The World Bank Legal Internship Program is offered thrice a year for a period of a maximum of three months at World Bank Headquarters.
About the World Bank
The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans and grants to the governments of low- and middle-income countries to pursue capital projects.
About the Opportunity
The World Bank Legal Internship Program is offered thrice a year for a period of a maximum of three months at World Bank Headquarters in Washington, D.C., and in certain selected country offices for currently enrolled law school students.
Application Duration
- Application period will commence on December 1 and end on December 31 (Internship period is for 10-12 weeks, typically between June and August, depending on prevailing needs).
- This is an excellent opportunity for students looking to gain full-time professional experiences at the World Bank during the summer months while enrolled in a law program.
Roles and Responsibilities of the Intern
- Conducting a variety of legal assignments under the direction of the supervising lawyers.
- Conducting research on assigned issues, using existing law files and alternative sources (e.g., computer-assisted searches using the internet, intranet, and/or other databases), analyzing information, and summarizing findings.
- Participating in task/project teams with the supervising lawyers.
- Conducting comparative legal analyses on a range of issues in a given area, identifying legal and policy issues, researching relevant precedents, and proposing appropriate solutions.
- Assisting in the preparation and organization of conferences and meetings.
- Performing ad hoc assignments as requested by the supervising lawyers.
Eligibility Criteria
- Excellent command of the English language.
- Enrolled in an LLB, JD, LLM, SJD, Ph.D., or equivalent legal academic program.
- International as well as U.S.-based students are equally encouraged.
How to Apply?
Interested applicants can submit the below-mentioned documents through the link provided at the end of the post.
- Resume.
- Statement of Interest.
- Proof of enrollment in a law degree (LLB, JD, LLM, SJD, Ph.D., or equivalent) and academic transcripts.
- Short essay responding to a research question posed by the Legal Vice Presidency for the prevailing application period.
Application Deadline
- April 30, 2023.
Location
- World Bank Headquarters in Washington, D.C., and certain selected country offices for currently enrolled law school students.
Contact Information
- For further queries contact legalinternship@worldbank.org.
- CLICK HERE to apply for the World Bank Internship.
- CLICK HERE for the Official Notification.
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