Job Opening
Job Opening ID: 273295
Job Family : Legal Affairs
Category and Level : Internship, I-1
Duty Station : NEW YORK
Department/Office : Department of Management Strategy, Policy and Compliance Office of Human Resources
Date Posted : Mar 2, 2026
Deadline : Mar 31, 2026
Work Location：New York
Expected duration：3-6 months
Details：https://careers.un.org/jobSearchDescription/273295?language=en
Duties and Responsibilities
Applications are sought for three (3) internship positions: one (1) in the Appeals Section (AS) and two in the Disciplinary Section (DS) of the Administrative Law Division (ALD) in the Office of Human Resources (OHR), Department of Management Strategy, Policy, and Compliance (DMSPC). These internship positions are located in New York and are available for Summer (May/June 2026) and Fall (September/October 2026); for a total of 6 candidates. The internship is for three (3) months with an opportunity for extension up to a maximum of six (6) months, depending on the needs of AS and DS. The internship is UNPAID. This internship is designed to be in person and full-time. Depending on the situation of the successful candidates, the internship may also be conducted remotely and/or in part-time. Interns work five days per week (35 hours) under the supervision of a staff member in the office to which they are assigned. ALD is in charge of the implementation of the United Nations (UN) standards of conduct for all categories of personnel across the UN Secretariat. ALD provides strategic and legal advice on internal justice matters and represents the Secretary-General before the United Nations Dispute Tribunal. ALD handles disciplinary matters relating to Secretariat staff members, oversees and coordinates efforts and actions to prevent and respond to unsatisfactory conduct, and works to empower and support UN Secretariat managers in the exercise of their responsibilities to address conduct and discipline matters. ALD is seeking highly motivated interns who wish to gain professional experience in the legal field within an international organization. This internship offers a practical educational experience and provides interns with the opportunity to work in a multicultural, intergovernmental organization. Interns perform tasks under the supervision of a Legal Officer The responsibilities may include, but not limited to: ？Assisting in preparing advice on appeals and disciplinary matters. ？Conducting legal research and analyzing issues arising from the application of the Staff Regulations and Rules. ？Assisting counsel to prepare written and oral submissions in proceedings before the United Nations Dispute Tribunal (UNDT). ？Assisting in drafting various legal documents and communications. ？Attending and taking notes at conferences and meetings. ？Supporting information and knowledge management practices. Additional Information: A completed online application [cover note and Candidate Profile (CP)] is required. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. The Cover Note must include: ？ The exact title and receipt date of your most recent degree and the title of any degree currently being pursued ？ The graduation date (when will you be graduating from the programme in which you are enrolled) ？ List the IT skills and programmes in which you are proficient ？ Explanation as to why you are the best candidate for AS and DS and how the internship fits within your career plans. ？ The period for which you will be available during 2026, along with your estimated and preferred start and end dates of the internship.
Qualifications/special skills
Applicants at the time of application must meet one of the following requirements: a. Be enrolled in, or have completed, a graduate school programme (second university degree or equivalent, or higher); or, b. Be enrolled in, or have completed, the final academic year of a first university degree programme (minimum Bachelor's level or equivalent). Applicants to the UN Internship Programme are not required to have professional work experience. However, a field of study that is closely related to the type of internship that you are applying for is required. Applicants must be a student in the final year of the first university degree (bachelor or equivalent), Master's or Ph.D. Programme or equivalent, or have completed a Bachelor's, Master's or PH.D. Programme. Do you meet any of the above criteria? If yes, please indicate which one and attach proof to the application. Please note that you will have to provide an official certificate at a later stage. Knowledge of standard software applications, especially MS Word, MS PowerPoint is required. Ability to draft news articles and/or social media posts in desirable.
languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Fluency in spoken and written English is required for the internship. Knowledge of French is desirable. Knowledge of an additional official UN language is an advantage. Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish are the official languages of the United Nations Secretariat.
Visa and Work Authorization Mandatory Requirements: For in-person internships in the United States of America, persons who are not United States citizens, permanent residents or on another non-immigrant visa status (such as F-1 or J-1 visa), will be required to obtain a G-4 visa for a full-time (at least 35 hours per week) internship. Candidates who are on a non-immigrant visa status as students such as F-1 or J-1 visa with an employment authorization will only be able to intern on a part-time basis.
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