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Irina Terzic

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Legal researcher at the UN International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals who researched war crimes cases and Balkan domestic proceedings.

Bosnia and Herzegovina
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At the UN International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals, I reviewed court records, filings, and archives to support legal research on war crimes cases and domestic proceedings in the Balkans.

My work has also included researching public international law at the United Nations, co-drafting a national environmental report for the World Bank, and analyzing financial data and business plans at Syndex. I’m currently pursuing a PhD in International Law at the University of Cologne.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Head of Public Relations

The Embassy of the State of Palestine

Jan 2026 - Present (10 months)

Managing strategic communications, public diplomacy initiatives, and institutional relations, including drafting and reviewing official statements, reports, policy briefings, and correspondence. Coordinating projects, official events, and stakeholder engagement, while liaising with government institutions, diplomatic missions, and international organisations.

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Legal Researcher (Intern)

UN International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals

Jan 2026 - Present (10 months)

Reviewed public and confidential filings, court records and archives of international criminal tribunals to support the Mechanism's legal research. Researched war crimes cases and domestic proceedings in the Balkans, covering international humanitarian law, case law and the management of evidentiary material.

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Client Services and Administrative Officer

Clifftown House

Jan 2019 - Jan 2020 (1 year)

Managed legal and administrative documentation, including client agreements, contracts and official records, ensuring accuracy, confidentiality and procedural compliance. Supported financial operations through invoice processing, payment administration, account reconciliation and preparation of financial reports.

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Technical Support Clerk

United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

Jan 2015 - Jan 2016 (1 year)

Analysed data for a tuberculosis treatment project and contributed to donor and senior management reports.

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Research Assistant

Jan 2014 - Dec 2014 (11 months)

Conducted in-depth legal research on public international law, UN Charter provisions, treaties, and the practice of UN organs, authoring a published study on Article 48 of the UN Charter for the Repertory of Practice of United Nations Organs. Contributed to reducing the Repertory's publication backlog by preparing analytical studies, legal summaries, and reports.

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Assistant to the Peacebuilding Officer

UNDP

Jan 2013 - Jan 2014 (1 year)

Conducted legal and policy research on public international law, human rights, peacekeeping, and the rule of law, preparing analytical reports, policy drafts, and legal documentation for transitional justice and victim-witness support projects. Coordinated high-level conferences, workshops, and stakeholder engagement with UN entities, governmental institutions, and civil society, while providing t

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Cologne logoUC

University of Cologne

PhD, International Law

2026 -

Pursuing a PhD in International Law at the University of Cologne, with ongoing research in international law.

University of Cologne logoUC

University of Cologne

PhD, International Law

2026 -

Pursuing a PhD in International Law at the University of Cologne, with ongoing research in international law.

Technological University Dublin logoTD

Technological University Dublin

Postgraduate Diploma, Finance

Completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Finance, equivalent to a Master of Finance.

University of Limerick logoUL

University of Limerick

Master of Laws (LL.M.), Human Rights in Criminal Justice

Earned a Master of Laws (LL.M.) with a focus on Human Rights in Criminal Justice.

Technological University Dublin logoTD

Technological University Dublin

Postgraduate Diploma, Finance

Completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Finance, equivalent to a Master of Finance.

University of Limerick logoUL

University of Limerick

Master of Laws (LL.M.), Human Rights in Criminal Justice

Earned a Master of Laws (LL.M.) with a focus on Human Rights in Criminal Justice.

University of Sarajevo logoUS

University of Sarajevo

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Law

Earned a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from the University of Sarajevo.

University of Sarajevo logoUS

University of Sarajevo

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Law

Earned a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from the University of Sarajevo.

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