When determining the scope and content of the trainee`s work, account shall be taken of the projects currently carried out in the department, the qualifications of the trainee and the purpose of the traineeship as expressed by the institution or the trainee accompanying him. Interns are usually called upon to undertake tasks related to ongoing projects of UNCITRAL working groups or activities to promote UNCITRAL texts and support legal reform under the supervision of a legal secretary. Important note: – The duration of an internship at the Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) is from a minimum of two (2) months to a maximum of six (6) months, depending on the specific needs of the department. – OLA internships are unpaid. Travel expenses, travel arrangements (including visas) and accommodation are the responsibility of the intern or his/her sponsoring institution. – Distance learning courses can be offered to candidates on request and with the agreement of the manager. – Interns may not apply for or be appointed to a position in the Professional category or above in the United Nations Secretariat for a period of six (6) months after the completion of their internship. All posts at the United Nations at that time are subject to established recruitment and selection procedures. – Internships are full-time positions.
For more information on the United Nations internship programme in general, see careers.un.org/lbw/home.aspx?viewtype=IP&lang=en-US. Details of the BLA mandate and the specific functions of its departments are available on our website at legal.un.org/ola/Default.aspx Org. The Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) is seeking interns for the period November 2022 to February 2023 for its six (6) departments in New York. We are looking for highly motivated PhD students or students who wish to gain professional experience in international law within an international organization to complement their studies. This internship includes a hands-on educational experience that offers the opportunity to work in a multicultural intergovernmental organization. Under the supervision of legal counsel, articling students work on projects and tasks assigned to them, including tasks related to their education and interests. Interns have the opportunity to apply and develop their theoretical knowledge. Admission to the OLA internship program is very competitive. Interns are generally expected to perform tasks related to ongoing projects under the supervision of OLA legal counsel. When determining the mission of the trainee, due account shall be taken of the nature of the projects currently underway in the office and the purpose of the internship as expressed by the trainee.
The program has a minimum duration of two months and a maximum duration of six months. The department consists of a legislative department and a technical assistance and coordination department. Each of them is responsible for the preparation of harmonized legal texts and for providing technical assistance for the adoption and implementation of UNCITRAL legal texts and for coordination among organizations active in the field of international trade law. No work experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your education, training, preparatory courses or skills should be useful to the United Nations during your internship. Experience in a multicultural international work environment, legal research and/or handling sensitive or confidential information is desirable. Interns are usually expected to perform tasks related to ongoing projects under the supervision of a lawyer from the relevant section/department of the legal department. In determining the scope and content of the trainee`s work, due account shall be taken of the nature of the projects currently being carried out in this field and the objective of the traineeship as expressed by the host institution or trainee. The programme is open three times a year for an initial period of two months (mid-January to mid-March (spring meeting); Early June to early August (summer session) and early September to late October (autumn session)). Qualifications: To find internship opportunities, go to Job Postings. Considerations relating to the United Nations In accordance with Article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the need to ensure the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity is of paramount importance in the employment of staff. Applicants will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts.
The term “sexual exploitation” means any abuse or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, difference in power or trust for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, monetary, social or political gain resulting from the sexual exploitation of others. The term “sexual abuse” refers to real or threatening physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” refers to any undesirable conduct of a sexual nature that can reasonably be expected or perceived to result in insult or humiliation, if the behaviour interferes with work, becomes a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or abusive work environment and the seriousness of the conduct justifies the offender`s termination. Applicants who have committed offences other than minor traffic offences cannot be considered for employment. The Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) offers an internship program primarily to university and graduate students in the field of law and occasionally in other fields of study, such as administration and information technology. Internship applicants must: Information on how to apply can be found on the Application Process page. To learn more about the latest changes to the application process, click here. Internship Application Form P.135 in English [Word document] in French [Word document] Internship Guidelines [PDF] TEAMWORK: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; asks for feedback by genuinely appreciating the ideas and expertise of others; is willing to learn from others; puts the team`s agenda ahead of the personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with the final decision of the group, although these decisions may not fully reflect its own views; recognizes the team`s accomplishments and jointly takes responsibility for the team`s shortcomings.
Professional experience No work experience is required to apply for the United Nations Internship Programme. Your education, training, preparatory courses or skills should be useful to the United Nations during your internship. Admission to the UNCITRAL internship programme is highly competitive. To be considered for an internship at the UNCITRAL Secretariat, interested candidates must apply for the specific job offer through the UN Careers Portal under careers.un.org. All questions related to the application process must be answered through the dedicated channels of this portal. The UNCITRAL secretariat does not manage the application process. It is mandatory that the motivation letter contains the following information: (1) title of the degree currently sought and the specific subjects followed; (2) Expected graduation date or closing date if closed in the previous year; (3) the applicant`s objectives for an internship at the Office of Legal Affairs (OLA) and how it fits into his/her education/career plan; (4) Three (3) departments of internship interest from the six departments of the Office of Legal Affairs in New York (in order of preference), #1 being the most preferred. The six divisions of the Office of Legal Affairs are: Office of the Under-Secretary-General, Office of the Legal Counsel, General Legal Department, Codification Division, Division for Ocean Affairs and Law of the Sea and Treaty Section; (5) an explanation of why the applicant is suitable for the specific division; (6) The availability of the candidate for the start of the internship between November 2022 and February 2023.
Competencies PROFESSIONALISM: Candidates should demonstrate a keen interest in the work of the United Nations and be personally committed to the ideals of the Charter of the United Nations. You must be able to work effectively in a team and in a multicultural environment, collaborating with colleagues and external colleagues. In addition, they must have good design and oral communication skills, and have computer skills in standard software applications. The United Nations is not in a position to provide financial assistance or remuneration to interns, and service as an intern has no financial implications for the Organization. Job postings posted on the career portal will be removed at 11:59 p.m. (New York time) on the deadline.
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