The World Bank Legal Vice Presidency offers highly-motivated law students an opportunity to be exposed to the mission and work of the World Bank and that of the Legal Vice Presidency.
The objective of the program is to provide interns with first-hand experiences of the day-to-day operations of the World Bank by closely collaborating with staff in the Legal Vice Presidency. As part of their team, working directly with outstanding and inspiring development professionals and senior management, interns will get the chance to contribute to the legal services offered by the Legal Vice Presidency as well as participate in high-profile events and conferences organized during the term of the internship.
Tasks
Interns will likely be involved in a plethora of tasks, as they arise during the term of the Internship Program, such as:
- Conducting a variety of legal assignments under the direction of the supervising lawyer(s).
- 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 lawyer(s).
- 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 lawyer(s).
Benefits
- Fully paid tuition fees.
- Allowance for monthly stipend + accommodation.
- Laptop.
- Settling-in allowance.
- Return economy class air passage.
- Subsidized medical benefits (out-patient) and accident insurance coverage and other incidental expenses.
Eligibility
- Applicants must hold citizenship of any IBRD member state
- They may be enrolled in an LLB, JD, LLM, SJD, PhD, or equivalent legal academic program
- Applications from eligible international as well as U.S.-based students are welcome as well
- They must have an excellent command of the English language
Application Process
Applicants are to submit the documents listed below:
- Résumé
- Statement of Interest
- Proof of enrollment in a law degree (LLB, JD, LLM, SJD, PhD, or equivalent) and academic transcript(s).
- Short essay providing a response to a research question posed by the Legal Vice Presidency for the prevailing application period.
To apply, click here.
Deadline: April 30, 2022.
For more information, visit the official site.
