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Vacancy: Legal Affairs Intern -United Nations (Deadline July 2024)

The Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) is recruiting interns for the period starting from July 2024 for its six divisions and offices located in New York. We are seeking highly motivated graduate or undergraduate students, and recent graduates, who wish to gain professional experience in the legal field within an international organization to enhance their educational experience. This internship will include practical educational experience and provide the opportunity to work in a multicultural intergovernmental organization.

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Job Opening ID: 237235
Job Network: Legal
Job Family: Legal Affairs
Category and Level: Internship, I-1
Duty Station: New York
Department/Office: Office of Legal Affairs
Date Posted: June 20, 2024
Deadline: July 19, 2024

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Work Location

United Nations Headquarters, New York

Expected Duration

The duration of the internship is 2 to 6 months. The desired start date can be from July 22, 2024, through January 31, 2025.

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of legal officers, interns will work on projects and tasks assigned to them, which may include assignments relevant to their educational background and interests. The interns will have an opportunity to apply and further develop their theoretical knowledge. The six divisions and offices of OLA located in New York are:

  • Office of the Under-Secretary-General (OUSG)
  • Office of the Legal Counsel (OLC)
  • Codification Division (COD)
  • Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (DOALOS)
  • General Legal Division (GLD)
  • Treaty Section (TS)

It is important that candidates familiarize themselves with the functions of these divisions as described at UN Office of Legal Affairs Mission, and that they make an informed decision as to which division or office would be best suited for their interests and qualifications.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assisting in conducting legal research on issues related to international law and other areas of specialization using multiple research resources.
  • Assisting in the review of legal documents, instruments, or other material.
  • Assisting in drafting and preparing official and legal documents.
  • Attending and taking notes at conferences and meetings.
  • Assisting in servicing conferences and meetings.
  • Working on websites and/or presentations.

Applicants are not required to have professional work experience to participate in the program. The training, education, advanced coursework, or skills should benefit the United Nations during your internship.

Qualifications/Special Skills

The degree program which applicants are enrolled in or have recently graduated from must be in the area of Law. Applicants must demonstrate their intention to study further or to work in a field relevant to the work of OLA.

Vacancy: Legal Affairs Intern -United Nations (Deadline July 2024)
Vacancy: Legal Affairs Intern -United Nations (Deadline July 2024)

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Applicants must at the time of application meet one of the following requirements:

  • Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school program (second university degree or equivalent, or higher).
  • Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree program (minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent).

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat in New York. For the internship advertised, fluency in spoken and written English is required, and knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of another United Nations official language, i.e., Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish, is an advantage.

Additional Information

To Apply: Please create and complete a Candidate Profile with a Motivation Statement in the UN online recruitment platform, Inspira, at Inspira. In your Candidate Profile, please indicate if you are proficient in the English language.

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The Motivation Statement must include the following details:

  1. Title of the degree currently being pursued, or recently completed, and the specific subjects taken.
  2. Expected graduation date from the degree program or graduation date if already graduated.
  3. The applicant’s objectives for undertaking an internship with the Office of Legal Affairs and how it fits within their education/career plan.
  4. Three (3) divisions or offices of interest for internship from among the six units of the Office of Legal Affairs located in New York (in order of preference) with #1 being the most preferred:
    • Office of the Under-Secretary-General (OUSG)
    • Office of the Legal Counsel (OLC)
    • Codification Division (COD)
    • Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (DOALOS)
    • General Legal Division (GLD)
    • Treaty Section (TS)
  5. An explanation of why the applicant is suitable for the specific division or office.
  6. The applicant’s availability, at the time of application, to commence the internship between July 2024 and January 2025, and the projected end of availability.
Vacancy: Legal Affairs Intern -United Nations (Deadline July 2024)
Vacancy: Legal Affairs Intern -United Nations (Deadline July 2024)

Intern Specific Text

Interns are not financially remunerated by the United Nations. Costs and arrangements for travel, visas, accommodation, and living expenses are the responsibility of interns or their sponsoring institutions. Interns who are not citizens or permanent residents of the country where the internship is undertaken may be required to obtain the appropriate visa and work/employment authorization. Successful candidates should discuss their specific visa requirements before accepting the internship offer.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW, MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

Note: This is an excellent opportunity for those interested in international law and legal affairs to gain valuable experience at a leading global organization. Apply now to develop your skills and contribute to the critical work of the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs.

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