[Legal/Compliance, NL/Canada/US] 18+ months, zero interviews, wtf do I d open to anything at this point
Eligible to work without sponsorship in the US, Canada, and the Netherlands
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Law postgraduate with hands-on experience in legal research, institutional compliance, and records management, built through internships at international judicial institutions. Working toward an AML/CFT compliance certification, with the goal of moving into legal services or compliance work.
SKILLS
Legal Research & Analysis • Legal Drafting & Editing • Document & Records Management • Institutional Compliance & Procedure • Programme Coordination • Recruitment & Onboarding • Stakeholder Engagement • Microsoft Office Suite
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
International Tribunal | The Hague, Netherlands
Legal Intern
● Conducted legal research and analysis across domestic, European and international legal frameworks, with particular emphasis on human rights law, in direct support of the institution's mandate.
● Drafted and reviewed legal memoranda, formal correspondence, and procedural documents to a high standard of accuracy.
● Managed the organisation, registration and filing of internal documentation, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records in compliance with institutional procedures.
● Monitored case-related developments and provided concise written summaries to senior colleagues to support ongoing casework.
● Developed an induction guide for incoming interns, covering key institutional processes and practical guidance on core tasks.
Legal Publication | London, United Kingdom
Legal Content Editor
● Reviewed, edited and refined legal articles, case studies and commentary pieces for accuracy, clarity and adherence to editorial standards.
● Contributed original articles to the publication, demonstrating ability to communicate complex legal concepts to a broad professional audience.
● Maintained consistent editorial voice and style across all published content, ensuring alignment with the organisation's mission.
International Court | The Hague, Netherlands
Human Resources Officer
● Supported administration of an internship and visiting professionals programme, onboarding over 100 participants over the course of the internship and ensuring effective coordination and participant satisfaction across all stages.
● Assisted a senior HR officer with a graduate recruitment programme, drafting and reviewing programme documents, taking minutes in stakeholder meetings, and liaising with internal and external counterparts.
● Assisted with stakeholder engagement and partnership development, including fund-raising discussions with governments, civil society and private sector organisations.
● Facilitated the end-to-end recruitment process under supervision, from candidate outreach through to onboarding.
EDUCATION
University of Amsterdam | Amsterdam, Netherlands
LLM, International and Transnational Criminal Law
UK University
LLB, Law
CERTIFICATIONS
CAMS (In Progress) ACAMS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Technical Skills: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) — Proficient; Legal research databases; Document management systems
Languages: English (native)
Posted Jul 26, 2026, 11:39 PM UTC