Assist in Data Collection and Preservation

• Support the identification, collection, and preservation of electronically stored information (ESI) in compliance with legal and procedural requirements.
• Ensure adherence to chain-of-custody protocols and maintain accurate documentation of all actions.

Support the Use of eDiscovery Tools

• Gain hands-on experience with various eDiscovery platforms for tasks such as document review, data analysis, and tagging relevant evidence.
• Collaborate with the Evidence Discovery Management Unit to process and load data into eDiscovery systems.

Data Processing and Preparation

• Assist in processing electronic data for review, including tasks such as metadata extraction, Optical Character Recognition (OCR) for scanned documents, and ensuring data is accurately indexed for search and analysis.
• Perform quality control checks to ensure data integrity and completeness.

Document Review and Analysis

• Utilize keyword searches, metadata filters, and AI-assisted analytics to streamline case analysis.

Research and Report Development

• Conduct research on eDiscovery best practices, technological advancements, and applicable procedural guidelines.
• Draft summaries, reports, and presentations to communicate findings or progress to internal stakeholders.

Collaborate with Interdisciplinary Teams

• Work closely with legal, forensic, and technical teams to ensure that eDiscovery activities align with the overall case strategy.
• Assist in developing workflows to optimize the eDiscovery lifecycle, including data culling, deduplication, and production.

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree program in Law, Information Technology, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, or a related field.
• Coursework or certification in eDiscovery, digital forensics, or legal technology is an advantage.
• Internship placements focus on candidates in the early stages of their professional careers therefore; practical experience is not an essential prerequisite for selection. However, practical experience that is relevant to the work of the Court may be considered an asset. Applicants must have less than three years of relevant full-time professional experience to be considered for an internship.   
• Proficiency in one of the working languages of the Court, French or English, is required. Working knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another official language of the Court (Arabic, Chinese, Russian and Spanish) or of German is an asset. Applicants with a working knowledge of Ukrainian, Russian or Arabic are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to tackling challenges in a structured environment.
• A keen interest in the mission and operations of international justice organizations, particularly in the areas of legal technology and evidence discovery.

Technical Proficiency

• Basic understanding of eDiscovery tools and processes, such as data collection, processing, and review.
• Experience with metadata analysis, data indexing, Optical Character Recognition (OCR), and document management systems is desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other productivity tools.

Analytical and Research Skills

• Ability to analyze and synthesize information from large datasets.
• Familiarity with legal and technical research methods and an interest in learning about the intersection of technology and law.

 Communication and Collaboration

• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft clear reports and summaries.
• Team-oriented mindset and ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.