Student Testimonials
UCLA Law in The Hague: UCLA Law students can spend a semester interning in The Hague, visiting the United Nations in Geneva, and more.
Pro Bono Projects: Students can remotely participate in legal advisory and advocacy projects alongside international partners, including the International Criminal Court.
Research Assistant Positions: Students can work with our legal team, either remotely from UCLA Law or in person at our Amsterdam office.
UCLA and Amsterdam Law students have also played significant roles in organising our in-person symposia in the Netherlands.
Noah
Interning at the ICJ has been an invaluable experience. During the Fall 2024 semester, I assisted in a variety of tasks ranging from legal research to organization and logistics for the 2024 Climate Change hearings, in which more than 100 countries and organizations testified. Another personal highlight for me was the opportunity to attend hearings on a maritime territorial dispute between Gabon and Equatorial Guinea.
— Noah Usman
J.D. Candidate | UCLA School of Law, Class of 2025
Elena
“Interning at the ICJ exceeds my wildest expectations in every way. With access to the highest institution of international law, I was able to attend court hearings and meet judges and ambassadors. I was able to work on a wide a range of assignments from across the divisions and conduct substantive legal research. I also learned about career paths of professionals in the realm of international law and made meaningful connections. This experience is essential for furthering my career exploration and development.”
— Ke "Elena" Li
J.D. Candidate | UCLA School of Law, Class of 2025
Camila
“Overall, three days in Geneva were more informative than the first two years of law school combined! I believe everyone interested in this field should have the opportunity to explore different careers in such an immersive way.”
— Camila Soto (center)
UCLA Law JD Class of 2024
UCLA Law in the Hague 2023
Miksa
“If a year ago you told me I'd be working at the International Court of Justice, I probably would have laughed! Since my first Model UN competition, I’ve dreamed of a career in diplomacy. As the first person in my family to attend college—let alone professional school—this world felt out of reach. The UCLA Law in The Hague program has exceeded my expectations: I’ve met diplomats, judges, and, most importantly, discovered a pathway to this field.”
— Miksa Karchevski
UCLA Law JD Class of 2025
UCLA Law in the Hague 2024
Antonio
“UCLA law in the Hague provided me with an amazing professional and academic experience. During my time working for REDRESS I was able to gain an understanding of international human rights law which simply would not be possible in a classroom. Living and working in the Hague reinforced my passion for international law and also gave me knowledge and motivation that will greatly assist me in working towards my career goals. I am grateful for the amazing opportunity I was given, and I feel my eyes have been opened to a new world of possibilities and career options. I am confident I will look back and see my time in The Hague as a crucial experience which helped shape my career goals and trajectory."
— Antonio Escobar
UCLA Law 2024
UCLA in the Hague 2023