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Vacancy student assistant – Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies

6 October 2022

The Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies, Leiden Law School is recruiting two student assistants to support its work in The Hague office. The positions are available as follows:

  1. 1 February 2023 – 31 July 2023;
  2. 1 April 2023 – 31 July 2023.

Job description

The Student Assistant (SA) will provide support to the Grotius Centre Project Managers in organizing and coordinating the 2023 activities of the Centre including: the Telders International Law Moot Court Competition, the Duke-Leiden Institute in Global and Transnational Law, and the Grotius Centre Summer courses.

The tasks of the SA will include, inter alia, :

  • Dealing with email inquiries;
  • Preparing information packages for stakeholders, such as programme & information booklets;
  • Preparing supporting materials for participants, such as course readings, draft information emails;
  • Creating and maintaining databases and records;
  • Submitting reports and preparing presentations as assigned;
  • Managing the social media accounts;
  • Attending all activities online/in-person.

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor/Master programme at Leiden University. Enrollment in a law programme is preferable, but not mandatory.
  • Applicants must already have the right to work in the Netherlands;
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English;
  • Working knowledge of MS Office applications, in particular Word and Excel;
  • Flexible availability;
  • Strong interpersonal skills, including ability to interact well with others;
  • Good planning and organizational skills;
  • Ability to work independently;
  • Experience with social media is an asset;
  • Working knowledge of InDesign and Photoshop is an asset.

We offer

  • A student assistant contract for 19 hours per week;
  • An inspiring, dynamic, multicultural and friendly environment in which talent and expertise can flourish;
  • An opportunity to build a network in the field of international justice.

Application

The application deadline is 5 December at 10.00hrs. To apply, please send an email to grotiuscentre@law.leidenuniv.nl, including your current CV and a motivation letter. Please include in your application email the start date you wish to be considered for. Interviews will be conducted during the first two weeks of December in person. The Grotius Centre for International Legal Studies reserves the right not to appoint any persons for this position.

 For further questions, please contact us at grotiuscentre@law.leidenuniv.nl. No phone inquiries.

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