Interns – Legal Affairs

Job Description

The Administrative Law Division (ALD) is looking for enthusiastic interns in New York to gain hands-on experience in administrative law within an international organization. This three-month internship has the potential for extension and involves working under the guidance of a Legal Officer or a Conduct and Discipline Officer. Your tasks may include supporting legal research, drafting documents, assisting with appeals, and collaborating in a diverse, team-oriented environment. We’re seeking candidates who are computer literate, fluent in English (knowledge of French is a plus), and currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a legal program. If you’re interested in shaping your professional journey while contributing to meaningful projects, we want to hear from you! 🌍💼

A completed online application [cover note and Personal History Profile (PHP)] is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The Cover Note must include: • The exact title and receipt date of your most recent degree and the title of any degree currently being pursued • The graduation date (when will you be graduating from the programme in which you are enrolled) • List the IT skills and programmes in which you are proficient • Explanation as to why you are the best candidate for the Administrative Law Division and how the internship fits within your career plans • The period for which you will be available, along with your estimated and preferred start and end dates of the internship.

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.