regulations, if any, to undertake this virtual internship from your current country of residence and/or other relevant jurisdictions.

Application Procedure

(I) curriculum vitae;

(ii) copies of your college/university and/or postgraduate transcripts;(iii) statement of interest describing your objectives and motivation in applying for the program;

(iv) a letter issued by your college/university confirming you are accepted to or enrolled with the college/university, and your participation in SIAC’s virtual internship program does not violate the university’s policies and the relevant government regulations if any, of your current country of residence and/or other relevant jurisdictions; and

(v) letter(s) of reference and writing sample(s) (optional).

Contact

Please email your application to: internships@siac.org.sg with the reference [Virtual Internship Programme] in the e-mail subject heading of your application. Only successful candidates will be notified.

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