Legal Affairs Interns

Job Description

The Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (DOALOS) at the United Nations in New York is looking for enthusiastic interns to gain valuable experience in ocean affairs and maritime law 🌊⚖️. This internship lasts from two to six months, starting anytime between January and July 2026. Interns will work on various tasks, including legal research, drafting documents, and attending meetings, all while enhancing their skills in a multicultural setting. Candidates should be pursuing or recently graduated from a law program or a related field, and proficiency in English is essential, with knowledge of French or another UN language being a plus 🌍. Please create a profile on the UN Recruitment platform and submit a motivation statement to apply. Note: The internship is unpaid, and interns are responsible for their own living arrangements. 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.