Overview

The Ministry of Justice’s Office of the Deputy Attorney General (International Law)
handles a broad range of issues in the field of international law. The Office is also at the
forefront of advocating for Israel in various international forums, and is responsible for
overseeing legal proceedings against Israel and its officials in foreign jurisdictions. In this
internship position, through a combination of litigation and legal advising, you will be
working at the cutting-edge of international litigation affecting Israel.

Each year, the Office selects one or two foreign-trained, new immigrant lawyers to fill
the position of “Oleh Intern” (מתמחה עולה). Our 12-month paid internship program is targeted
towards foreign-trained Oleh lawyers seeking to satisfy their internship requirement for
admission to the Israeli Bar. Our program affords Oleh Interns the unique opportunity to
complete their internship requirement while working on some of the most fascinating and
pressing issues facing Israel in the international arena. The interns selected are provided
meaningful mentorship and offered the opportunity to develop or increase expertise in
international law.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To qualify for the position the candidate must:
• Have made Aliyah not more than ten years prior to the internship start date;
• Have completed a degree in law; and
• Possess competency in English at a mother-tongue level.
• Received approval from the Israel Bar Association to begin the internship (see details
here).

The following attributes are advantageous:
• Ability to understand Hebrew well;

• At least two years of experience in the practice of law;
• Background in public international law; and
• Practical litigation experience.

Interested candidates should submit a resume, writing sample, and recommendations (in English or Hebrew).

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