International Bar Association Champions Young Legal Professionals and Digital Skills Ahead of World youth skills Day
London, UK – [Insert Date] – In anticipation of United Nations World Youth Skills Day, the International Bar Association (IBA), the global voice of the legal profession, is highlighting its commitment to empowering young lawyers and fostering essential digital skills within the legal sector. Established in 1947, the IBA has long been dedicated to advancing justice and contributing to global stability through the legal profession.
The IBA offers several key initiatives for aspiring and early-career legal professionals:
IBA Internship Programmes: These three-month internships,based in London,provide invaluable experience within departments such as the Executive Director’s office,the Human Rights Institute,and the Legal Policy & Research Unit. Financial grants are available to support interns. The request deadline for the January-March 2026 London cohort is September 5, 2025.Similar internship opportunities are also accessible at the IBA’s offices in The Hague, Netherlands, and washington, DC, United States. The IBA Interns’ Newsletter offers insights into the interests and legal work of past interns.
The David W. Rivkin Fellowship: Launched in 2023 to honor former IBA President David W. Rivkin,this fellowship offers a unique mentorship opportunity with Mr. Rivkin, along with financial assistance for legal studies.
* IBA Student Membership: This membership provides students with access to online resources covering critical issues impacting the international legal profession, offering a comprehensive understanding of evolving trends and practices in global legal work.
The IBA, recognized as the foremost institution for international legal practitioners, bar associations, and law societies, leverages its extensive global membership to influence international law reform and shape the future of the legal profession worldwide.
The IBA can be found on social media via the handle @IBAnews.
for media inquiries and interview requests, please contact:
Press Office
International Bar Association
Chancery House, 53-64 Chancery Lane
London, WC2A 1QS
United Kingdom
Mobile: +44 (0)7940 731 915
Direct Line: +44 (0)20 7842 0094
Main Office: +44 (0)20 7842 0090
email: IBApressoffice@int-bar.org
More facts on this declaration can be found at:
Short link: www.tinyurl.com/237st42c
Full link: www.ibanet.org/IBA-focuses-on-digital-skills-and-young-lawyers-empowerment-as-UN-World-Youth-Skills-Day-is-celebrated
