Judicial Internship Programme
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Position Overview
Internship Description
The DIFC Courts offer a prestigious unpaid judicial internship programme for outstanding law students. This programme provides a unique opportunity to observe the workings of an independent common law court within a civil law jurisdiction.
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Programme Details
- Duration: 6-8 weeks (multiple intakes throughout 2026)
- Compensation: Unpaid (academic credit may be arranged with your university)
- Status: Unpaid internship; no employment relationship is created
What You Will Do
- Observe hearings in the Court of First Instance and Court of Appeal
- Assist the Registrar's office with case management and filing processes
- Conduct legal research on DIFC Court jurisprudence and comparative common law topics
- Attend lectures and seminars by DIFC Court judges and visiting legal scholars
- Draft case summaries and research notes for the DIFC Courts knowledge base
Academic Credit
The DIFC Courts will provide a letter of completion and work with your university to arrange academic credit where applicable. This internship is highly regarded by employers across the UAE legal sector.
Responsibilities
The DIFC Courts offer a prestigious unpaid judicial internship programme for outstanding law students. This programme provides a unique opportunity to observe the workings of an independent common law court within a civil law jurisdiction.
Programme Details
- Duration: 6-8 weeks (multiple intakes throughout 2026)
- Compensation: Unpaid (academic credit may be arranged with your university)
- Status: Unpaid internship; no employment relationship is created
What You Will Do
- Observe hearings in the Court of First Instance and Court of Appeal
- Assist the Registrar's office with case management and filing processes
- Conduct legal research on DIFC Court jurisprudence and comparative common law topics
- Attend lectures and seminars by DIFC Court judges and visiting legal scholars
- Draft case summaries and research notes for the DIFC Courts knowledge base
Academic Credit
The DIFC Courts will provide a letter of completion and work with your university to arrange academic credit where applicable. This internship is highly regarded by employers across the UAE legal sector.
Requirements
- Enrolled in an LLB, JD, or LLM programme at a recognised university
- Strong academic record and demonstrated interest in common law, dispute resolution, or judicial systems
- Excellent English language skills (all DIFC Courts proceedings are in English)
- Ability to commit to full-time attendance for 6-8 weeks
- Applications from international law students are welcome — visa sponsorship is not provided
- Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality regarding court proceedings
Practice Area
Litigation
Application Deadline
June 18, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
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