Legal Intern

Work LocationNew York Expected duration3 to 6 months Spring/Summer 2025 Duties and ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities of the internship position encompass all aspects of the Directorates work. These responsibilities may include but are not limited to: • Assist in analysing and interpreting counter-terrorism instruments and laws from a gender perspective. • Research and collect information pertaining to gender and counter-terrorism matters. • Assist in the preparation of analytical gender background and briefing papers. • Assist in drafting reports, summary notes and correspondence relating to gender and counter-terrorism. • Maintain awareness of relevant gender and WPS issues, including at country level. • Assist in preparing documents needed for the organization of workshops, seminars and briefings. • Liaise with external partners, as appropriate. • Perform other related duties as required. Qualifications/special skillsApplicants must, at the time of their submission, be enrolled in a graduate school programme (i.e. Master's degree or equivalent degree, or higher), preferably in the area of law, political science, international relations, social sciences or a related field, OR have graduated with a university degree as defined above AND, if selected, must commence the internship within a one-year period from the date of graduation. LanguagesEnglish and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this internship, fluency in English (written and oral) is required. Additional InformationNot available. Intern Specific textInterns 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 FeeTHE 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.