Legal Affairs Interns

Job Description

Join the Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) in New York as an intern, where you’ll gain hands-on experience in international legal practices 🌍. This internship spans a minimum of two months, with potential extensions of up to six months, starting between October 1, 2025, and March 2, 2026. Your responsibilities will involve conducting legal research, reviewing documents, drafting legal papers, and supporting meetings, all in a vibrant multicultural environment. We’re looking for motivated individuals currently studying or recently graduated in law, fluent in English, and preferably with knowledge of French or another UN language 🇺🇳. Please ensure to create a Candidate Profile on our site, noting your degree, objectives, and relevant skills. Note that this is an unpaid position, and you’re responsible for your living expenses. 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.