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Internships
The Legal Internship application process is currently closed.
It will reopen in April 2026.
Your Gateway to Space Law
Who Should Apply?- Current & incoming law students are encouraged to apply.
- Applications from other disciplines are welcome, but should have demonstrable experience and interest in international law, policy, and space.
- We value a range of skills and experience including:
- international law & policy
- space law and policy
- comparative law
- research methodologies
- history of spaceflight
- space and planetary science
- astronomy
- anthropology
- and more…
- Students of all nationalities are welcome.
- Proficiency in English and familiarity with academic writing are essential.
- Dive into the Space Court Law Library project, researching national space law and regulation for the Big Book of Space Law.
- Engage in varied research tasks — an intellectual adventure in space law!
- Research historical space law events and individuals.
- Academic credit available for Internships and Externships (subject to your institution’s approval).
- Academic research and writing skills.
- Multilingual? That’s a big plus.
- Comfort with Google Workspace (was GSuite).
- Knowledge of one or more national space governance systems.
- Initial one-year internship (8-12 hours weekly). After successfully completing this, you will have opportunities for larger roles within the organization.
- Other opportunities (such as positions in projects with our partners) are available after that, including the opportunity to co-author and contribute to publications, and attend space law conferences.
- More hours possible for credit-seeking students.
- More details are on the application form.
- Work with our international team of highly dedicated and passionate space law professionals.
- Work with other interns from around the world as part of a growing community of likeminded people
- Take advantage of ample networking opportunities and exposure to our global community of space law researchers, academics, and practitioners
- The opportunity to work with our extensive network of partners
- Authorship of published contributions
- Personalised coaching on academic publications and skills
- We value long-term relationships, and we support our interns throughout their careers.
Media and Communication Internships
The Media and Communications internship application process is currently closed.
It will reopen Summer 2026
Amplify Our Voice in Space Law
Who Should Apply?- 18 years or older;
- Interested in space activities;
- Demonstrated ability to create engaging and creative content across digital platforms
- University degree not required – for our Media and Communications Internship, we value talent, creativity, and dedication over formal qualifications;
- Experience with social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Substack, Patreon)
- Graphic design skills (Canva, CapCut, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar tools);
- Strong command of written English (working language of the Foundation).
Beneficial Skills
The following skills will strengthen your application:- Understanding of space law, policy, or governance topics;
- Multilingual capabilities;
- Portfolio of relevant work (e.g., writing samples, campaigns, design, research or project outputs) is considered an asset;
- Previous communications, marketing, or nonprofit experience.
What You’ll Do
- Create engaging content for social media platforms (LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, Substack);
- Promote SCF events and external engagement activities;
- Contribute to the SCF Newsletter and communication strategies.
What You’ll Gain
- Experience in nonprofit communications and space law advocacy;
- Portfolio-building opportunities in content creation and digital media strategy;
- Connection to a global network of space law and policy professionals.
Position Details
- Position Type: Voluntary internship.
- Location: Remote. The working timezone of SCF is predominantly CET (Central European Time). Applicants from all timezones welcome, with flexible scheduling for asynchronous working.
- Duration: 6 months part-time (3-5 hours/week). Interns who excel in the role may be offered an extension or permanent position within the communications team.
Application Process
During the application, you will be asked to submit:- A copy of your CV.
- A brief portfolio, showcasing your communications and design work, or examples of your work, based on our previous content
Space Court Rapporteurs
Space Court Rapporteurs are advanced interns selected after their first year in the program. They lead research teams, mentor junior interns, and conduct independent scholarship. Throughout their tenure, Rapporteurs receive dedicated mentorship from established space law professionals as they develop into future leaders of the Foundation and the international community.
Space Court Advocates
Space Court Advocates are alumni of the Space Court Foundation’s internship program. Advocates speak on behalf of the SCF internship program with their universities, student groups, and other programs for young professionals. Advocates might also be called upon to assist with internal SCF events for interns or to speak at an outreach event along with the internship coordinator.
For more information, please only contact our Internship Coordinators via this email link and not via LinkedIn other social media.