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Vienna International Arbitral Centre (VIAC)

  • Type: INGO
  • Field: Social Security
  • Region: Europe
  • Location: Vienna, Austria
  • Internship Title: Arbitration Intern
  • Duration: 3 months
  • Number of Interns: 3-5
  • Special Requirement: must be Law student
  • Application Status: Available
  • Remote Internship: Unacceptable
Quality standards and mission statement
Representing one of Europe’s leading arbitral institutions, the Vienna International Arbitral Centre (“VIAC”) serves as a focal point for the settlement of commercial disputes in the regional and international community. It has greatly benefited from its traditional position in a neutral country between east and west. Founded in 1975 as a department of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (“AFEC”), VIAC has in recent years enjoyed a steadily increasing caseload from a diverse range of parties spanning Europe, the Americas, and Asia.

VIAC has administered over 1,600 proceedings since its inception and is thereby one of the most experienced arbitration centers in the region. The center benefits from a robust global network of leading arbitrators experienced in international arbitration under the Vienna Rules. Austria has adopted the UNICTRAL Model Law as its law of arbitration in 2006 with minor changes. As of 2018, VIAC has taken over also administration of purely domestic disputes which had previously been vested with regional arbitration courts. This move fosters VIAC’s position also within Austria as the leading arbitral institution.

Arbitration is the preferred method for the resolution of commercial disputes. It is private, time- and cost-efficient and more straightforward than state court proceedings. Furthermore, arbitral awards are enforceable worldwide due to the New York Convention 1958. The Vienna International Arbitral Centre (VIAC), established under the auspices of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber in Vienna in 1975, is a leading arbitration institution in Central and Eastern Europe. VIAC offers high-level services tailored to the specific needs of its users from around the world.
Internship Tasks
Support with general activities, such as document sorting, data collection, translation, basic website maintenance, social media, project management, communication and event help, etc. 
The specific content of the internship depends on the needs at that time.

Requirements
● Must be Law student, preferably graduate students with knowledge in the field of arbitration
● Bachelor’s degree (completed/ongoing)
● Fluency in spoken and written English
● Strong interpersonal and English communicative skills
● Proficiency in MS software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power point)
2013-10-11 | Vienna, Austria – Joint Conference
2013-03-21 | Vienna, Austria – Joint Conference on International Arbitration
2010-03-29 | Vienna, Austria – Annual leading arbitrators symposium
2009-04-02 | Vienna, Austria – Joint arbitration conference
1992-05-21 | Vienna, Austria – Resolving business disputes between US and Central European enterprises; new developments in some former CMEA-countries
Relations with Inter-Governmental Organizations
Links with: E-XE6309 – United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL).

Relations with Non-Governmental Organizations
Cooperation agreements with other arbitral institutions.

Members
Not a membership organization.