About Office of Legal Affairs

Office of Legal Affairsis part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This internship offers a unique opportunity for a motivated individual to gain hands-on experience in international development and international cooperation and sustainable development. Working with Office of Legal Affairs, you will contribute to meaningful projects that address global challenges and promote sustainable development. You will develop valuable professional skills while working in a multicultural, international environment alongside experienced professionals.

Key Details

• Job Title:Legal Affairs Interns
• Grade:I-1
• Location:New York, United States (Flexible: in-person, hybrid, or remote)
• Department:Office of Legal Affairs
• Contract Type:Internship
• Salary:Unpaid

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: the Office of the Under-Secretary-General (OUSG),
• Academic Qualifications: the Office of the Legal Counsel (OLC),
• Academic Qualifications: the Codification Division (COD),
• Academic Qualifications: the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (DOALOS),
• Academic Qualifications: the General Legal Division (GLD), and
• Language: English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
• Language: For this internship, fluency in spoken and written English is required.
• Language: Knowledge of French is desirable.
• Language: Knowledge of another United Nations official language, i.e.
• Language: Arabic, Chinese, Russian or Spanish, would be an advantage..

Skills

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

Benefits

• Title of the degree currently being pursued, or recently completed, and the specific subjects taken;
• Expected graduation date from the degree programme or graduation date if already graduated;
• The applicant’s objectives for undertaking an internship with the Office of Legal Affairs and how it fits within their education/ career plan;
• BANK ACCOUNTS.