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Rule of law

Ready to make global impact with your career? Work on the future of international rule of law in The Hague.

125

years of peace and justice in The Hague

520

international organisations

20,000

people working on a safer and more just world

64 %

employees come from abroad

Discover jobs in rule of law

Build an international career in the world's legal capital. Work alongside legal experts, policymakers, diplomats, researchers and programme managers tackling global challenges in international law, human rights, conflict resolution and governance. Whether you are looking for your next career step, your first job or an internship, discover opportunities at international organisations, NGOs, knowledge institutes and government bodies.

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The world's legal capital

For more than a century, The Hague has been at the heart of international peace and justice. Home to the International Court of Justice (ICJ), International Criminal Court (ICC), Europol, OPCW and NATO, and more than 520 international organisations, the city brings together professionals dedicated to building a safer and more just world.

Today, more than 20,000 people work across a unique ecosystem of UN agencies, courts, NGOs, embassies, knowledge instituions, diplomatic missions and companies focused on peace, justice and the rule of law at the global level.

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Justice beyond the courtroom

The rule of law goes beyond criminal justice, and requires creating fair, inclusive societies where people can access justice freely and institutions are accountable. Beyond its courts, The Hague's unique ecosystem connects experts in digital governance, human rights, legal innovation and systemic change. This includes organisations such as The Hague Institute for Innovation of Law, which supports people-centred justice, and The Netherlands Helsinki Committee, which strengthens the rule of law and democratic resilience across Europe and beyond. This work is supported by leading knowledge institutions such as The Hague University of Applied Science, Leiden University and the T.M.C. Asser Institute, with The Hague Humanity Hub bringing the ecosystem together.

The Hague Humanity Hub

Networking opportunities

Are you looking to connect with employers, entrepreneurs and fellow internationals in your field? Discover co-working hubs, event programmes and networking opportunities for people working on peace, justice and global impact.

Just Peace

Just Peace strengthens and connects The Hague's peace and justice community. Through events and initiatives throughout the year, it brings together professionals, students and organisations working on global challenges.

The Hague Humanity Hub

With hundreds of members, the Hague Humanity Hub connects professionals and organisations working for a more peaceful and just world, as well as providing office and co-working spaces. Its popular events, such as The Handshake sessions are a great way to meet people from NGOs, international organisations and impact-driven initiatives.

Talent for Good

Talent for Good, an initiative of the Hague Humanity Hub, helps professionals connect with organisations creating positive societal impact. Through a job board, an annual careers fair and networking events, workshops and employer connections, it supports careers in rule of law, peacebuilding, sustainability, humanitarian action and social impact.

Just Peace

The Hague Humanity Hub

Talent for Good

Meet your future employer

Find your next employer in one of the world's leading peace and justice ecosystems. Meet some of the key institutions and organisatons in The Hague looking for international talent with a backgrounds in law, international relations, policy, political science, communications, digital tech and cyber security, project management, research, finance and HR.